JD 3032E questions

[Robbie McGinnis]

No still lookin' I sat on and ran a JD 3203 today. I kinda liked it. The price was $17,795 with loader and tax. Still working on Mama to see if she will agree to me spending that much. Hopefully I sweet talk her more and more each day. Any suggestions? AS they say "Happy wife, happy life".

 

[TomWhite]

No still lookin' I sat on and ran a JD 3203 today. I kinda liked it. The price was $17,795 with loader and tax. Still working on Mama to see if she will agree to me spending that much. Hopefully I sweet talk her more and more each day. Any suggestions? AS they say "Happy wife, happy life".

That is about the price (17k+) that I am hearing on the 3203. I guess one way to look at it would be that the difference of 2.2k in price between the E series and the 3203 could certainly buy a number of attachments....and maybe something for the wife to keep her happy!

 

[Robbie McGinnis]

That is about the price (17k+) that I am hearing on the 3203. I guess one way to look at it would be that the difference of 2.2k in price between the E series and the 3203 could certainly buy a number of attachments....and maybe something for the wife to keep her happy!

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ROGER THAT!! Will have to see, time will tell. But I like the 3203, giving up some HP but adding weight.

 

[ChuckinNH]

Recent JD model numbers are a bit hard to keep up with, but isn't the 3203 the one that is being discontinued?

 

[JiminGa]

one other thing is the 3032e has position control where the 3203 is the quarter incher...that's one of the major burr's in my bunyan with my 2305. first tractor I've ever had without at least position control, and I was accustomed to draft control plowing as a kid and teenager...

 

[Crappiekrazy]

I have one, Bought it this past year. No problems Moves a ton of dirt, I did landscaping, Digging my ditches out, it won't pick up a 1000 lb bail on front, Does a great job. I got a 12 in post hole digger on back. This is a very nice tractor. Its not heavy duty but its powered enough for a small farm My farm is 20 acres and it has saved my back, Which I don't have anymore, Thats why I bought it. If it were not for the snow I could put some pics of what this thing has done for me. The deal your getting is actually better then the one I got. And I thought I got a sale. It will be a good tractor for you. I graded my gravel road which is a mile long, smooths it nice, Remove snow like crazy and fun, mows, and I did something they don't recommend and put teeth on my bucket mainly for clean up after the horses. Hit the brake on the left and all wheels turn to get going digging. Under seat will increase the hydrolic lift power. This is a nice little tractor. and if you live in the north. DO get the block heater installed, they have a cruise control nice for mowing lots of acres. I put mine thur the mud, I figured if its got problems I would really like to fiind out before my warranty runs out.

 

[JANDG]

I really like how the position control performs on the 3032e.

 

[RoyJackson]

3005=990?? Correct??

The 3005 is the 790. The 4005 is the 990.
They moved the exhaust stack to under the hood rather then vertical. The alternator is 40 amps now (was 20) which is nice if you intend to run extra lighting. In fact, if my 790's alternator ever goes south, I might upgrade to the 40 amp unit but I'm sure it's $$$$.
As far as the heavier front axle...no idea. I looked at a 3005 when I was picking up some stuff at the dealer, but didn't take notice of the axle. A cursory glance indicated it was the same axle.

Anyway, for you guys looking at some of the newer small Deeres...make sure the tractor PTO can run with the operator off seat (if you intend to use a chipper, log splitter or PTO generator). I've not gone through all the specs/manuals, but I know at least one of those tractors (3032, I think) does not have that provision.

 

[JANDG]

Sure the 3032e have that provision. I wouldn't have a tractor that I couldn't get off the seat while running..*s*
Joe

 

[RoyJackson]

Sure the 3032e have that provision. I wouldn't have a tractor that I couldn't get off the seat while running..*s*
Joe

Actually, check the 3032 manual...it doesn't have offseat PTO operation...neither does the 3038. So, if you have a 3032, you cannot (per the manual) operate the tractor as a stationary power supply.
So, if JANDG bought a 3032e, he did buy "a tractor that I couldn't get off the seat while running..*s* " (whatever *s* is supposed to be)
There are ways to get around it, of course. Put a weight on the seat.
I can't figure out why Deere did this though. It doesn't seem like the seat switch for off seat operation is a high dollar item.

From the 3032e manual:
Using Rear PTO
NOTE: The Rear PTO is only operational with the operator on the seat.

Engaging Rear PTO
1. Sit on operator’s seat.

2. Stop machine motion, remove foot from forward and reverse travel pedals.

NOTE: The starter will not crank if the PTO knob is pulled to the engaged/on position. If the operator leaves the seat with the engine running and the PTO engaged, the safety interlock system will stop the engine.

3. Reduce throttle setting to 1500 rpm.

4. Pull the PTO knob to the engaged/on position to engage the rear PTO.

5. Adjust the hand throttle lever forward to the desired speed for implement used.

NOTE: The PTO icon on the tachometer indicates the correct engine rpm for a standard 540 PTO .