John deere 3000 series

[Trenton Wollman]

:thumbsup:Hi guys im new on here so just wanna say hi...
Im looking to buy a john deere 3000 series tractors for my acrage and wandering what one to get?? Whitch one of the 3 to get any advice would be very helpfull :thumbsup:

 

[charleyfarmall]

You need to tell us more about what your needs are. How much property are you managing? What do you plan to do with the tractor? Are using a different tractor already? What attracted you to the 3000 series? Do you need a front loader, a mower, auger etc?

They are very capable tractors and even the base 3320 can do a lot.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I always think "most horse power for the class size of tractor". So I would be pushing you towards the 3720. But you really only need that much power if you are using pto driven implements. So if you are not going to be doing much mowing, then the 3520 would be fine and actually I'm sure that the 3320 would work for you. All good machines, really need to have more specifics to give you more accurate suggestions. :confused3:

 

[Trenton Wollman]

Yes I got 12 acres farm. Be doing a lot of mowing so a mid mount mower is a must. Wanna get a 300 x or cx loader with it for snow removal and for my drive way in the spring and summer.. Then I'll also be getting a brush hug for my trees and a tiller for garden and for landscaping on the place... I'm wandering if the 3720 would be to big for all this so any info would be great.. Also wandering if the air ride seat comes standard on the 3000 tractors??? Thanks guys

 

[Trenton Wollman]

All I got for tractor right now is a farmall m thats the way it is lol ;-) it runs good but that about all

 

[Trenton Wollman]

I would also like to know of a really good dealer that has a nice selection of 3000 tractors If there is such a thing.. Thanks guys

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Yes I got 12 acres farm. Be doing a lot of mowing so a mid mount mower is a must. Wanna get a 300 x or cx loader with it for snow removal and for my drive way in the spring and summer.. Then I'll also be getting a brush hug for my trees and a tiller for garden and for landscaping on the place... I'm wandering if the 3720 would be to big for all this so any info would be great.. Also wandering if the air ride seat comes standard on the 3000 tractors??? Thanks guys

The 3320, 3520 & 3720 are all physically the same size. The air ride seat is an option for these models. You need to find a dealer that has one of these models, take a good look, decide on how much power you need, (more is better) and go from there. I have never heard of someone saying that they just had to much power, and that they should have bought the smaller hp model.

But that may just be me.

Again, good luck.

 

[Martian]

All the 3x20 (3000) series John Deere tractors have the same frame size, the only difference is power, hydraulics, etc. So if a 3320 would work a 3720 would be a 3320 with more power but no difference in physical size, if that makes sense, they have the same footprint. You won't see a larger frame until you go to the 4000 series tractor.

With that said I think you would be happiest with either a 3520 or 3720. If you need a lot of PTO work the 3720 is the way to go, but if you don't the 3520 will work. Once you get to the 3720 you will not notice anymore pure power as you will run out of traction before you do power. If you will be doing more than just a MMM (mid mount mower) as any 3000 will run one a 3720 may not be a bad idea, and I've never heard anyone complaining they have "too much" power.

As for the loader, go with the CX. For a couple hundred dollars you get a larger lift and a quick attach/detach loader.

I would recommend a box blade as well for a nice ballast and is great for moving dirt. A ballast box is great as well, ballast is necessary to safely operate your tractor.

Another thing to think about is a cab. They may add a lot to the base cost of a tractor but the comfort is nice over a lifetime. Nothing beats being extremely cold or hot outside and being nice and warm inside.

 

[Martian]

Oh yes, and as MtnViewRanch has mentioned is that all have optional air ride seat and the best dealer to look for them is around you. Doesn't help you much for me to tell you a dealer 600 miles away. Use Deere's "dealer locater" and find some nearby dealers, call them go walk the lot and see what they have to offer. And when buying be sure to compare prices and not jump the gun on what you think is a great deal because someone else may want to beat it.:thumbsup:

 

[Ordite]

I have owned a 3320 with 300cx loader for about 4 years. I chose the 3320 because it was lower in initial cost and I wanted to stay away from a turbo charged engine, although, I don't think the turbo charged engine is an issue if you want the additional horsepower. I would definitely recommend the 300cx loader over the 300 or 300x which have less capacity. Fuel economy is excellent in my opinion as well cold weather starting.

 

[Trenton Wollman]

Thanks guys I'll be looking at a few 3520 and 3720 in the next couple of weeks here and let you know what I come up with.. Just can't wait get one home and start moving snow

 

[Trenton Wollman]

So you have never had an problem with it being under powered?? I like the 3320 it's just that if I buy used they are all about the same price. And if anyone knows of a nice used one that's for sale with a 300 cx loader and belly mower please let me know..

 

[Trenton Wollman]

As I have been looking at used tractors I have been noticing that whenever there is a tractor with loader and mid mount mower the price is at least 3000 higher then with just loader or just mower.. Y is that??

 

[Martian]

The 3320 is not underpowered by any means. It has plenty of power. Under the most strenuous of situations though, very rare, the 3320 will run out of power slightly before the 3520 and 3720, which will run out at about the same time because after over the HP of the 3520 you don't see any more power in times under load as you will run out of traction before the more HP of the 3720 will take place. The 3320 is plenty of power though and you will not be displeased by any means:thumbsup:

 

[Trenton Wollman]

What tires do you guys think would be best for me with doing mowing in summer and snow moving in winter?? Do the industrial tires tear up the grass to bad on that size rig??

 

[Trenton Wollman]

Thanks so much for your input guys. In that case I'll be looking at 3320 also

 

[shortthrow50]

i just ordered this morning a new 3520 cab tractor for mowing 8 acres with a 72 inch mid mount mower. i will eventually get a loader. i intially was set on the 3320 but did a bunch of research past couple of months and read a few reviews stating that the 3320 struggled a little bit with that size mower in heavy grass with the air conditioner running. I read that the 3520 with turbo had no problem. So i said, what the **** is another 1000 bucks to step up and not worry about it and be able to run more attachments more efficiently so stepped up to 3520. I could not justify stepping up to 3720 becuase i feel 3520 is enough

 

[Martian]

The R4 industrial seem to be the best for traction and on a lawn. Don't do much damage to the lawn but still give good traction. R1 ags tear up the lawn but don't ate best for traction, R3 turf don't tear up the lawn but don't give as good of traction. The R4s are a happy medium.

 

[RoyJackson]

The R4 industrial seem to be the best for traction and on a lawn. Don't do much damage to the lawn but still give good traction. R1 ags tear up the lawn but don't ate best for traction, R3 turf don't tear up the lawn but don't give as good of traction. The R4s are a happy medium.

There seems to be a lot of controversy about the traction of R-4 versus R-3 turfs. A number of TBNers claim to have better traction (in the snow) with turfs.
I've had both and would lean toward the R-4s (I like them because they're wider), but they do clog up pretty quickly in the snow. I have turfs now since that's what came with the tractor.I use tire chains on the rear tires during the winter.

So, I suggest the OP, Trenton Wollman, do more research on tire types, chains and all that. There are a lot of threads on this subject, so use the search function. Also, I think there is a tire comparison thread in the snow removal forum currently (as of 2012-01-14)

As far as which 3x20 tractor to buy...in my circumstances, I'd go with the 3320 with the reverser transmission. They're all good...really depends on how much money Trenton wants to spend.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

All the 3x20 (3000) series John Deere tractors have the same frame size, the only difference is power, hydraulics, etc. So if a 3320 would work a 3720 would be a 3320 with more power but no difference in physical size, if that makes sense, they have the same footprint..

Actually the hydraulics are the same. All 3 have 5.3 gpm for steering and 8.6 gpm for implements, weigh in at 2,900lbs each. Power is the only difference. If you are at much of any elevation, (above 4k feet) I would forget about the 3320, and only be considering the 3520 or 3720.

Just my :2cents: