New 3720 CAB

   / New 3720 CAB #1  

MaJYk

Bronze Member
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Messages
65
Location
South West Indiana
Tractor
John Deere 3720
Well after much debate over needing/wanting more tractor than my 2720, but not wanting the extra 1k# rolling across my yard.... The poor yard lost the debate.

Overall turned out to be about 12% below msrp and a very fair trade (showed me more for trade than what they're advertising it for)

Cab, air ride seat, larger R4's, eHydro, forward and rear work lights, flashing beacon, front and rear wiper/washer, coolant heater, horn, locking fuel cap, starter 55# weights, radio, single interior rearview mirror, auto style cruise, load match, deluxe hood guard, TnT, diverter, 3rd function joystick (rear hookup, no 3rd mid hookup which is where I would have preferred them), power beyond, 72 auto connect MMM, 300cx, 61"hd bucket, iMatch (transferred from 2720), and an extra set of loader mounts for dad's 4400.

I haven't used the loader yet, but it seems a lot tighter fit than the 200cx was and can't flip the locks from the seat anymore. But I love the hose placement and the standard size hookups. Pic included of bucket mods.

Autoconnect mower is great, offset with all the "extra" width sticking out the left side, still hit my forehead on side glass mowing around some of the equipment. even with all the rain, I mowed everything I could have with the 2720. And I'd almost swear it turns tighter
It's going to take a little time to adjust to the cab (it quiet), and electrohydraulic is way too fast, will add a restrictor soon.

Cab is nearly as nice as the farm tractors, air ride every bit as nice. I wish it had the telescoping steering wheel, and I think larger guys would be cramped but roomy for somebody 5'8" 170#.

Power..... Didn't even know the 5' cutter was on the back of it, have a used 6'er on loan haven't tried it yet. Will also finish mow 8" wet grass as fast as B range will go.

eHydro. Pedals have a really soft feel, also going to take some getting used to.

And the bad....
Toplink doesn't have enough extension, and tilt isn't centered in the cylinder stroke.
Hard to see out of mirror with rear wiper.
Outside 2 front weights will not go on, and retainer rod will not go in....they hit on the hood guard mounting brackets.
Doesn't appear to be enough clearance with MMM to load using my current trailer setup.
Hard to see your "line" on the right side when mowing.
3 week wait for "tractor" another month wait for all the goodies.
iPod adapter will not fit in an iPhone with an OtterBox case on it.

BTW, bucket pics are on the 200cx, they let me take it early to add the hooks.
 

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   / New 3720 CAB #2  
thats a nice looking tractor.
 
   / New 3720 CAB #3  
Very nice tractor. I'm thinking about getting one myself. Not so much for mowing, but more for digging, plowing, tilling, etc.

Any chance you know how tall it is? My wife and I were debating today whether to build an addition on the house with a large garage bay before we buy the tractor, and I think that might be the way to go because a 3720 with a cab probably will not fit in our 7' high garage. However, I have the ability to make it a 10' garage door if need be. Just trying to see what my options are for garaging the tractor.

By the way, you must be as hard on your "equipment" as I am if you have an Otterbox for your iPhone. I have the thickest one possible for my Blackberry and will get one for the iPhone when I go that route.
 
   / New 3720 CAB #4  
Very nice tractor. I'm thinking about getting one myself. Not so much for mowing, but more for digging, plowing, tilling, etc.

Any chance you know how tall it is? My wife and I were debating today whether to build an addition on the house with a large garage bay before we buy the tractor, and I think that might be the way to go because a 3720 with a cab probably will not fit in our 7' high garage. However, I have the ability to make it a 10' garage door if need be. Just trying to see what my options are for garaging the tractor.

By the way, you must be as hard on your "equipment" as I am if you have an Otterbox for your iPhone. I have the thickest one possible for my Blackberry and will get one for the iPhone when I go that route.

The unit is between 88 and 93 inches depending on the tires. I have Turf Specials on my 2008 3520 and the unit is right at 89" or so, depending on how much air is in the rear tires :D
 
   / New 3720 CAB #5  
Yes, that unit looks good and I hope you get some real seat time (hours) on it soon!
 
   / New 3720 CAB #6  
Very nice setup, I like everything except the mmm. It is much better to get all the upgrades from the start imo, gives you a more versatile arrangement to get the jobs done. Nothing like having all the toys to work with.:D
 
   / New 3720 CAB
  • Thread Starter
#7  
Thanks all.
90" to clear the cab 93" to clear the whoopie light
 
   / New 3720 CAB #8  
Congratulations on all your new toys. I was recently looking to upgrade to Cab from my OS JD 3320 and was looking at 3x20, 4x20 and even 5083E. Then fell into a good slightly used 3320 Cab with BH and decided to go that way.

Based on my experience so far with the 3x20 series, I think you'll really enjoy the tractor and what it can do .
 
   / New 3720 CAB #9  
The unit is between 88 and 93 inches depending on the tires. I have Turf Specials on my 2008 3520 and the unit is right at 89" or so, depending on how much air is in the rear tires :D

Thanks for the response. Just a little too big to get through my current garage door, but the ceiling in the garage is 12+ feet high, so maybe a sawzall and a new garage door will be in order.
 
   / New 3720 CAB #10  
Is that big JD 9400 yours too?
 

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