Buying Advice New Tractor advice

[Redblok]

Is it worth 25% more? It was for me. That is a decision only you will be able to make. If you get the best the first time, you wont have to look back in regret.....Your miles may vary.

very true - Good thing I have a great wife

 

[wmonroe]

I don't have a John Deere but when buying my Kubota I ended up buying bigger/more expensive than I originally intended and have not regretted it at all. There have been numerous times where I was able to do more work than I could have with the original tractor I was looking at, and times I've pushed this one to its limits.

 

[GManBart]

My budget for a tractor is about $22K. The 3038e comes in at $21 500K not including $1,400 for the EA Root Rake Grapple. The 3320 is coming in at $27,500 not including the grapple. I know the 3320 is a much nicer tractor and the extra weight is helpful, but is it worth paying 25% more?

To put it in perspective, I paid $21,500 for my LS. It has 13hp more at the PTO, lifts several hundred more lbs on the 3pt, weighs 800+lbs more, and can lift 1,000+ lbs more on the FEL.

With all that extra capability, I still max it out regularly doing similar tasks to what you're describing.

It sounds like even a 3520 would slow you down/hold you back considerably.

 

[94BULLITT]

Those prices sound high to me.

The biggest advantage with the 3320 is the 3 range hydro. The 3320 is like a premium tractor and the 3038 is a economy tractor, so the 3320 is loaded.

 

[Redblok]

Those prices sound high to me.

The biggest advantage with the 3320 is the 3 range hydro. The 3320 is like a premium tractor and the 3038 is a economy tractor, so the 3320 is loaded.

One thing that is driving the prices up is the 3rd function hydraulic valve- That adds between $1000 - 1500 depending on the dealer.

 

[94BULLITT]

One thing that is driving the prices up is the 3rd function hydraulic valve- That adds between $1000 - 1500 depending on the dealer.

I did know you got them priced with a 3rd function. Depending on how they are equipped the price may not be bad.

 

[Redblok]

I did know you got them priced with a 3rd function. Depending on how they are equipped the price may not be bad.

The 3320 was with the eHydro, 300cx loader, WR Long 3rd function diverter and scrapper box for $26000 not including tax. The 3320 with the JD 3rd function hydraulic was $27300 with out taxes. The 3038 was the hydro, 305 loader, WR Long 3rd function diverter and scrapper box for $20,500 with out taxes.

 

[94BULLITT]

The 3320 was with the eHydro, 300cx loader, WR Long 3rd function diverter and scrapper box for $26000 not including tax. The 3320 with the JD 3rd function hydraulic was $27300 with out taxes. The 3038 was the hydro, 305 loader, WR Long 3rd function diverter and scrapper box for $20,500 with out taxes.

They probably are about inline with a box blade and 3rd function.

I think you can get a 5045e in the mid $20,000 range. It is a more bare bones utility tractor.

John Deere 5045E Utility Tractor 5E Series (45-75 hp) Utility Tractors JohnDeere.com

 

[GManBart]

I think you can get a 5045e in the mid $20,000 range. It is a more bare bones utility tractor.

John*Deere 5045E Utility Tractor 5E Series (45-75 hp) Utility Tractors JohnDeere.com

Big jump in capability with the 5045...

 

[murphy1244]

Big jump in Tractor too...