New 3720

[NYBOB]

I have been off the forum for a while due to coaching high school football.

I finally decided on the JD 3720 hydro with the 300CX loader with a 6 1/2 Curtis skid steer snow plow. Got the heavy duty bucket. For mowing I bought the Woods PRD7200. I also bought a Split Fire wood splitter for the 3 pt hitch. The tires are loaded with citrus fluid. I have a Woods quick hitch system installed.

I love the power of the machine, the ehydro is much better in my opinion then the treadle pedal on other manufacture's tractors...the Woods mower works like a dream. The Split Fire splitter allows you to split on the backward movement of the cylinder. Cuts splitting time in about half.

The only large issue I have, is on my property when I have the bucket on, even empty, it feels unstable. I have hilly property going from 5-20 degrees...I have a tiltmeter on it. It just seems to more unstable feeling then the NH TC33D I had previously.

I asked the dealer about dishing the tires out and he said they can't be if they are R4s. JD help desk says they can. I am going to have my dealer call JD and find out what is the truth.

My questions are, I believe I have the standard R4 wheels since I didn't know they had two different sizes. Would that have helped my unstable condition? Also, should I put additional rear wheel weights on? I have used the loader with my 780lbs Woods mower on the back. Shouldn't that be enough ballast? I have a ballast box that I am going to fill with concrete.

I will get pictures on as soon as I can.

Thanks, this forum is the greatest tool for tractor research and assistance.

Bob

 

[mnbowhunter1960]

Hey Bob, I have a 3320 with r-4's and they had no problem dishing the wheels out for me, I also do not have any extra ballast and have had no problems so far, I like having the loader on when brush cutting to knock down brush I am going over and finding hidden stumps or rocks just keeping the bucket about 6 inches off the ground. MH

 

[Killer_B]

Congrats, Bob.

I'm curious, why did you go with the Curtis snow plow instead of the Frontier?

KB

 

[NYBOB]

I had one before and really liked it...just personal preference....

 

[NYBOB]

Here are some pictures finally...

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

Bob, it's hard to tell from the pics but I think I can see a valve stem in the second pic. That means your tires are set in the narrow position. The tires can be switched to the wide position. It should gain you a few inches. If that doesn't work the are whaeel spacers made for the purpose.Any more question feel free to PM me.

Matt T.

 

[radman1]

Switching the rear tires to the "wide" positon with R4 tires will net you about 2 inches. Not much but just as well switch them. Loading the rear tires or adding wheel weights will give the best stability.

 

[HODAK]

Interesting placement of the mower tires. I didn't know you could place the rear ones on those inner brackets. I have mine set to the outer position, (which is where they will stay).They don't track the front ones, they are offset on either side of the bracket on the deck. I don't think the manual shows that setup. They are awesome mowers.

 

[jerrynycom]

How much was the splitter? Are do you like it? How many tons?

Thanks!

 

[KennedyDiesel]

looks like the same loader and bucket setup as mine. 66" Foundry. Nice to see a tractor with a real bucket.

I have the larger R4's in the std position as delivered with no stability problems. The rears are full of Rim guard.

Curious how the splitter works for you?