Decisions (4530 vs. 3215)

[POC]

Thanks for the input. I was thinking the same about the weight re: dirt work. I got it priced with the 36" bucket as I could get a smaller bucket later to do other work. The guy at the dealership said I'd be kicking myself later if I got the 24" vs. the 36" when digging the basement. Guess I should just add it on now.
DEALERS: Do you guys see any indication of deals coming down the pike? He told me about the 0/0/4.49%, which sounds good, but I can't get it done before the end of the month...

Thanks guys,
Patrick

 

[jwcinpk]

If you're not going to be doing any ag work like haying the 3215 will do all you want. Yeah it'll take a little longer than the 4530, but it'll save you some bucks. As for the backhoes the 511 on the 4530 will work circles around the 3710 on the 3215. The 3215 will be more nimble but the 4530 will do more work.
Compare the two backhoes digging force and depth.

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

Patrick,
The deal on the 3215 is almost unbelievable. I would get the 3215 HST, w/R4 tires, load all 4 tires, and add a tooth bar to your loader bucket. Your initial jobs will take a bit longer, but when you are finished with the big jobs, you really enjoy the 3215 arround the yard. Not to big not to small.

 

[POC]

Patrick,
The deal on the 3215 is almost unbelievable. I would get the 3215 HST, w/R4 tires, load all 4 tires, and add a tooth bar to your loader bucket. Your initial jobs will take a bit longer, but when you are finished with the big jobs, you really enjoy the 3215 arround the yard. Not to big not to small.

Taking your advice, I think that is what I'll do. If I can get approved for the financing.
You guys don't have any ideas about what may happen in May, do you?
Right now I'm only working part-time while going to school, so my pay checks aren't looking too good. But I have a job lined up in May that will be paying really good.
Anyways...thanks for all the advice.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Taking your advice, I think that is what I'll do. If I can get approved for the financing.
You guys don't have any ideas about what may happen in May, do you?
Right now I'm only working part-time while going to school, so my pay checks aren't looking too good. But I have a job lined up in May that will be paying really good.
Anyways...thanks for all the advice.

You can try now, and if they don't give it a go, then try in May.

 

[rcrcomputing]

I've just GOT to say this. Twice as many bucket loads, twice as many hours and wear and tear with the 32..

1/2 as much lift on the bucket. The 45 handles many qucikattach implements with ease..

I don't care so much about a bigger BH. Mine is plenty tough and I have no need for longer than my 7 1/2' Backhoe. Though you may want to get a 12" bucket to go along with it for trenches..
Maybe it's just a personality thing.


You might check the width, length and turning radius to see how different it is. I also have to add. My 5' width is nice at times rather than a 6'.

Also consider hauling. On a 7000lb trailer, you could probably get the 32 and the BH on it. For the 45, you'll need a bigger trailer, bigger truck etc..
Of course, I rigged up to haul mine a few years ago, loaded it on the trailer once to see how it looked, and have never hauled it anywhere.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Something else that I was wondering about compaction. Will 2 trips with the 3215 compact as much as one trip with the 4530? So if you make 50 trips with the 4530 or 100 trips with the 3215, which dirt would be most compacted? Does it even matter?

 

[POC]

I'm not sure about the compaction issue. (This is somewhat humorous, as I work in a hospital; we deal with "compaction" of a difference nature....)

rcr: You aren't making this easy! haha I don't know that I'll ever haul mine anywhere, but the option would be nice to have.
Not that I have anyting to haul either one of them with....

I do like that the 45 is a bigger heavier made tractor. Even the 4110 which is nearly the same HP is much lighter. And every other 45hp tractor I've looked at has been lots lighter too.

 

[jwcinpk]

I'm not sure about the compaction issue. (This is somewhat humorous, as I work in a hospital; we deal with "compaction" of a difference nature....)

rcr: You aren't making this easy! haha I don't know that I'll ever haul mine anywhere, but the option would be nice to have.
Not that I have anyting to haul either one of them with....

I do like that the 45 is a bigger heavier made tractor. Even the 4110 which is nearly the same HP is much lighter. And every other 45hp tractor I've looked at has been lots lighter too.

The 4110 with the Bradco 509 hoe is a hoss. Very tough little tractor. Also saw them with the bigger 511 hoe on them.
Maybe a compromise!
At the price you've been quoted for the 3215 you better grab it or I will!

 

[POC]

I'll stop by today and see what a 4110 with a BH and FEL would be. Maybe try for the financing too.

Thanks again for everyones input. I really appreciate you taking the time to reply to me.
Patrick