Upgraded to a B3200

Stoweski · Aug 12, 2014

Well, after 8 years with the B7610 I decided to upgrade. I had been thinking about going with the 2650 but the dealer had a 3200 for a similar price so I went that route instead. I couldn't justify the $6000 difference jumping up to a B3350 - and I didn't want to deal with the DPF nonsense. Only attachments I added on were the FEL (of course) and a B2782 blower for my 1400' driveway. I think it will do the job!

After running it for a few hours I am very please with my upgrade. I was a bit concerned about the vibration issue but I have not had any issues with it so far. As a matter of fact I feel the engine is quieter and runs smoother than the 7610. Maybe it's just because I want it to sound & run smoother. Whatever the case, another happy customer!

rswyan · Aug 12, 2014

Very nice looking mo-chine ... :thumbsup:

HEC · Aug 12, 2014

Very nice , I know all about those long driveways .

Teikas Dad · Aug 12, 2014

I love mine, good luck with yours! Ballpark, what did the front blower run you if you don't mind me asking? I was thinking about one but I didn't know if they were stupid expensive compared to a TPH mounted blower.

peterc38 · Aug 12, 2014

Congratulations on the new tractor :thumbsup:

skyhook · Aug 13, 2014

Nice looking machine, looks like your all set for snow.:thumbsup:

JOHNTHOMAS · Aug 13, 2014

:thumbsup: Congratulations! The B3200 is a great B machine, a bit bigger than the B23/26/2920 series. My B3200 had a slight vibration at a certain RPM level that I rarely was using but believe my B2620 has a bit more and checked another B2620 on the dealers lot and it to had about same vibration as my current B2620 and these vibrations are usually at certain rpm levels.
Usually the vibration increases based on the number of reports you read from people about the vibration and most of them don't own or have never owned the model they're telling about.

JRL305 · Aug 13, 2014

Nice choice. Let the modding begin.

Stoweski · Aug 13, 2014

Thanks! Plan on making a few mods to the blower. I want to add an electric chute deflector and, in time, an electric rotator. I also need to raise the blower a bit more than the skid shoes allow because of my gravel driveway. I saw Picts of a lined chute with UHMW Poly. I may explore that a bit too.

The blower is similar in price to a rear blower, right around $2900-3000. The quick hitch and pto shaft that are also needed add around $1600 to the price. If I was looking at getting a blower and I already had a tractor I'd be searching craigslist or ebay and just keep my eyes open. I found a few that I could have bought and saved some money but I went new simply because of their 0% for 60 mo offer.

I'm sure I'll have plenty of other mods for this tractor in the future!

Stoweski · Aug 13, 2014

Thanks! Plan on making a few mods to the blower. I want to add an electric chute deflector and, in time, an electric rotator. I also need to raise the blower a bit more than the skid shoes allow because of my gravel driveway. I saw Picts of a lined chute with UHMW Poly. I may explore that a bit too.

The blower is similar in price to a rear blower, right around $2900-3000. The quick hitch and pto shaft that are also needed add around $1600 to the price. If I was looking at getting a blower and I already had a tractor I'd be searching craigslist or ebay and just keep my eyes open. I found a few that I could have bought and saved some money but I went new simply because of their 0% for 60 mo offer.

I'm sure I'll have plenty of other mods for this tractor in the future!