Under construction: B3350SU

[Beauly]

So after lurking here for many months, I last week placed an order for a B3350SU, from my local dealer. Went in today to sign paperwork etc, and take a look at progress on the tractor.

As I am sure you all know, the dealer has to put these guys together out of their crates.

So mine is getting built on loaded turf tires, (much lawn on the property here that I don't want to destroy when I drive over it) the basic front end loader of course, and a Kubota 64" snow blower, (3 point hitch version of course).

Thought you might enjoy seeing a snap of it being 'built'.

Cheers!

 

[kcender]

Congratulations on the new tractor.I am sure you will enjoy it.

 

[s219]

Looks great!

 

[mguitas]

Looks good.

 

[HEC]

Congratulations and looking good------ If this winter is anything like our last winter you will love that snow blower for sure .

 

[Beauly]

Congratulations and looking good------ If this winter is anything like our last winter you will love that snow blower for sure .

well yes... to your point, there had better well be lots of snow this winter!

 

[varmint]

Sweet! Don't worry about snow- if not this winter, then next. Other than the lack of a cab, that's a machine I'd love to have in my barn.
You get lots of use and help from it.

 

[Beauly]

thanks...

just moved to a new (too us) home that has about 5 acres of fields and a little forest, apple trees etc around the house. Long (paved) drive way, so I am not interested in the snow removal process with a regular walk-behind snow blower, so a 'plow guy' was going to have to be called, and there are many things that we will be doing around the house in years to come, (gardens, landscaping, orchard, etc) that I felt the tractor should certainly play a role, so might as well get one now...

So the B3350SU, seemed a good fit, getting the extra HP for a little less money by not having mid mount PTO and position control, and a couple of other minor things. DPF yes, but I think I can handle it ok.

So will send images of when it arrives....

 

[jeff9366]

I owned a B3300SU. Fine tractor-loader.

I would replace the factory NON-RIGID turnbuckle stabilizers on the Three Point Hitch with a set of pinned and adjustable RIGID stabilizers from Mark Hodge at Stabilworks early on.

<$200 Excellent workmanship.

LINK: Search Results - TractorByNet.com


I have optional $500 Position Control on my current L3560. However, darned if I did not find the Quarter Inching Valve (QIV) on the B3300SU more useful. Be sure to learn how to set up/adjust the QIV. It is so simple it can be confusing.

If you are going to use a Rotary Cutter/Bush Hog you will want a set of $30 Limit Chains.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...ta-b3300su-zerco-check-chains.html?highlight=

 

[Beauly]

Well ok, This is one of the things that the regular 3350 has, but not the 3350SU. But yes, my thought was that I could simply buy a set, for far less than the price difference between the 3350 and the 3350SU, (I understand the major cost items are position control valve and mid mount PTO)

Thanks I'll take a look.

 

[Beauly]

I owned a B3300SU. Fine tractor-loader.

I would replace the factory NON-RIGID turnbuckle stabilizers on the Three Point Hitch with a set of pinned and adjustable RIGID stabilizers from Mark Hodge at Stabilworks early on.

<$200 Excellent workmanship.

LINK: Search Results - TractorByNet.com

maybe his website is not working? do you have his contact info?

 

[jeff9366]

Why LOADED Turf Tires?

I had R4 Industrial Tires and they never marked my lawn so long as the tractor had 2-WD engaged, rather than 4-WD.

 

[Beauly]

Why LOADED Turf Tires?

I had R4 Industrial Tires and they never marked my lawn so long as the tractor had 2-WD engaged, rather than 4-WD.

loaded for weight, right? and then turf, as I have lots of lawn that I will be working around and over and felt that turf would be the best fit?

maybe not?

 

[jeff9366]

(I understand the major cost items are position control valve and mid mount PTO

Yes. Position Control is $500 on the Grand L series. I moldboard plow some, so I bought it.

I found the QIV on the B3300SU very useful when pulling ground engagement implements, including plow, Disc Harrow, and Rollover Box Blade.

B3300SU has highest ground clearance of any of the B Series, so you can get into woods. You do not want a mid-PTO, which faces FORWARD, when you are working in the woods.

 

[Baby Grand]

Great looking tractor - you're back is going to thank you.
Is that a moose bar on the front?

 

[jeff9366]

loaded for weight, right? and then turf, as I have lots of lawn that I will be working around and over and felt that turf would be the best fit?

maybe not?

Personal preference. I found R4s satisfactory. I ordered R4s on my L3560.

 

[jeff9366]

maybe his website is not working? do you have his contact info?

markhdg@gmail.com

(540) 241-1782

Love, Virginia

 

[jeff9366]

5/16" bolt-on Chain Grab Hooks (2) on the bucket before too long. Tart it out.

LINK: Ken's Bolt on Grab Hooks <<Home>>


DO NOT PICK UP A HEAVY LOAD IN THE BUCKET WITHOUT BALLAST (AN IMPLEMENT) MOUNTED ON THE THREE POINT HITCH FOR COUNTERBALANCE.

 

[s219]

You can get Kubota OEM pin stabilizers for $150-175 depending on the tractor (mine were $170 for an L3200).

As for tires, we can debate all over the place. My personal opinion, which only matters for about a 12-16" radius around my body, is that turfs would be best if mowing a lawn was a priority, or if snow removal was a priority. If loader work is a priority on any surface (including lawn) I'd pick the R4 tires, or for general utility work on any surface, I'd pick the R4s. If using ground engaging implements, R4.

I have had both turf and R4 tires, and both will tear up a soft muddy lawn in 4WD or 2WD. Both will be easy on the lawn in 2WD for "straight line" work, like driving across the lawn to move firewood, etc. Where turfs matter on a lawn is if you're constantly doing laps with turns, etc, like in mowing. There, the turfs will definitely be easier on the lawn.

I wouldn't automatically get turfs just because there is a lawn on the property, only if mowing that lawn was one of the priorities. I drive across my lawn on R4s all the time without any damage. If I start doing excessive work that requires a lot of turns or going into soft areas, then it will start to be an issue. The turf tires on my other tractor are definitely easier on the grass in those circumstances, but even they will leave ruts in soft areas and tear up the turf if I make a lot of turns.

 

[jeff9366]

Excellent post by s219. While I have opinions, I have never owned Turf Tires.

B3300SU has a higher center-of-gravity than the other Bs because of the tires.

Loading R4s on B3300SU is not a bad idea to increase stability.