JD 2032R Cold Feet

Gc30tb · Mar 5, 2014

First post though I have been reading a lot for a couple years now. Looking for input from those of you with seat time. My home resides on 30 acres and the property is 90% wooded and is rolling throughout. Two years of mowing up by the house with a 38" decked jd just isn't going to cut it another year. Plus, I have to stop imagining all the great things I can do out there and actually get out there and get busy. So, I have a Jd 2032r on order without a firm commitment; dealer did not ask for any commitment, just placed the order. It has been on order for over a month and the dealer called yesterday, the day it was supposed to arrive, and advised of the new date of 3/18. This wait time has certainly allowed me to question if the tractor will be enough. I don't care for the jd 3e models due to no quick detach fel. Am I making a mistake to stay with the 2032r or is a kubota l3800 a better choice? I plan to brush cut, till and do some light fel work. Not need for mid pto for me. The l3800 is more hp and a heavier unit which is good. The one thing I do not like about kubota is the treadle and brake on same side and it's not green. Ok. I said too much already. Stick with the 2032r or go with l3800? Thanks.

JMER817 · Mar 6, 2014

Deere and Kubota make great tractors. Have you drove both? Decide which one feels better for you. I prefer the separate peddle and the ergonomics of my deere over the other brands tested. Not bashing other brands but the deere just felt good for me. Have you considered the 3320? How much is the deere that you are looking at?

kcflhrc · Mar 6, 2014

I don't even consider those 2 tractors in the same league. The L3800 is way more tractor. Hard to believe the dealer ordered this tractor without a commitment, his mistake I guess.

murphy1244 · Mar 6, 2014

What does he have on his lot?

Gc30tb · Mar 6, 2014

Thanks for the input guys. Little risk for the dealer as he would like to have inventory but can only get one in with a customer order behind it. With incentives on the l3800 it's a dead heat on pricing with 2032r (both hst and r4 with fel) and that's the reason for my wavering. More tractor for the same price.

I did run to the kubota dealer today and also obtained a quote for the jd 3033r. Wow on the 3033r; a good $9 grand more than the 2032r and therefor out of consideration.

Btw, I did test drive a 2720 and a l3200 last year so I have a feel for each unit. Today I was wondering if the l3800 would grab me and it didn't. I just really like the break on the left with the Jd's and I think it will really come in handy on my hilly property.

So, time to stop second guessing and wait for my 2032r to arrive. Thanks again.

davrow · Mar 6, 2014

Yeah, up until delivery its "what if" or "maybe I should".

Once you have it you'll be happy with it and not look back.

Except to say "why didn't I do this years ago"?

kcflhrc · Mar 7, 2014

I think you will be happy you waited. Plus you get a free JD owners cap. That right there is worth the wait. Who the **** wants an orange cap?

coldfingers · Mar 7, 2014

I don't know, those orange caps are pretty nice!

murphy1244 · Mar 7, 2014

coldfingers said:
I don't know, those orange caps are pretty nice!

Well you don't want a green one, looks like someone puked on your head. and it won't go with a Orange machine.

coobie · Mar 7, 2014

Gc30tb said:
First post though I have been reading a lot for a couple years now. Looking for input from those of you with seat time. My home resides on 30 acres and the property is 90% wooded and is rolling throughout. Two years of mowing up by the house with a 38" decked jd just isn't going to cut it another year. Plus, I have to stop imagining all the great things I can do out there and actually get out there and get busy. So, I have a Jd 2032r on order without a firm commitment; dealer did not ask for any commitment, just placed the order. It has been on order for over a month and the dealer called yesterday, the day it was supposed to arrive, and advised of the new date of 3/18. This wait time has certainly allowed me to question if the tractor will be enough. I don't care for the jd 3e models due to no quick detach fel. Am I making a mistake to stay with the 2032r or is a kubota l3800 a better choice? I plan to brush cut, till and do some light fel work. Not need for mid pto for me. The l3800 is more hp and a heavier unit which is good. The one thing I do not like about kubota is the treadle and brake on same side and it's not green. Ok. I said too much already. Stick with the 2032r or go with l3800? Thanks.

I guess I will hang my ***** out here in the breeze.I own 2006 Kubota RTV 900 UTV,2011 John deere X740 diesel garden tractor,and 2012 Dk40 HST Kioti tractor.You can tell from what I own and operate that I am not one sided of what I choose in equipment.IMHO,I would look at Kioti tractors.I would also call Michigan Iron & equipment in morrice MI.Ask for Bob piro (owner),he can help with the correct tractor to purchase