New ordered 3320 - how to trade

[jenkinsph]

I don't think I would pay any difference for an 8 yr old 4310. That is why I posted to buy an older tractor and keep the new one. Or use the new tractor and be careful thats what their for. I understand that you think it is too new to use in the woods but when you consider taking a big hit on the value of the 3320 with trades, why not keep it and use it.

 

[KennedyDiesel]

Am I to understand that the totalled tractor may have been larger than the 3320 and you went with the 3320 because it fit within the budget of the insurance settlement?

 

[mosesfamily589]

The tractor is a replacement for close to the same size. I will have the new tractor next week - still might try to sell it after I get it.

 

[Nuru]

Thanks for the input. Currently the dealer does have a 2002 4310 4x4 but it isnt hydro, I like the hydro. The dealer offered to use tractor to trade up, but I didnt want to use any real money to pay the difference. Ill keep reading the advise.

mosesfamily589; I traded my 4310 in for a 3520, so as far as trading the 3320 for a 4310, you might as well stay with the 3320.

 

[jeffster]

I am not sure what you mean by taking it in the woods, but I have wooded property and a 3520 and the 3000 series is not an ideal choice for this. It just is too narrow of a frame, so at the very least get the R1s and turn the wheels to the widest position. My neighbor and I got two elk on the edge of his property last week and we took both tractors out (my 3520 and his 4120) and I really realized just how much more stable his is. While I was having to drive very slowly over the uneven ground, he was literally able to fly across it, and then he was able to drive down a steep bank that I could not (at least not without really gambling on my life). I know I have darn near rolled mine driving over ground at my place where I had been bucking tree limbs. I won't even use my tractor in those situations anymore as it is just too dangerous.

Good luck with whatever you choose.
-Jeff

 

[Nuru]

I am not sure what you mean by taking it in the woods, but I have wooded property and a 3520 and the 3000 series is not an ideal choice for this. It just is too narrow of a frame, so at the very least get the R1s and turn the wheels to the widest position. My neighbor and I got two elk on the edge of his property last week and we took both tractors out (my 3520 and his 4120) and I really realized just how much more stable his is. While I was having to drive very slowly over the uneven ground, he was literally able to fly across it, and then he was able to drive down a steep bank that I could not (at least not without really gambling on my life). I know I have darn near rolled mine driving over ground at my place where I had been bucking tree limbs. I won't even use my tractor in those situations anymore as it is just too dangerous.

Good luck with whatever you choose.
-Jeff

Sounds like you need some wheel hub extensions - 6" on each side should do it.

 

[jeffster]

Nuru, do you have them on yours? If so, how do you like them? I love the 3520 other than the stability issues.

 

[Nuru]

jeffster; I used my Turf specials (wider R3's) and turned the wheels to the widest settings and so I have a stance of 66" in width. i considered the Unverferth hub spacers but decided to wait and see if I could handle it without them - sofar so good. Others have used the hub spaces and they like them too.

 

[Kubota 2350]

Do the hub spacers cause any harm to the rear axle?
Maybe more stress on the axle or bearings?

 

[Nuru]

No one who have used them has reported any issues yet, and peolpe have been using these for a long time.