Testing a 300 FEL / 3320

[GreatWhitehunter]

I've never seen a 300 model on a 3320 before. I thought they were for the econo line. I don't believe they have the same cap as the 300x or cx. Corrrect me if I'm wrong.

Matt

 

[jwinner]

Your photo illustrates your problem. The 300 loader is really only supposed to be used on the 790/3005 and one other economy line tractor. It was meant for tractors lighter than the 3000 twenty series. You shouldn't have that loader on there, and if a dealer did that, they messed up. You should have a loader that says either "300X" or "300CX". The good news is you won't have to worry about tractor stability issues

I assume your hyd pressure runs at 2500psi max. The bad news is, if it's like my 790 and 300 loader that I modified to 2500psi, you could lift ~1000lbs a few inches off the ground. I'm not sure what the capacity to max height would be for that. I'll guess 700 maybe?

 

[jimgerken]

Another difference I see is that your loader in the pictures has the direct-attached curl cylinders. My CX has the linkage in there for more bucket curl angle travel. I assume my linkage REDUCES the force I have since it INCREASES the roll angle.
Here's a handy chart for comparison...

 

[pokerboy57]

Well I guess that will be my first quest to determine if the 3320 ever shipped with a 300 loader.... I purchased this unit used about a year ago from a used tractor dealer in Ocala. I think it's vintage 2005. Had it repaired at a JD dealer once when the tachometer went on it. You would thought that someone would have said "hey stupid" that 300 loader isn't suppose to go onto the 3320.

I'll find out and let you all know.

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

I not sure if the 300 was available in 05. If it was it was for the 790. I remember reading a post of a guy with a econo model putting a 300cx on it even though deere didn't approve. So obviously it can be done. But it specs alot lower than even the 300x.

Matt

 

[lwalsh]

Well I guess that will be my first quest to determine if the 3320 ever shipped with a 300 loader.... I purchased this unit used about a year ago from a used tractor dealer in Ocala. I think it's vintage 2005. Had it repaired at a JD dealer once when the tachometer went on it. You would thought that someone would have said "hey stupid" that 300 loader isn't suppose to go onto the 3320.

I'll find out and let you all know.

I believe the 300 and 300x and 300cx all have the same frame,boom, etc. I believe deere just put smaller diameter cylinders on the 300 so as to not overload the tractors they were put on. I would be investigating the option of larger lift cylinders. See if the dealer can confirm my theory if you wish.

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

The masts are the same but the mounting frame is different.

Matt

 

[pokerboy57]

Is there somekind of VIN# on the 3320 ? I will write Deere and ask what was the factor configuration that was originally sold.

Would one of you be so kind to post the URL of the 300 loaders specifications ? I can't find them on the Deere site.

THanks for your help.
Ray

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

Is there somekind of VIN# on the 3320 ? I will write Deere and ask what was the factor configuration that was originally sold.

Would one of you be so kind to post the URL of the 300 loaders specifications ? I can't find them on the Deere site.

THanks for your help.
Ray

Jim's attachment already listed the loader specs. Are you looking for a parts break down? If so go to jdpart.com and login. Then just search 300 loader. I doubt the serial would tell you much about the loader as I believe it's considered a dealer added attchment. I'm willing to bet a dealer had a 300 loader sitting around trying to unload it. The previous owner was likely swindled by an unscroupulos dealer. IMHO.


Matt

 

[pokerboy57]

thanks everyone. I really appreciate all the advice. I've accomplished a lot of work with the 300 loader so I guess I'll keep it for a while.