New style iMatch?

nosualc · Apr 22, 2005

I recently took delivery on a new JD 3320, and with the tractor came operator's manuals and a DVD. On this DVD was a safety video as well as videos on operating the new 3x20, and 4x20 series tractors.

In the 3x20 operation video, they show and make mention of a new style iMatch system with a single long handle (instead of the current short double handled design). This handle was long enough to be easily operated from the seat of the tractor (which the video demonstrated).

Anybody hear anything about this? The new iMatch I purchased was of the old two handled design, and my dealer was unaware of a new design.

-nosualc

chalkjb · Apr 22, 2005

It will be out in June /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

jeffinsgf · Apr 22, 2005

I am supposed to be getting one next week. I'll let you guys know if they are delivering the new style or old.

jeepinator · Mar 23, 2006

Which style did you get? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

jeffinsgf · Mar 23, 2006

Old style two handle, and took it back after 3 weeks.

You did see the age of this thread, right? I think the single handle is all that is being delivered now.

I had too many non-JD implements to make the iMatch practical. I could have modified everything, but that would have been weeks worth of cutting and welding that I am not that good at (despite having the equipment). I have everything on wheels now, and the old-fashioned 3pt hook up works fine for me.

TOL1488 · Mar 23, 2006

( I think the single handle is all that is being delivered now. )

Any idea what the part number is or how the dealer can find it?

B8FISH · Mar 23, 2006

My dealer has said they have been ordering the "new" style for a year, and only receiving the old 2 handle version. I think that the single handle version looks like it would always be poking you when you went to hook up any PTO's (main reason I kept my old one)

Hard · Mar 23, 2006

How much does the new iMatch cost?

I have a few new Woods implements (landscape rake, rear blade, box scraper) and I think they will fit right up to the Deere iMatch.

TOL1488 · Mar 23, 2006

( My dealer has said they have been ordering the "new" style for a year, and only receiving the old 2 handle version. I think that the single handle version looks like it would always be poking you when you went to hook up any PTO's (main reason I kept my old one) )

Think you can get the new ones part number from him? Although from what you say it doesn't work, I'd be a step closer since my dealer couldn't find a different number as of yesterday.

As for the poking why not just lean around the other side it appears to be offset.

NJDeere · Mar 23, 2006

I think I can help put this thread to bed. As of October when we went to Florida for intro, I asked about the single arm I-match and was told the idea had been shelved. The new I-match was not compatible with the new cab tractors, due to the handle possibly striking the back of the cab(ie glass /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif). It was decided to shelve the idea for now. So, there is no new style Imatch, it never went into production. Hope this helps.