John Deere 4300/3320/R series????

[bubbadog]

I owned a John Deere 4300 that I bought new in 1999 and sold it 14 years later in 2013. I purchased some property recently and need a comparable tractor. It looks like the 3320 may have replaced the 4300 followed by the R series tractors. I have not followed new JD models recently and would be happy to have a 4300 or "equivalent" newer tractor. How do these other models compare to the 4300 in terms of reputation, build quality, reliability, etc.? I am looking for a used tractor and if these newer models are just as good as the 4300, it would give me more options when looking. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Eric102]

Can't speak for the newest models but my 2008 3320 has had zero issues for 9 years/600 hours. Well I'll take that back, it did have a warranty repair on the adjustable steering wheel in its first year but otherwise only required fluid/filter changes and one battery replacement.