my favorite numbers, 3, 2, 0

[plastikosmd]

well I have been looking for a diesel garden tractor to mow with, as my new 3320, is a bit of overkill. I found a 332 with about 1000 hrs, unused blower (with hydro up/down and spout), plow (only used item on tractor..but it was used all 1000 hrs..also hydro up/down, side) mower deck, weights, chains. cosmetics need some work...it was a work machine..so lights were added, and valves placed on both sides to flush radiator..one through hood, other through 2 side panels. In reading..it seems this 3cyl is very smooth..I can tell you..that after running it...I hear all kinds of sounds on my spankin new 3320...and I thought that was smooth! Total damage was just over 2k, and so far seems worth every penny..even if i never use the plow or blower.

 

[Nuru]

well I have been looking for a diesel garden tractor to mow with, as my new 3320, is a bit of overkill. I found a 332 with about 1000 hrs, unused blower (with hydro up/down and spout), plow (only used item on tractor..but it was used all 1000 hrs..also hydro up/down, side) mower deck, weights, chains. cosmetics need some work...it was a work machine..so lights were added, and valves placed on both sides to flush radiator..one through hood, other through 2 side panels. In reading..it seems this 3cyl is very smooth..I can tell you..that after running it...I hear all kinds of sounds on my spankin new 3320...and I thought that was smooth! Total damage was just over 2k, and so far seems worth every penny..even if i never use the plow or blower.
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and you are throwin away your membership in the overkill club for convenience? Well i say congrats on your purchase, however we need all the members we can get in the OK club (those with tractors much bigger than others, but on a lot less land 2 - 5 acres) LOL! Goin' 3520 Cab soon.

 

[plastikosmd]

if you mean am I trading my 3320 in..no way! It is way overkill here in the near suburbs...but I love it...I just found it wasnt the best mower choice for my 1/2 acre wet plot...so in comes the 332. Now I have the best of both worlds!...now to find a manual!

 

[FastPauly]

I convinced my wife that I needed a backhoe on my 2520 when I bought it to aid in her Spring flower planting. Does that qualify me to be in the OK club?

 

[Birdmayon]

LOL, what do you do with a 3320 on half an acre?

Nice find on the 332, I had two of em, just sold them both off a few months ago. 1000 hours is low for that tractor, should serve you very well.

 

[plastikosmd]

well, the lawn is 1/2 acre. got some woods..3 acres..tho pretty wet to get back there. Mostly I use the big JD for lifting stuff (forks or bucket), moving stuff back to my machine/woodshop and other projects. Snow removal is fun also with it. I had a kubota 7100, and while it was a tank I wanted to go bigger. A 2520 would have been plenty for me but I did not want to kick myself, wishing I once again went bigger..so I upsized one size bigger than what I thought I needed.
Good to hear about the 332, it seems like a great tractor

 

[Birdmayon]

well, the lawn is 1/2 acre. got some woods..3 acres..

Ah, makes more sense!

BTW, I think you picked up the 332 for a pretty good price. I sold mine (although cosmetically nicer) with few more hours on it for $2300, and that was a good deal for someone. They routinely go for even more than that, so, with the attachments, you did pretty good.

 

[plastikosmd]

yep I thought so...also bit of a allis/simplicity guy, showed them some pics..most are just plain horrified...grin

 

[Nuru]

if you mean am I trading my 3320 in..no way! It is way overkill here in the near suburbs...but I love it...I just found it wasnt the best mower choice for my 1/2 acre wet plot...so in comes the 332. Now I have the best of both worlds!...now to find a manual!

Oh, Ok, Whew, i thought we lost a member!

 

[Nuru]

I convinced my wife that I needed a backhoe on my 2520 when I bought it to aid in her Spring flower planting. Does that qualify me to be in the OK club?

Yeah, but hey are some of them flower bulbs pretty heavy?