New to me 3320

[foggy1111]

I finally located the 3320 I was looking for via the Tractor House site. It only has 230 hours on it....and looks like new. Has the right stuff for my needs, eHydro, 300CX loader, 3rd remotes WITH hydraulics to the front via optional JD lines, block heater, HD Grille Guard, Big R4 tires and more. It's all ready for that Markham 48" grapple.

The one thing strange was that this tractor has the "standard" 61" bucket. I would much prefer the HD bucket....but it wasnt a deal breaker. I'm going to beef it up bit. I think if I put a channel along the top, add a strap to each side and put my modified tooth bar (from my 790) on the bucket....I should be good to go. (?)

I'm happy that I found a nice clean used 3320 at a fair price. :thumbsup:

 

[foggy1111]

A few more pics......

I have a 790 to sell now.

 

[vsumoski]

230 hours!
Did it spend it's entire existence idling in a garage?
Way clean.

Congratulations, looks brand spankin' new.

 

[foggy1111]

Yep...pretty clean for and 06. The former owner did some brush hogging and used it for snow removal. He bought a 4X20 with a cab to replace this tractor. This tractor has spent most of its time in a nice shed. :thumbsup:

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

Nice score on a clean machine. You'll love it.

 

[RoyJackson]

The one thing strange was that this tractor has the "standard" 61" bucket. I would much prefer the HD bucket....but it wasnt a deal breaker. I'm going to beef it up bit. I think if I put a channel along the top, add a strap to each side and put my modified tooth bar (from my 790) on the bucket....I should be good to go. (?)

I'm happy that I found a nice clean used 3320 at a fair price. :thumbsup:

Good for you, Foggy!! Nice tractor!

If your 790 had a 61" bucket, the tooth bar shouldn't require any modification at all. Mine (from my old 790) fit right in the 4400's bucket.

 

[kennyd]

Nice find:thumbsup:

 

[Thomas]

Dang,that looks like roll off showroom..congrats,many good hours of meter to you.

 

[foggy1111]

Good for you, Foggy!! Nice tractor!

If your 790 had a 61" bucket, the tooth bar shouldn't reuire any modification at all. Mine (from my old 790) fit right in the 4400's bucket.

If my memory serves.....the bucket on my 790 is 54" wide. So, I will need to either modify the tooth bar or buy a new one. (My 790 lives 150 miles away.....and I need to measure to make certain....'cause I don't trust my memory at times :laughing

I'm not certain on the differences from the "standard" bucket vs the "Heavy Duty" bucket. Anyone know if its the same general bucket with just reinforcement added? ....or is the overall bucket metal thicker?

Thanks for the comments.

 

[DanD78]

I had a neighbor that has the standard bucket and bent the top down moving a log. I pushed it straight again then took a legnth of either 2"x2" or 2"x3" 1/4" thick angle iron and welded it across the top of the bucket with the legs facing down on the bucket. Hold it back from the front lip so it rests flat across the top. Find a good MIG welder and weld it solid. I also welded on 3 grab hooks to the flats of the angle. He has had no more issues with it bending and has had the same loader on two tractors. I can get a picture of the repair if this isn't clear.

Dan

 

[DennisH]

Great looking 3320:thumbsup:

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

Nice looking tractor! Congratulations.

 

[JDGreenGrass]

Nice rig.

I see ya got the top down and you're ready to cruise the back 40. Sweet.:thumbsup:

I hope you find it's the right machine for you.

Best wishes and congrats.

 

[kennyd]

Don't forget to change your signature

 

[RoyJackson]

If my memory serves.....the bucket on my 790 is 54" wide. So, I will need to either modify the tooth bar or buy a new one. (My 790 lives 150 miles away.....and I need to measure to make certain....'cause I don't trust my memory at times :laughing

My 790's bucket was 61" (standard bucket on a 419 loader). Since you have a 70 loader...well, I'd think it's a 61", but you'll know soon enough.
It's pretty easy to modify the tooth bar. I think I already described what I did in another thread (and IIRC, you asked the question).

 

[USNative]

WTG on that immaculate 3320 !!! :thumbsup:

 

[jenkinsph]

Nice clean tractor You did good.:thumbsup:

You know it really doesn't matter much whether the existing bucket is heavy duty or not as long as the bucket is beefed up before it gets bent. I would brace it up right away and you should have no worries.

 

[AKfish]

I think if I put a channel along the top, add a strap to each side and put my modified tooth bar (from my 790) on the bucket....I should be good to go. (?)

I'm happy that I found a nice clean used 3320 at a fair price. :thumbsup:

Great lookin' tractor! Congrats! :thumbsup:

I agree on the bucket mods. Although, you might consider a section of rectangular steel tubing across the top edge instead of the channel. You could run the flat stock up to the top of tubing and weld the ends of the tubing closed. Probably go with 5/16" or maybe even 3/8" if you're feeling especially "hefty" on the flat bar and 1/4" wall on the tubing!!

AKfish

 

[Nitro-Fish]

Great looking tractor foggy, glad to see you finally found one in decent shape. BTW, the HD bucket has a double wall across the top of the bucket and has additional banding on the bottom & sides. If you have the room (or the need), I know the 3320 will handle the 72" bucket with no problem at all; I bought both the 5' and 6' when I purchased the tractor (5' for when I'm in the woods & 6' for when I'm out in the open). I already had a tooth bar for the 5' too, so that made my mind up for me; also the dealer had a really good price on the used (but looked like new) 6' HD bucket that I just couldn't pass on after our snowfall last year.

 

[Rob-D]

If my memory serves.....the bucket on my 790 is 54" wide. So, I will need to either modify the tooth bar or buy a new one. (My 790 lives 150 miles away.....and I need to measure to make certain....'cause I don't trust my memory at times :laughing

I'm not certain on the differences from the "standard" bucket vs the "Heavy Duty" bucket. Anyone know if its the same general bucket with just reinforcement added? ....or is the overall bucket metal thicker?

Thanks for the comments.

The metal is the same thickness but the bucket is reinforced in several places. The top edge is a welded tube and much stronger. I bent the top edge on my old bucket but the HD one held up fine. In fact it has a hook welded to it and I pull on it quite hard at times.

Also the bar is stronger and has holes in it for teeth. You can put another edge on it too if I remember.

Maybe you can talk to your dealer about a trade up, might be cheaper than reinforcing it. The HD bucket is 73" long, the 3320 can take it with ease. I fill it to overflowing with rocks, etc.

Rob