Which to buy..3038E or 3520..

[KUNTRYBOY]

what are the differences, both are 37hp? I have a price of $13,800 on 3038E, hyst, 4wd, is this a good price?

Which one of these tractors is better? i will be finish mowing 4 acres, probably bushogging 2 acres, and tilling/plowing about a 2 acre garden..

Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[ericstac]

I'm one of the two here that has the 3038e and I love it. Can't keep me off of it. I have 5.5 acres I hog/mow/maintain. my JD dealship steared me this direction because it is lighter and would be easier on the lawn when doing finish mowing. I have no plans to but my land gets soft when it rains, if it rains, and the lighter tractor tears the tops soil up less.

 

[KUNTRYBOY]

How does your 3038E rate in physical size to like the Bobcat CT235 or Kioti CK35. is it basically the same size (height, width, tires) or is the Deere smaller?
Could i use the 3038E to pull a plow / disc harrow / cultivator ? Thanks for the advice.

 

[WH401]

The biggest difference between those two tractors is in the design of the available loaders. The 3520's loader is removable, while the 3038e has a fixed loader. Being able to remove the loader is nice for maintenance or for cutting grass, but the stability that a fix loader gives is excellent, and most of the time you will need that loader for counter ballast for a rear implement. Other differences are the features and lavishness of the two tractors. The 3520 has all the bells and whistles like a very detailed instrument cluster, a more comfortable higher back suspension seat, and lots of trim covering nobs and levers. The 3038 is a tractor, plain and simple. It just has 3 or 4 dash lights and only a tach for the instrument cluster, the hydro pedals are just stamped medal, and all the levers and such are open and exposed down to there pivot points.

I test drove a 3038e a few weeks ago and was amazed by it, it really is a whole lot of tractor for a very nice price. The loader is very quick and responsive, the hydro transmission is nice and smooth and it doesn't have that typical hydro "wine" to it, and the levers and such all work nice and smoothly. If I was to do my purchase over again I think I would have a hard time not getting one of the new E series tractors. You get so much for so little, it's a great value over the 3x20 series.

 

[KUNTRYBOY]

Thanks for the info!

 

[WH401]

No problem, anytime.

Also to add one more thing, the hydro transmission on the 3520 is a 3 range variant where as the one on the 3038e is only 2 range. To me I would figure this would hamper the 3038e in mowing, but it's top speed in low range is about 5.8 mph, which is about as fast as you'll comfortable want to cut anyway, so it works out.

 

[JDRazorback]

what are the differences, both are 37hp? I have a price of $13,800 on 3038E, hyst, 4wd, is this a good price?

Which one of these tractors is better? i will be finish mowing 4 acres, probably bushogging 2 acres, and tilling/plowing about a 2 acre garden..

Thanks in advance for the help.

I'm looking very seriously at buying the 3038 too. I drove one last week and, although I don't know a lot about tractors, was impressed. I was quoted a price of $13,300 for the tractor plus another $2800 for the loader so I'd say that the price quote you received was reasonable. I also sat on a 3520. It is very nice. The pedals are a lot stiffer on the 3038. It's like the difference between a Silverado and a Cheyenne. One has all the bells and whistles and the other is plain Jane tractor. Depends on what you want/need I guess.

 

[gunmaker]

Check the difference in hydraulic output too.

 

[TPBJD]

I've used my 3038e for tilling with my 5' KK tiller. I've pulled an 8 ft JD 3pt springtooth with ease (in 4wd). Done landscaping with my 5' box blade. I've been very pleased with the hydro performance. And fuel economy has been superior.

 

[Uncle Wayne]

I looked at both those tractors also during my shopping spree. Both are good choices but I like the option on the 3520 of being able to remove the FEL. As someone else said it also has a few more "bells and whistles" which you may or may not need / want on a tractor. I wasn't sure I wanted any "bells or whistles" until I bought the 4320 with a few of those "bells and whistles." I'm glad I did now.

Since apparently you already have the boss's permission to buy a new tractor, think about the "bells and whistles" when you make your decision. Either way you'll be getting a very good tractor.