New 3038e, MI

[123rday]

Well when the ford 861 went to leaking coolant, I decided it was finally time to get the john deere i had my eye on. Since several others before me have purchased one, at least I can get the inside scoop before something goes wrong, Hopefully!!! Not saying I won't do something stupid because I am quite capable of that, but with a level head and proper maintenance, I don't see way this tractor won't last me for as long as I need it to.
The deal was rear tires loaded, draw bar, cruise, and a 7' rear blade.. The dealership forgot and sent out a 6' blade so I said what's wrong with this picture? So I got the 7' for the price of the 6'.

 

[jenkinsph]

I think the 3038 is an ideal economy tractor, it is large enough to get some work done with out a high price. Hope you get many years use out of it. Enjoy your new tractor.

 

[123rday]

Thank you and thanks ahead of time for all who else chime in.

 

[farmboy12]

Nice tractor! Nice truck as well, even though it has a 6.0...


Kyle

 

[kcook]

Nice looking tractor!!!

 

[Thomas]

Congrats on fine..fine investment.
"I don't see way this tractor won't last me for as long as I need it to."
You take good care of tractor,tractor well take good care of you..your body well tell you so.

 

[123rday]

Nice tractor! Nice truck as well, even though it has a 6.0...


Kyle

LOL, Thanks the 6.0 isn't that bad when taken care of. (I know you were jk)

 

[jenkinsph]

I have two 7.3's and two 6.0's and I don't think he was kidding.

 

[farmboy12]

LOL, Thanks the 6.0 isn't that bad when taken care of. (I know you were jk)

I have two 7.3's and two 6.0's and I don't think he was kidding.

It was a mixture, lol. I was teasing him for havin one, but do know that they have a lot of problems. But he does have a nice truck, and as he said, they can be nice if taken care of.


Kyle

 

[chrisdvorak]

im sorry to ask, but what did you pay for just the tractor/loader?

 

[123rday]

im sorry to ask, but what did you pay for just the tractor/loader?

Overall bill was $19109.68 for everything with tax before financing. The dealer listed the tractor as $13700.00 and loader was $3500.00 Rear blade $828.00 Included in the tractor price was rear loaded tires with rim guard, cruise control, and drawbar.
As it was, the overall price was originally with a 6' rear blade sent out. I called them and said I mention 7', they checked their paper work and gave me the 7' for the price of the 6', about a $200.00 diff in price. So truth be told I think I got a better deal now than when I went shopping 6 months ago.

 

[bullsram]

Congrats on the new tractor I think you will like it. I had a 3032e before I went to a 5103. I really liked the e-hydro and for the most part did what I needed it to do except when using the fel. It just wouldnt pick up what I needed it to. Thats why I upgraded to the 5103. Have fun with you're new toy..... Bull

 

[123rday]

Yeah I'm happy so far. Even with just an inch of new snow fall and I'm out there plowing it. I've only used the FEL so far to load some chunks of wood that needed spliting into the back of my truck. In which case it would have been nice to have had a bigger bucket to take fewer than 3 trips, but I shouldn't be so picky since I didn't have to strain my back lifting them up and in. Now the debate about chains, since there is a fare amount of ice still left behind. I've already researched it and I know it's like 50/50 for front chains and I would settle on just rear chains but the 3038e only has the one brake peddle. Good news is, for now my drive way is more less flat so I'm not to worried about it. For the rear chains, a customer of mine gave me some dual tire truck chains so with them I can fab up some two-links.
I've read about guys swapping the wheels around to get more clearance for chains but mine already look like they are set to the widest. Iseen on another post about wheel spacers giving you @ 6" more each side. So some more thinking on my part and hope we don't get surprised with 12" or more of snow and I should be good until I make up my mine.

 

[Baucom]

That's a really nice looking tractor. Most equipment is only as good as the care it receives. I know you'll take care of that tractor and enjoy it for a very long time!

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

I've read about guys swapping the wheels around to get more clearance for chains but mine already look like they are set to the widest.

Congrats on a fine new machine.

Looking at your pic I can see something that looks like the valve stem on the rear wheel. On mine, at least, the valve stem is on the inside when set to the widest. I suspect yours are set to narrow as well.

 

[123rday]

Congrats on a fine new machine.

Looking at your pic I can see something that looks like the valve stem on the rear wheel. On mine, at least, the valve stem is on the inside when set to the widest. I suspect yours are set to narrow as well.

I actually took some time to read the owners manual and in it I found out I can switch the fronts to be wider, but not with FEL work, but I can't widen the rears unless I use a spacer.