jeffesonm
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Single owner machine, 800 +/- hours, supposed to be in great shape. Anything specific to watch out for?
Looking at a used 3320 tomorrow... any advice?
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RoyJackson
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Not really...
I see you have a 4500. Are you going to sell that (or have you sold that)? The 3320 isn't going to have the power (or weight) your 4500 has...that might be a downfall.
I see you have a 4500. Are you going to sell that (or have you sold that)? The 3320 isn't going to have the power (or weight) your 4500 has...that might be a downfall.
In case anyone is shopping for a Deere 3320 in the New England area, this is probably not the one you want: 2006 John Deere 3320 Loader
I drove 3.5 hours (each way) hoping to buy it, but it seems pretty clear to me the loader frame is bent. Scott, the owner, claims one of the loader springs is more worn than the other from always picking up trees with the heavy end to one side (it has a 4-in-1 bucket). When you set the bucket down on the ground you can see the loader frame rack. Pretty disappointed he wasn't more upfront, especially given the distance I traveled.
I drove 3.5 hours (each way) hoping to buy it, but it seems pretty clear to me the loader frame is bent. Scott, the owner, claims one of the loader springs is more worn than the other from always picking up trees with the heavy end to one side (it has a 4-in-1 bucket). When you set the bucket down on the ground you can see the loader frame rack. Pretty disappointed he wasn't more upfront, especially given the distance I traveled.
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Call me dumb but where are the springs at on a loader?
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Ok I see them now. My 430 loader is sans springs.
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I see the springs in the 300CX diagram, too. Never seen that setup before. I wonder if
the 300X FEl is the same?
IMO, a slightly tweaked FEL is not the end of the world. If twisted enough that a fix is
required, then some cuts and welds are called for. And a reduction in sales prices, of course.
$14.5K is high.
the 300X FEl is the same?
IMO, a slightly tweaked FEL is not the end of the world. If twisted enough that a fix is
required, then some cuts and welds are called for. And a reduction in sales prices, of course.
$14.5K is high.
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Interesting. Stinks for you that your not familiar with the loader. There was nothing at all wrong with that machine. I own that model loader.
Those springs are not for the loader operation at all. Those springs are only used when disconnecting the loader. The springs assist in kicking out the loader stand for the quick disconnect feature. The loader was not level because the bolts need adjustment on the taps that lift up when loacking the loader in place. The dealer never adjusts them properly. Many peoples loaders are crooked and not level because of this. Some people don't care but it bothered me so I spent all of about 10 minutes with the proper wrench and kept adjusting it till it was perfect.
The bolts labeled 12b in the diagraham you posted are the 2 bolts that will adjust how level the loader arms will be and bucket once you raise it off the ground. They are also the releasing points for unlocking the loader from the tractor. So if you go too tight you want be able to swing those bolts up.
Those springs are not for the loader operation at all. Those springs are only used when disconnecting the loader. The springs assist in kicking out the loader stand for the quick disconnect feature. The loader was not level because the bolts need adjustment on the taps that lift up when loacking the loader in place. The dealer never adjusts them properly. Many peoples loaders are crooked and not level because of this. Some people don't care but it bothered me so I spent all of about 10 minutes with the proper wrench and kept adjusting it till it was perfect.
The bolts labeled 12b in the diagraham you posted are the 2 bolts that will adjust how level the loader arms will be and bucket once you raise it off the ground. They are also the releasing points for unlocking the loader from the tractor. So if you go too tight you want be able to swing those bolts up.
