My complaints on my B3200

[JOHNTHOMAS]

is your name really johnbarlow ? j/k.

At buying time I wish it was and then they may sell me tractors cheaper than they sell them to everyone else. They don't according to other Kubota buyers that post here. The prices they quote as paying is the same as I pay. I used to wonder why people from almost all states have bought from them but then it became apparent that they offer good prices. Just call me John Barlow if you want or maybe even John Kubota.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

No but they treat him like family. He is a significant customer. John I am having a lot of fun with this I guess I should stop because its at your expense.

Don't worry, I'm a big boy (220) and I can handle it.

 

[red4now]

The vibration issue already being discussed here on the boards.

AND


The tractor is just to **** light for the power it has.

I wish I did better research before hand and maybe got an L series instead.

One of the reason's I went with the B3200 / B3030 size was the weight factor - small / light enough to cut grass all day but still big enough to do FEL work when you add enough weight on the back to counter balance. Looked at other models in the Kubota line and other brands and they were just too heavy - over 1000 lbs sometimes - even within the same HP range. Extra weight also likely means extra fuel use as well.

I remember JohnThomas making a comment about how when he had the larger tractor, he would be less inclined to get it out. I totally agree with that since I have access to other units around here and I never "reach" for them unless it is very specific. I will bring out the B3xxx for lets say moving a couch or something (sorry JT couldn't resist ;-) but I wouldn't go for the other ones - just too big and heavy and would seem like way over kill.

What are your main uses for the B3200 that you are finding it to be too light for?

 

[bullet3z]

I would also like to know what you find it to light for? I am about to pull the trigger on the B3200 and I want to make sure it will do what I want it to do. I did like the fact that it is a little smaller than others in the same HP range. But I want to make sure this will not hurt me latter down the road. I am not one to trade in latter.

 

[captin_insano]

I bought my 7800 before they changed it to the 3200. Basically the same tractor. I debated between it and an l3400. I can tell you my tractors shortcomings but my problems might not be the norm. What kind of use to have in mind for it and we'll go from there.

 

[art]

It's already been stated that you can add weight to make the tractor heavier if needed.

That is the plus of these tractors leaving the horsepower to run PTO implements and not be to heavy for lawn work.

 

[General Lee]

I would also like to know what you find it to light for? I am about to pull the trigger on the B3200 and I want to make sure it will do what I want it to do. I did like the fact that it is a little smaller than others in the same HP range. But I want to make sure this will not hurt me latter down the road. I am not one to trade in latter.

The main uses I have used this tractor for so far, is fire wood collection (hauling logs, etc) and plowing snow (lots of it). With the terrain I am working on I am having traction issues. The land has been just wet enough to turn the tires into slicks. Also when picking up logs with the forks, I have had the back end come up. Logs sure can be deceiving. You think they don't look to heavy until your tractor pics them up.

Now, I have since added a carryall box so this will be loaded with wood coming out of woods and should help with rear traction and FEL work. Next year I plan on having a set of chains for the snow. I like this tractor, and have no desire to trade it for another. I think its just a matter of still learning its weaknesses and strengths and doing little things to overcome them.

 

[devildog1]

Just from my point of view My B3200 seems to have the best weight and power ratio of any tractor that I've owned. Yesterday up in up-state N.Y. we received 16" of wet heavy snow and the B3200 just handled it effortless. It the summer I'm mowing with a Woods 72" Finishing mower on my 2 acres of lawn and there's not to much weight to score up lawn. The B76 Backhoe is a real power house and can dig anything that I need to dig.
My point is, I've had smaller tractors,(BX23) that did just as good of a job, just took a little longer to complete task.I also had larger tractors, Ford, and Oliver's that were much heavier and there were many times I just would and could not drive across the lawn without tearing it up, so tractor sat in barn. You just have to find the right size and weight tractor to meet all the tasks you have to do.
Devildog

 

[funwithahoe]

When you need to go out to dinner you don't fly an airplane. Even if it's the nicest airplane on the planet, it's going to have a tough time pulling through the drivethru at Wendy's. Same with tractors. It can't be huge and powerful and mow your grass. It can't be small and light and pick up a 4000 load. You've got to pick what you are going to do with it 90% of the time and buy the tractor for that application. Rent or borrow for the other 10% or if you have scratch buy multiple. Tractors are so expensive people want them to do everything but if you look at it like smaller tools you don't expect a hammer to do a screwwdriver's job (well sometimes I do.

Just like a spouse. The party person might be a ton of fun but do you want to be married to that person? Super fun Friday night but kinda scary every other time.

My 2 cents anyways.

 

[donn12]

The problem is your R4s...these things are horrible for traction. Get some loaded ags and you will be fine.