Price Check 300x, 300cx pricing
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mattcage
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Cant give you any specifics, but get the 300cx. It will only be a couple hundred more. I have a 2nd hand 3720 with a 300x and really wish I had the bigger loader.
I didn't know any better when I bought mine, but still got a pretty good deal on the setup. No choice when buying second hand.
Wish I had more loader capacity, especially when looking at using pallet forks. If you are buying new, just roll in the big loader and a nice set of pallet forks. Couple more months of payments but you will be happier is my thought.
I didn't know any better when I bought mine, but still got a pretty good deal on the setup. No choice when buying second hand.
Wish I had more loader capacity, especially when looking at using pallet forks. If you are buying new, just roll in the big loader and a nice set of pallet forks. Couple more months of payments but you will be happier is my thought.
I will get the 300cx if it is compatible with my tractor (955). SO far I have only seen JD list the 300x as compatible with the 955. I want someone to tell me (from JD or otherwise) why the 300cx would not work if the 300x would.
My understanding is the loaders attachments are identical.
Thanks,
jx
My understanding is the loaders attachments are identical.
Thanks,
jx
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Hardware will probably fit a 955 but, is the front axle gunna fit the capacity of the loader? I have been real tempted to install the neighbors 300cx on my 790, just to try it. It shure looks like it would fit to me, hyd. couplers angle different though. Axles, tractor weight are factors.
JD4ME2
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My 300CX was about $4400, can't remember if that was before or after I changed to the
HD bucket. I have a 3320.
HD bucket. I have a 3320.
Spudland_Dave
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I dont have one, but I had looked into it for my FIL a year ago... The 300x is the one reccomended by JD...
Only one "problem"...apparently, JD Discontinued the 300x/955 mount kit as a whole goods package, so that means they need to be ordered thru parts...
Translation to english - Its more expensive thru parts....but maybe you can talk em down a bit on the parts to get a little closer.
As to the 300cx vs x fitting...I dunno, I'd imagine the cx would fit, but you'd need to use your head. I dont think the front axle on your 955 can handle 100% capacity of the cx. Not to mention, the 955 is a physically smaller machine then the 3x20's which normally get the 300cx, ballast and plenty of it will be your friend.
BUT, I'd probally still buy the CX and get the skid steer QA and just be smart about using it.
HardlyWarcane
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I too have a 3320 and I bought the CX and a 4 n 1 bucket for the front -that was pricy ,but know that I've had the 4 in 1 ,you couldn't get it away from me.
I had the same question - and was shown - the cylinders on the loader is the only differance between the 300,300X and the 300 CX to give the extra lift.
Jan 7th of 09 I bought an 2008 3320 tractor 0 hrs:
In Langley ,BC ,Cnd - I paid $20,083.00
I added 300CX loader for $4188.00 which came with a 72" bucket.
I added a 4N1 bucket for $2699.00 which came with a 60" bucket and needed to add the power beyond kit for $362.00,to run the hydraulic's.
The 4n1 bucket takes you from "just" a loader to an I can do anything!
I built a boom that I drive up to and close the mouth on and I'm a crane ,did the same with forks, you can bulldoze, clam ,bottom dump, ...it's just the most usefully tool.
Good luck.
I had the same question - and was shown - the cylinders on the loader is the only differance between the 300,300X and the 300 CX to give the extra lift.
Jan 7th of 09 I bought an 2008 3320 tractor 0 hrs:
In Langley ,BC ,Cnd - I paid $20,083.00
I added 300CX loader for $4188.00 which came with a 72" bucket.
I added a 4N1 bucket for $2699.00 which came with a 60" bucket and needed to add the power beyond kit for $362.00,to run the hydraulic's.
The 4n1 bucket takes you from "just" a loader to an I can do anything!
I built a boom that I drive up to and close the mouth on and I'm a crane ,did the same with forks, you can bulldoze, clam ,bottom dump, ...it's just the most usefully tool.
Good luck.
Spudland_Dave
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True, but theres more to the story....not just the lift cylinders, but the CX uses an additional linkage to generate more curl force.
300CX:
300X:
Another thing I just noticed looking at these pics (it may be an optical illusion) is it appears the foward portion of the boom is smaller on the X and the CX also utilizes a larger equilizer tube....
HardlyWarcane
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Good point's.
See what happens when you go trying to trust a sales person - it's always the same,tell you what you want to hear I guess!
Sorry for the misstaken info. !!!
Isn't it true though that a pic's worth a thousand words ?
See what happens when you go trying to trust a sales person - it's always the same,tell you what you want to hear I guess!
Sorry for the misstaken info. !!!
Isn't it true though that a pic's worth a thousand words ?
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My 70 R loader was less than $900. with components and tax. The cylinder rods are 1 1/16" and have no problem lifting the rear tires with a counter weight. It will lift 8' and at 2100 rpm cycle quickly.
When I looked at adding a 200cx loader the extra mounting kit required for my application, tax, and shipping was just short of $3500. I just couldn't see where value, met quality. Granted every owner may not have the time, patience, or tools to fabricate a loader but it was the best choice for me.
When I looked at adding a 200cx loader the extra mounting kit required for my application, tax, and shipping was just short of $3500. I just couldn't see where value, met quality. Granted every owner may not have the time, patience, or tools to fabricate a loader but it was the best choice for me.
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Good people, friendly , gives what you pay for ,nothing hidden ,no suprises!
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We'll see how it turns out ?
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Good people, friendly , gives what you pay for ,nothing hidden ,no suprises!
But again you have to have the equipment to build them with - as the name implies he sells plans - very good plans - easy to follow.
I do have the equipment and shop to do it in ,but have not biult my 708 digger (backhoe) in the few years I've had the plans for, because I don't have the time!
So a friend said ,take the plans to a local trade school ,or welder training school, even some high schools - so I did - a colleldge and I'm suppling the hydraulic's and steel and controls and students are at work on it now !
It's being worked on my the students who get all there work projects completed early and want to work on this digger - it's like a bonus for the better learners.
We'll see how it turns out ?
The teacher thought it was a great project for all the differant asspects of the unit , from hydraulic's to welding ,to wiring , small engine usage.
This is getting too long - so if your wondering check out the site and look up the 708 Cad-digger you'll see what's being built...very cool toy!
CadPlans Corporation - Where you can find designs, tips and order information to build your own backhoes, diggers and MORE!
CadPlans Corporation - Where you can find designs, tips and order information to build your own backhoes, diggers and MORE!
Interesting and good idea about the trade school suggestion. I think I will check into that. Thanks
