John Deere 3032E Reviews
John Deere 3032E
Model Year: 2013
Build Quality: Not thrilled with the plastic parts everywhere. Features: I would have been happier with a engine coolant temp gauge rather than a light. I highly recommend adding the cruise control! Performance: This baby has got some serious torque. Value: Talk about BANG for your BUCK! Between the power, 4 wheel drive, and hydro transmission, I am extremely pleased. Reliability: I have started it twice and only put 6 hours on it. So far so good! No crazy noises or anything. I would like to revisit this area of the review in 5-10 years.
Pros: Power, torque, 4-wheel drive, traction assist, optional cruise control.
Cons: Plastic fenders, plastic hood, no coolant temperature gauge.
Model Year: 2013
Build Quality: Not thrilled with the plastic parts everywhere. Features: I would have been happier with a engine coolant temp gauge rather than a light. I highly recommend adding the cruise control! Performance: This baby has got some serious torque. Value: Talk about BANG for your BUCK! Between the power, 4 wheel drive, and hydro transmission, I am extremely pleased. Reliability: I have started it twice and only put 6 hours on it. So far so good! No crazy noises or anything. I would like to revisit this area of the review in 5-10 years.
Pros: Power, torque, 4-wheel drive, traction assist, optional cruise control.
Cons: Plastic fenders, plastic hood, no coolant temperature gauge.
Plenty of Power
Model Year: 2013
Have used to haul fencing, railroad ties, hay, dirt and horse clean up. Ran auger off PTO and would have been nice to run out of the seat. Also moved dirt for hours this weekend in 100+ degrees without any problems. Was able to run in high with full buckets. Tough tractor with plenty of room for it's size. No regrets!
Pros: Reliable, strong, ease of use. 4wd.
Cons: PTO won't work if not seated.
Model Year: 2013
Have used to haul fencing, railroad ties, hay, dirt and horse clean up. Ran auger off PTO and would have been nice to run out of the seat. Also moved dirt for hours this weekend in 100+ degrees without any problems. Was able to run in high with full buckets. Tough tractor with plenty of room for it's size. No regrets!
Pros: Reliable, strong, ease of use. 4wd.
Cons: PTO won't work if not seated.
First Time Tractor Buyer
Model Year: 2013
Had a few main criteria for buying a tractor. 1. Wanted the dealer to be near us. 2. Wanted a brand I could trust. 3. Needed something affordable. 4. Needed a unit big enough to handle the job. We decided on the JD 3032e because it fit all of my criteria. Plus, they had 0% financing over 5 years that made it very affordable for our small operation. Plenty of power for most things. We use it for brush clearing, feed handling, grading, ground prep, compost turning. I really like the ease of use. The 2 speed hydro static transmission with it's simple forward and reverse pedals make it easy to use. The PTO and 3pt lift are powerful. Handle the brush mower real well. (4ft King Kutter.) We made our own fork attachment because JD doesn't make one for this model. It was a day project for my son who's a skilled welder. I am confident with the JD brand and happy to have and use this piece of equipment.
Pros: Price, quality, brand, location of dealership.
Cons: Lack of front fork attachment. Had to make our own.
Model Year: 2013
Had a few main criteria for buying a tractor. 1. Wanted the dealer to be near us. 2. Wanted a brand I could trust. 3. Needed something affordable. 4. Needed a unit big enough to handle the job. We decided on the JD 3032e because it fit all of my criteria. Plus, they had 0% financing over 5 years that made it very affordable for our small operation. Plenty of power for most things. We use it for brush clearing, feed handling, grading, ground prep, compost turning. I really like the ease of use. The 2 speed hydro static transmission with it's simple forward and reverse pedals make it easy to use. The PTO and 3pt lift are powerful. Handle the brush mower real well. (4ft King Kutter.) We made our own fork attachment because JD doesn't make one for this model. It was a day project for my son who's a skilled welder. I am confident with the JD brand and happy to have and use this piece of equipment.
Pros: Price, quality, brand, location of dealership.
Cons: Lack of front fork attachment. Had to make our own.
2012 John Deere 3032e Review
Model Year: 2012
About 6 or so months ago, I got an email from TractorbyNet asking me to do a review of the 3032e I purchased in May of 2012. I had spent many hours on this site, read countless threads on tractors, and after visiting a few local dealers, getting some seat time, I settled on a new John Deere 3032e to take care of my small (10) acres of land. I put off writing a review on the tractor until I had seen it perform in all 4 seasons here in Wyoming, from extreme heat to extreme cold, in sunny, wet, and snowy weather. To spare the time of typing, here is a link to the JD website giving the tractors data and specs: http://www.deere.com/wps/dcom/en_US/products/equipment/tractors/compact_utility_tractors/3000_series/3032e_compact_utility_tractor/3032e_compact_utility_tractor.page Now these are my own personal opinions on how this tractor performed for me and my needs. I am not saying it is better or worse than any other make or model of tractor, no bashing of other makes, or putting JD on a high shelf above any other brand. Just an honest review of my tractor and how it met, or didn't meet my needs. Ergonomics: I found very it comfortable in the seat. Everything is easy to get to, from pedals to levers to steering. The seat isn't that bad for comfort either, having spent many hours sitting in it in weather ranging from 105 to single digits outside. The ROPS seems to be sturdy and never seems to be in the way, the steps onto the foot platform could be a bit lower to make it easier for younger or female operators to get aboard. It would be nice if the steering wheel was telescopic, allowing it be lowered or raised in conjunction with the adjustable seat. Reach to floor is nice, with a wide solid, non cluttered platform, making it easy to not only get on and off, but also easy to see and reach the pedals and levers on the tractor. If the need to get off arose in an emergency, there is no clutter to worry about getting caught up in, and if the PTO is engaged, dismounting the seat will kill the engine quickly. Body: Much fuss was made of the plastic body on these tractors. After using one for near a year now, I have no complaints. The fenders and hood are plastic, a very good plastic, and have kept my tractor from dents and rust after much use in the field, from mowing, to landscaping, to lifting, rubbing, bumping, and all the things that can happen while actually using a machine for its intended purposes. Even in the bitter cold, no breaks, cracks or visual blemish to the material arose. And as an added plus, it will never rust. Again, this is not a bashing to other makes, as if you abused this tractor, as many tractors see on larger farms and ranches, such plastic may not hold up as well, but I don't run a full time farm, therefore I didn't buy a tractor built to do so. Engine: Although the engine is made by Yanmar and sounds like a Yanmar, I would give its performance a 4 on a scale fo 1-5. These motors are not made to work like a 50+ horsepower motor is. You can't get in a hurry if your trying to do something that would actually require a bigger tractor. While mowing sagebrush down last summer, the motor purred along with ease and I only had to slow down to keep it from bogging down if I ran into areas where the sagebrush was over 3 feet tall. That required me to slow down, and at times stop while the brush hog was over the sagebrush to allow the motor RPMs to pick back up. All this was done at 2500 RPMs, the recommended RPM for working the tractor. Once the fields were mowed over the first time, I could cruise along in high range with the RPMs set at 1700-2000 and never have to look back or slow down except where terrain dictated so. No issues during the winter, the tractor started with ease each time I went out to use it, in temps ranging from the 40s to single digits. Simply put the tractor in gear, turn the key to start, hold for 15-30 seconds, bump the throttle up a bit, put it neutral and fire it up. It would puff a little blue smoke, but cleared up withing a second of starting. I would let it idle for a few minutes before putting it to work, and never had any issues. The only issues I had with the motor was the cooling. I think a bigger radiator would do this motor justice. Only once, during the summer on a very hot day (100+) did the overheat light come on. I shut the tractor down, let it cool, popped the hood up, cleaned off the radiator screen, fired the tractor back up and finished the job. Had it not been so dusty in the field that day, this may not have even been an issue. Everything in the motor compartment seems easy to get to, and easy to clean and check fluid levels and what not. I did not find it cramped or hard to get to areas in the motor compartment. The tractors fuel consumption would vary, depending on how hard you worked it. 5 gal of diesel would last all day in the field (8 or so hours real time) at 2500 RPMs, and increased after the first cutting and the hard chores had been completed, and RPMs were reduced the 1700-2000 range. The last time I put fuel in it was in September of 2012, fuel additive added for the winter, one final cut, and all the snow removal and odd jobs over the course of the winter, and today it still has 1/4 tank in it. Hydraulics: Again, if you need to move or lift stuff that weigh as much as some of the smaller roundbales, this isnt the tractor for you. I believe the 305 loader has a 1200lb lifting capacity, but I never put that to the test. With a good counterweight on the back, it had no trouble lifting, moving, or handling buckets full of Scoria rock, snow, or dirt. The loader isn't as fast as some of the others I have ran, but for day to day chores on a small acreage plot, it serves the purpose well. Reaching the lever for both rear hydraulics and front loader are easy. I do wish the front loader could be raised/lowered and tipped at the same time, but it is a single action function. It will raise/lower or tip one at a time. The loader does have a free float feature that is handy and works fine. The quick disconnect on the bucket is easy to use, and quick. I was worried that with it not having a quick disconnect for the entire loader that getting to the motor or motor compartment would be difficult, that was not the case for me though. I believe you can purchase a kit to make the loader a quick disconnect. The controls are not jerky feeling, from rear to front hydraulics, or the hydro transmission. All seem and feel smooth and transition from one function to another with ease and grace. Again though, I didn't use this tractor for anything it wasn't intended to do. I didn't run it like a bigger tractor, use it like a D9 bulldozer or a 544 end loader. I am happy I purchased this over the other brands, or even other models of JDs. It has fit my bill exactly. Working/other stuff: I bought a 48" brush hog to use, because I wasn't exactly sure how the tractor would handle a bigger one the first time I cut the back field where the heavier sagebrush and steeper terrain were. After having used it, the tractor could of easily handled a 60" with ease. I did purchase a 60" box blade, and using it never slowed the tractor down, from ripping to spreading, the tractor went through the paces with ease. Mowing was quick and easy, except for the heavier stuff mentioned above that required slowing/stopping. The R4 tires proved dependable, but not overwhelming. Summer and Fall use they were great, in the fields and dirt. Winter time in the snow, they never got stuck, but the tractor spent the whole time moving snow in 4WD. If the snow got more than halfway up the front tires, you had to back up and move some to keep it going. I wish I had gotten regular Ag tires (R1s) instead, but the R4s do their job, and the ride isn't quite as rough as R1s would of been. Overall: For me, this has been a great investment. I knew after purchasing the home and land, I would need a tractor to take care of the upkeep of the property. This tractor has done everything I have asked it to do, and kept me smiling the whole time. If for nothing else, the the trouble and back pain it saved me this winter moving snowdrifts taller than the rear tires in my driveway. Cutting breaks would make this tractor a 5 on a scale of 1-5 for me. That and a mid PTO are the only major things I wish the tractor came with. You can get them on the other 3000 series tractors, but that also comes with a big price hike. For the money I spent, I am not going to complain. The dealer experience has been great, helpful, and have had any thing I called about to add to the tractor in stock, no waiting to get it ordered. I do all my own regular maint. on the tractor, so its never been to the shop for a regular service, but others I know and work with who use either of the two local (within 2 hours) of me say service is fast and dependable. That usually is something we all complain and rant about if it's bad, so I take them for their word on it. Conclusion: I would give this tractor a 4 on the 1-5 scale. If you need something affordable, dependable, for all types of smaller acreage chores, I would give this tractor a serious look. I looked at CaseIH, Kubota, and NewHollands before settling on this one. I have always been a red tractor guy, but couldn't love my JD any more than I do. It has done everything I have asked of it and never complained. My wife and son both can use it, and use it safely without me worrying about them. The controls are simple, straight forward, and easy to get to. The tractor handles fine on terrain from flat, to rolling, to rough and rutted, to more of a grade than a riding mower could handle without puckering where you don't want to. I'm sure it doesn't matter what brand you buy, if you buy what fits your bill, your most likely going to be happy with it, but I am sure am glad I went with this JD 3032e.
Pros: Good work CUT. Use it for its intended purpose, and you won't have issues.
Cons: No cutting breaks or mid PTO. Available on other 3000 series tractors, but cost goes up!
Model Year: 2012
About 6 or so months ago, I got an email from TractorbyNet asking me to do a review of the 3032e I purchased in May of 2012. I had spent many hours on this site, read countless threads on tractors, and after visiting a few local dealers, getting some seat time, I settled on a new John Deere 3032e to take care of my small (10) acres of land. I put off writing a review on the tractor until I had seen it perform in all 4 seasons here in Wyoming, from extreme heat to extreme cold, in sunny, wet, and snowy weather. To spare the time of typing, here is a link to the JD website giving the tractors data and specs: http://www.deere.com/wps/dcom/en_US/products/equipment/tractors/compact_utility_tractors/3000_series/3032e_compact_utility_tractor/3032e_compact_utility_tractor.page Now these are my own personal opinions on how this tractor performed for me and my needs. I am not saying it is better or worse than any other make or model of tractor, no bashing of other makes, or putting JD on a high shelf above any other brand. Just an honest review of my tractor and how it met, or didn't meet my needs. Ergonomics: I found very it comfortable in the seat. Everything is easy to get to, from pedals to levers to steering. The seat isn't that bad for comfort either, having spent many hours sitting in it in weather ranging from 105 to single digits outside. The ROPS seems to be sturdy and never seems to be in the way, the steps onto the foot platform could be a bit lower to make it easier for younger or female operators to get aboard. It would be nice if the steering wheel was telescopic, allowing it be lowered or raised in conjunction with the adjustable seat. Reach to floor is nice, with a wide solid, non cluttered platform, making it easy to not only get on and off, but also easy to see and reach the pedals and levers on the tractor. If the need to get off arose in an emergency, there is no clutter to worry about getting caught up in, and if the PTO is engaged, dismounting the seat will kill the engine quickly. Body: Much fuss was made of the plastic body on these tractors. After using one for near a year now, I have no complaints. The fenders and hood are plastic, a very good plastic, and have kept my tractor from dents and rust after much use in the field, from mowing, to landscaping, to lifting, rubbing, bumping, and all the things that can happen while actually using a machine for its intended purposes. Even in the bitter cold, no breaks, cracks or visual blemish to the material arose. And as an added plus, it will never rust. Again, this is not a bashing to other makes, as if you abused this tractor, as many tractors see on larger farms and ranches, such plastic may not hold up as well, but I don't run a full time farm, therefore I didn't buy a tractor built to do so. Engine: Although the engine is made by Yanmar and sounds like a Yanmar, I would give its performance a 4 on a scale fo 1-5. These motors are not made to work like a 50+ horsepower motor is. You can't get in a hurry if your trying to do something that would actually require a bigger tractor. While mowing sagebrush down last summer, the motor purred along with ease and I only had to slow down to keep it from bogging down if I ran into areas where the sagebrush was over 3 feet tall. That required me to slow down, and at times stop while the brush hog was over the sagebrush to allow the motor RPMs to pick back up. All this was done at 2500 RPMs, the recommended RPM for working the tractor. Once the fields were mowed over the first time, I could cruise along in high range with the RPMs set at 1700-2000 and never have to look back or slow down except where terrain dictated so. No issues during the winter, the tractor started with ease each time I went out to use it, in temps ranging from the 40s to single digits. Simply put the tractor in gear, turn the key to start, hold for 15-30 seconds, bump the throttle up a bit, put it neutral and fire it up. It would puff a little blue smoke, but cleared up withing a second of starting. I would let it idle for a few minutes before putting it to work, and never had any issues. The only issues I had with the motor was the cooling. I think a bigger radiator would do this motor justice. Only once, during the summer on a very hot day (100+) did the overheat light come on. I shut the tractor down, let it cool, popped the hood up, cleaned off the radiator screen, fired the tractor back up and finished the job. Had it not been so dusty in the field that day, this may not have even been an issue. Everything in the motor compartment seems easy to get to, and easy to clean and check fluid levels and what not. I did not find it cramped or hard to get to areas in the motor compartment. The tractors fuel consumption would vary, depending on how hard you worked it. 5 gal of diesel would last all day in the field (8 or so hours real time) at 2500 RPMs, and increased after the first cutting and the hard chores had been completed, and RPMs were reduced the 1700-2000 range. The last time I put fuel in it was in September of 2012, fuel additive added for the winter, one final cut, and all the snow removal and odd jobs over the course of the winter, and today it still has 1/4 tank in it. Hydraulics: Again, if you need to move or lift stuff that weigh as much as some of the smaller roundbales, this isnt the tractor for you. I believe the 305 loader has a 1200lb lifting capacity, but I never put that to the test. With a good counterweight on the back, it had no trouble lifting, moving, or handling buckets full of Scoria rock, snow, or dirt. The loader isn't as fast as some of the others I have ran, but for day to day chores on a small acreage plot, it serves the purpose well. Reaching the lever for both rear hydraulics and front loader are easy. I do wish the front loader could be raised/lowered and tipped at the same time, but it is a single action function. It will raise/lower or tip one at a time. The loader does have a free float feature that is handy and works fine. The quick disconnect on the bucket is easy to use, and quick. I was worried that with it not having a quick disconnect for the entire loader that getting to the motor or motor compartment would be difficult, that was not the case for me though. I believe you can purchase a kit to make the loader a quick disconnect. The controls are not jerky feeling, from rear to front hydraulics, or the hydro transmission. All seem and feel smooth and transition from one function to another with ease and grace. Again though, I didn't use this tractor for anything it wasn't intended to do. I didn't run it like a bigger tractor, use it like a D9 bulldozer or a 544 end loader. I am happy I purchased this over the other brands, or even other models of JDs. It has fit my bill exactly. Working/other stuff: I bought a 48" brush hog to use, because I wasn't exactly sure how the tractor would handle a bigger one the first time I cut the back field where the heavier sagebrush and steeper terrain were. After having used it, the tractor could of easily handled a 60" with ease. I did purchase a 60" box blade, and using it never slowed the tractor down, from ripping to spreading, the tractor went through the paces with ease. Mowing was quick and easy, except for the heavier stuff mentioned above that required slowing/stopping. The R4 tires proved dependable, but not overwhelming. Summer and Fall use they were great, in the fields and dirt. Winter time in the snow, they never got stuck, but the tractor spent the whole time moving snow in 4WD. If the snow got more than halfway up the front tires, you had to back up and move some to keep it going. I wish I had gotten regular Ag tires (R1s) instead, but the R4s do their job, and the ride isn't quite as rough as R1s would of been. Overall: For me, this has been a great investment. I knew after purchasing the home and land, I would need a tractor to take care of the upkeep of the property. This tractor has done everything I have asked it to do, and kept me smiling the whole time. If for nothing else, the the trouble and back pain it saved me this winter moving snowdrifts taller than the rear tires in my driveway. Cutting breaks would make this tractor a 5 on a scale of 1-5 for me. That and a mid PTO are the only major things I wish the tractor came with. You can get them on the other 3000 series tractors, but that also comes with a big price hike. For the money I spent, I am not going to complain. The dealer experience has been great, helpful, and have had any thing I called about to add to the tractor in stock, no waiting to get it ordered. I do all my own regular maint. on the tractor, so its never been to the shop for a regular service, but others I know and work with who use either of the two local (within 2 hours) of me say service is fast and dependable. That usually is something we all complain and rant about if it's bad, so I take them for their word on it. Conclusion: I would give this tractor a 4 on the 1-5 scale. If you need something affordable, dependable, for all types of smaller acreage chores, I would give this tractor a serious look. I looked at CaseIH, Kubota, and NewHollands before settling on this one. I have always been a red tractor guy, but couldn't love my JD any more than I do. It has done everything I have asked of it and never complained. My wife and son both can use it, and use it safely without me worrying about them. The controls are simple, straight forward, and easy to get to. The tractor handles fine on terrain from flat, to rolling, to rough and rutted, to more of a grade than a riding mower could handle without puckering where you don't want to. I'm sure it doesn't matter what brand you buy, if you buy what fits your bill, your most likely going to be happy with it, but I am sure am glad I went with this JD 3032e.
Pros: Good work CUT. Use it for its intended purpose, and you won't have issues.
Cons: No cutting breaks or mid PTO. Available on other 3000 series tractors, but cost goes up!
My First Tractor
Model Year: 2013
Just purchased this wonderful machine with the FEL attachment and a 72" grooming mower. Only just beginning to use but already am very happy with this machine. It should do all of the jobs we need done around the house and out on the property. Will have much more to offer in opinions when we get the first few projects done. I just ordered a box blade and it will be here in a week or so then we will have to spread about 20 truck loads of topsoil around the house.
Pros: Just an easy machine to get comfortable with.
Cons: None that I know of right now.
Model Year: 2013
Just purchased this wonderful machine with the FEL attachment and a 72" grooming mower. Only just beginning to use but already am very happy with this machine. It should do all of the jobs we need done around the house and out on the property. Will have much more to offer in opinions when we get the first few projects done. I just ordered a box blade and it will be here in a week or so then we will have to spread about 20 truck loads of topsoil around the house.
Pros: Just an easy machine to get comfortable with.
Cons: None that I know of right now.
Not For The Cold
Model Year: 2010
Problems: When plowing/blowing snow (this has happened 3 times now) snow gets jammed up under the forward/reverse pedals and jams them. When this happens, the tractor rapidly lurches forward and the only way to stop it is to turn the key off. The first time this happened I almost hit our house. The second was in a cleared area, the third time I wasn't so lucky or fast enough and I ran into my hot tub. John Deere dealer basically showed very little concern when I spoke with him about it. If you purchase a JD, make sure you have your tools ready. I've worked on tractors for the better part of 30 years and have never had to go back re-tightening bolts the way I've had to do with this tractor. Factory torqued and marked bolts back out of this thing on a regular basis. Keeping up with loose bolts will keep you very busy. The bolt concoction things they have holding the loader together are so sloppy already they'll have to be replaced this summer. This with only about 220 hours. Not good and very dangerous. Bad battery from the start. As soon as the weather turned toward winter, and if I forgot to plug in the engine heater, it would be jump starting in the morning. That was the first winter, the second has required a jump start every time, even when the engine heater is plugged in. One of the perks of buying something new is that you shouldn't have to be constantly working on it. Wouldn't feel so bad about putting so much time into an old tractor. Honestly, since I purchased this thing, BRAND NEW, I've been wishing I would have just gone ahead and purchased a decent used tractor.
Pros: At least part of it, the bucket I understand is made in America.
Cons: Too many to rewrite here. Read the remarks section.
Model Year: 2010
Problems: When plowing/blowing snow (this has happened 3 times now) snow gets jammed up under the forward/reverse pedals and jams them. When this happens, the tractor rapidly lurches forward and the only way to stop it is to turn the key off. The first time this happened I almost hit our house. The second was in a cleared area, the third time I wasn't so lucky or fast enough and I ran into my hot tub. John Deere dealer basically showed very little concern when I spoke with him about it. If you purchase a JD, make sure you have your tools ready. I've worked on tractors for the better part of 30 years and have never had to go back re-tightening bolts the way I've had to do with this tractor. Factory torqued and marked bolts back out of this thing on a regular basis. Keeping up with loose bolts will keep you very busy. The bolt concoction things they have holding the loader together are so sloppy already they'll have to be replaced this summer. This with only about 220 hours. Not good and very dangerous. Bad battery from the start. As soon as the weather turned toward winter, and if I forgot to plug in the engine heater, it would be jump starting in the morning. That was the first winter, the second has required a jump start every time, even when the engine heater is plugged in. One of the perks of buying something new is that you shouldn't have to be constantly working on it. Wouldn't feel so bad about putting so much time into an old tractor. Honestly, since I purchased this thing, BRAND NEW, I've been wishing I would have just gone ahead and purchased a decent used tractor.
Pros: At least part of it, the bucket I understand is made in America.
Cons: Too many to rewrite here. Read the remarks section.
Does Everything I Ask
Model Year: 2012
I have the remote kit, that I installed with front grapple, works great. I did stumps, bushhog, plow, grade and load. Never fails. What a great little tractor. Smith Tractor, Jay Fl, super sales and service.
Pros: Easy to operate.
Cons: None.
Model Year: 2012
I have the remote kit, that I installed with front grapple, works great. I did stumps, bushhog, plow, grade and load. Never fails. What a great little tractor. Smith Tractor, Jay Fl, super sales and service.
Pros: Easy to operate.
Cons: None.
PTO Switch
Model Year: 2012
I like this tractor but with a recent purchase of a wood chipper was surprised to find out I can't run the PTO without being on the tractor. I should have known this but it slipped by me at the dealer. I am trying to find a way around this.
Pros: Powerful and stable.
Cons: PTO won't allow off seat performance.
Model Year: 2012
I like this tractor but with a recent purchase of a wood chipper was surprised to find out I can't run the PTO without being on the tractor. I should have known this but it slipped by me at the dealer. I am trying to find a way around this.
Pros: Powerful and stable.
Cons: PTO won't allow off seat performance.
John Deere Dothan Al South Sun
Model Year: 2012
July of this year bought 3032E from David Klein at South Sun in Dothan. Did not know what I needed for my eight acres. With David's help, he showed me what was best for me. Man did he hit the nail on the head. One of the nicest man you could met. Thanks David. Elvis Mayes, Dale county Al.
Pros: Made in America.
Cons: None.
Model Year: 2012
July of this year bought 3032E from David Klein at South Sun in Dothan. Did not know what I needed for my eight acres. With David's help, he showed me what was best for me. Man did he hit the nail on the head. One of the nicest man you could met. Thanks David. Elvis Mayes, Dale county Al.
Pros: Made in America.
Cons: None.
New Tractor, Old Tractor Owner
Model Year: 0
Just purchased a Deere 3032e. Not very fancy but then again neither am I. Have not run it much but what little I have it has done all that I've asked. I have a 305 bucket, quick disconnect is great. I also have a Frontier finish mower (package deal) and it seems to be fine so far. I had a Ford 9n years ago so I am not a tractor novice. My dealer experience could have been better. But when they have a product that sells itself and me being just a residential consumer they don't have much incentive to be, uh, accommodating.
Pros: Simple, strong, easy to operate.
Cons: None that I've encountered as of yet.
Model Year: 0
Just purchased a Deere 3032e. Not very fancy but then again neither am I. Have not run it much but what little I have it has done all that I've asked. I have a 305 bucket, quick disconnect is great. I also have a Frontier finish mower (package deal) and it seems to be fine so far. I had a Ford 9n years ago so I am not a tractor novice. My dealer experience could have been better. But when they have a product that sells itself and me being just a residential consumer they don't have much incentive to be, uh, accommodating.
Pros: Simple, strong, easy to operate.
Cons: None that I've encountered as of yet.
JD 3032E
Model Year: 2011
I love this tractor....I have owned 2 JD 2320 and 1 JD 3320 in the past and I like the 3032E over the other 2 models. The comfort level that I have in the seat of the 3032E is not comparable with the other 2 models. I did like my 3320 but it felt too top heavy for me. I have never felt like the 3032E was too top heavy and I have a JD factory canopy installed. The 2320 was a good tractor but I wanted something a little bigger that a 2000 series but smaller that the 3320. Far as features and price, you can't go wrong with this tractor. I also have the loader for the tractor and the loader is real tough and stout.
Pros: Comfortable, excellent loader operations, stout and tough.
Cons: Mostly plastic as far as the body.
Model Year: 2011
I love this tractor....I have owned 2 JD 2320 and 1 JD 3320 in the past and I like the 3032E over the other 2 models. The comfort level that I have in the seat of the 3032E is not comparable with the other 2 models. I did like my 3320 but it felt too top heavy for me. I have never felt like the 3032E was too top heavy and I have a JD factory canopy installed. The 2320 was a good tractor but I wanted something a little bigger that a 2000 series but smaller that the 3320. Far as features and price, you can't go wrong with this tractor. I also have the loader for the tractor and the loader is real tough and stout.
Pros: Comfortable, excellent loader operations, stout and tough.
Cons: Mostly plastic as far as the body.
Great Tractor for the Money
Model Year: 2011
I know I do not have many hours on this tractor yet, but so far it has proven itself wonderfully. I replaced an Allis Chalmers WD with this tractor and talk about something I should have done years ago! I have done just mowing with this tractor so far and it handles my 72" finishing mower with ease. I also used a 60" rotary mower in taller grass and it had no problem. The tractor seems very nimble and turns very short. I am looking forward to putting several hours on this tractor in the spring and summer months next year.
Pros: Price, bare bones, no fancy gadgets.
Cons: None that I can think of at this time.
Model Year: 2011
I know I do not have many hours on this tractor yet, but so far it has proven itself wonderfully. I replaced an Allis Chalmers WD with this tractor and talk about something I should have done years ago! I have done just mowing with this tractor so far and it handles my 72" finishing mower with ease. I also used a 60" rotary mower in taller grass and it had no problem. The tractor seems very nimble and turns very short. I am looking forward to putting several hours on this tractor in the spring and summer months next year.
Pros: Price, bare bones, no fancy gadgets.
Cons: None that I can think of at this time.
3032E Unreliable!
Model Year: 0
Poorly engineered/manufactured! Have had to send in for repair 3 times for leaking oil from front axles and also unusual wear on front bearings. Also 4 times for hydrostatic pedals sticking which would keep it from stopping once moving forward and also would not start since pedals would not always return to the neutral position. Have also had to have it repaired for throttle backing off while operating plus another repair for a wiring malfunction!
Pros: Plenty of power.
Cons: It is in the shop more than on my property.
Model Year: 0
Poorly engineered/manufactured! Have had to send in for repair 3 times for leaking oil from front axles and also unusual wear on front bearings. Also 4 times for hydrostatic pedals sticking which would keep it from stopping once moving forward and also would not start since pedals would not always return to the neutral position. Have also had to have it repaired for throttle backing off while operating plus another repair for a wiring malfunction!
Pros: Plenty of power.
Cons: It is in the shop more than on my property.
Well Satisfied
Model Year: 2010
Nice tractor, well suited for close work in clearing woods, especially when compared to my older MH-50, purchased with rear drawbar, front loader, rear weight bucket, and a primary set of rear wheel weights.
Pros: Very agile; ample power.
Cons: Headlights useless with loader bucket.
Model Year: 2010
Nice tractor, well suited for close work in clearing woods, especially when compared to my older MH-50, purchased with rear drawbar, front loader, rear weight bucket, and a primary set of rear wheel weights.
Pros: Very agile; ample power.
Cons: Headlights useless with loader bucket.
3032E So Far So Good
Model Year: 2010
I purchased the package deal. Tractor, rotary cutter, box blade, front end loader, and trailer. I don't own any land myself. My Dad, 88 years old, owns about 4 acres. That's where the tractor lives. My daughter and her family live on 10 acres. So far I've been clearing and mowing on my Dad's place. I'm pleased with the tractor and the implements. I just need lots of practice.
Pros: Value.
Cons: None so far.
Model Year: 2010
I purchased the package deal. Tractor, rotary cutter, box blade, front end loader, and trailer. I don't own any land myself. My Dad, 88 years old, owns about 4 acres. That's where the tractor lives. My daughter and her family live on 10 acres. So far I've been clearing and mowing on my Dad's place. I'm pleased with the tractor and the implements. I just need lots of practice.
Pros: Value.
Cons: None so far.