Buying Advice JD 3320 - Overkill?

[Cidertom]

My $0.02 in a late opinion.
I maintained over two miles with a JD4300. the trick was: Don't let it get trashed.

For my money, get a box blade/rear blade/rake, but whatever you get buy a set of rear wheels. The longer the distance from the rear axle to the wheels, the smoother the result will be. I made a flex link from the blade/ rake like that on the mower. This made all the world in getting it smooth.

 

[charleyfarmall]

You may have bought already but I'll add my opinion for the next guy

I think you are right to look at the 3x20 series, it's the right size for what you want. However, I would bump you up one in the series and get the 3520 instead of the 3320. It's going to give you a little more in power to go UP the driveway with a load whether it be a trailer, pulling a car out of the mud, firewood, or a snowblower.

I love my cabs. That said, if you are getting on and off frequently they are a pain. Cabs are great if you will be in the seat for extended periods of time, and for snowblowing in the winter. In the forest, they do get scratched up, but then, the branches won't hit you. The ROPS will catch a lot of branches too though.

If you feel that the tractor is too narrow on slopes, you can use the Prowler skid steer 8 lug wheel spacers (available on eBay) to space out the rear wheels 4" per side. It's not that the tractor has a hight CG so much as you sit up very high on it.

My 2cts

 

[foggy1111]

I'm probably late to the OP questions...but: From the looks of your land, its pretty flat area, so I don't see "tippyness" as an issue for most of your work. When working driveways you always have to watch out near the shoulders with any tractor.

I think the 3320 is a pretty stable tractor but I would load the rear tires for extra traction and for loader work and better stability. If after owning you wanted more stability (width) you could always add some 3" spacers to the rear wheels - which may also prove to be of value with chains. Remember tho that more tire width requires more bucket width and more snow blade / blower width. Like Roy sez: tanstaafl

I too would consider a front mounted blade and possibly a rear snow blower for the big snow (if you get that kind of snow). I can see having a cab for winter snow work depending on where you live and how often you get snow....but I dont do snow on my land. (I like an open station tractor for my needs around timber). If you want to take care of snow before going off to work or just like being cozy in the cold / warm.....I would consider a cab.

With your driveway I don't think the 3320 is overkill. Buy enough tractor, you will have it a long time.