Drivers test tomorrow

hlpdobro · Oct 6, 2006

After a year of procrastinating I'm going to push some dirt around tomorrow. I'll hop on a 3040 and a 3840, both w/new style FEL.

I'll be dragging a 72" bush hog up and down hills in real life. Will I need or enjoy the extra hp of the 3840?

I'll be an early adopter here in western MD.

HowardP

2deeskip · Oct 6, 2006

Where is the Montana dealer in your area?

hlpdobro · Oct 6, 2006

Outside of Hagerstown MD. He also is showing some tractors south of Waynesboro PA, just over the MD line. He's had the dealership since 2004.

hp

2deeskip · Oct 6, 2006

Thanks, I travel through there all the time from the Somerset PA area. Could you be a little more specific on the "outside" Hagerstown & provide the name of the dealer.

hlpdobro · Oct 6, 2006

Absolutely:

Big Sky Equipment
Clear Spring MD
301-582-6749
Don Long, Owner

2deeskip · Oct 7, 2006

Thanks for the info. I'll stop by there on a trip real soon. I'm hoping he has one of the new T serries on the lot.

Maka · Oct 7, 2006

If you have a 72" with a slip clutch you will appreciate the 3840 much more on the hills and in heavy brush. That 8 extra hp is a whole lot more.

Have fun.

Maka

hlpdobro · Oct 8, 2006

Thanks Maka,

I'm waffling between models.

Just a quick report:

I pushed dirt around for an hour or so yesterday. I was darn comfortable in the seat with the exception of reaching for the 2wd/4wd lever. I was too lazy to adjust the seat position. All the controls were very intuitive.

The tractor had lots of torque, compared to my old MF-165(gas) . The thing handled like a sports car compared to the old tractor as well.

The dealer is including chain hooks for the bucket and a mounting step for the platform. I've opted to get the Montana 72" bush hog and blade. I've decided against a 3 pt quick hitch.

I'll be able to (Montana) finance all or part of the package and pay it off early without penalty if i should choose.

So, there you have it. Gave a deposit for the 3040. I suspect he'll allow me to move up if I should change my mind tomorrow. <g>

hp