R3039 is in!!!

[joemd11]

Well I went to the dealer today to see my new tractor. It was in the shop being prepped for delivery so I couldn't drive it around. It was still an exciting day even though I could only sit on it. Now if I can just figure out how to post these pics.http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...nt.php?attachmentid=205619&stc=1&d=1301175284

 

[snowplow1]

Nice, very nice, your gonna have fun with that.

 

[joemd11]

Thanks Snowplow. That is a nice setup you have there. I know from experience that you get plenty of seat time in the winter (U.P. winter = Sept thru May). Do you need chains with those R4's?

 

[Jimjammer4]

Awesome pics. If you could, please get a couple pics of the side where the FEL controls are located. My dealer told me that most of the newer models have a neater and less obtrusive way of setting up the joystick control for the loader. From your pics, it looks like that's true but a closeup of the controls would answer the question completely for me. That's one great looking tractor! I can see why you're so excited.

 

[Jimjammer4]

LS is definitely going through some model changes and the confusion is mounting. Like the unit Joemd11 just received, I too am waiting for an R3039 (or is it a G3039 ?) to arrive at my dealer in Smithton IL. They tell me they expect a couple in April. They didn't have a brochure or even a picture of it yet, but the pics posted by Joemd11 helped a lot if it's an R series. What was the price quoted for the R3039 from the dealer? My dealer quoted $16,900, but as I stated in a previous post, I think they are confused about what model is actually replacing the I3040. He told me it would be a G3039, but no one here on this forum is familiar with that. I'm not sure anymore of what model I'm looking for since I don't know what they call it. Kind of a humorous situation if you ask me. I have to admit that the R3039 would suit me fine. (from the pics Joemd11 posted)

 

[rocknrod]

Joe thats an awesome unit. I would be proud of that one. I like the colored shift knobs. Is that a 2012 unit?
Great picture taking.:thumbsup:

 

[snowplow1]

Thanks Snowplow. That is a nice setup you have there. I know from experience that you get plenty of seat time in the winter (U.P. winter = Sept thru May). Do you need chains with those R4's?

No chains needed this winter, first with the tractor, but the tires are loaded and most of the plowing I was able to do in 2wd.

 

[joemd11]

Thanks for the words everyone. I don't get this excited over a new car and my wife is starting to worry about me. She is also pleased that I can now trash my stack of tractor brochures. RocknRod, I don't know if it is considered a 2011 or 2012 model year. It is the new model replacement for the i3040 - according to my dealer. Anyway, they are going to deliver it on Friday so I should have more info and pics after that. One other thing I'd like some feedback on. Am I nuts if I wax it and ArmourAll the tires after delivery ? Time to go clean out the shed so I have a place to park it.
Cheers ya'll.

 

[snowplow1]

Thanks for the words everyone. I don't get this excited over a new car and my wife is starting to worry about me. She is also pleased that I can now trash my stack of tractor brochures. RocknRod, I don't know if it is considered a 2011 or 2012 model year. It is the new model replacement for the i3040 - according to my dealer. Anyway, they are going to deliver it on Friday so I should have more info and pics after that. One other thing I'd like some feedback on. Am I nuts if I wax it and ArmourAll the tires after delivery ? Time to go clean out the shed so I have a place to park it.
Cheers ya'll.

Not sure about armorall, but I did wax mine.

 

[Jimjammer4]

My wife thinks we're all nuts. When I told her I wanted to keep it in the garage, she flipped out and said "it's only a tractor!" "You're gonna get it filthy dirty when you use it" "Just let it sit in the barn like your other tractor (well used Ford 8N)." I told her the barn is dusty, humid, and has a dirt floor. That just won't work for my new baby. I let her read Joemd11's post about being excited about getting his new tractor. The wax and Armorall part put her over the top!!!! Oh well.......

 

[LittleBlueTractor]

My wife thinks we're all nuts.

...and she's probably right.:laughing:

 

[joemd11]

My wife thinks we're all nuts. When I told her I wanted to keep it in the garage, she flipped out and said "it's only a tractor!" "You're gonna get it filthy dirty when you use it" "Just let it sit in the barn like your other tractor (well used Ford 8N)." I told her the barn is dusty, humid, and has a dirt floor. That just won't work for my new baby. I let her read Joemd11's post about being excited about getting his new tractor. The wax and Armorall part put her over the top!!!! Oh well.......

Oh thanks Jim. Now my wife will have a witness at my commitment hearing:confused2:!

 

[Dirty pile]

I keep mine in the garage : )

 

[Sublifer]

Looks nice!

LOL about the wax and armorall! I was actually thinking about waxing mine too. haha

 

[joemd11]

It was a long week but I finally took delivery of the R3039 today:thumbsup: The weather was cold, wet, and generally miserable around here so I just pulled it into the garage to look it over. Wow!!! I think I'm going to like it. The wife was a bit miffed when she got home from work and her garage was taken. I assured her it was only temporary - ahem. I will post some pics tomorrow if the weather cooperates.
Cheers!

 

[joemd11]

Here are some more pics of my new machine. Wish I had some action shots but I haven't got any implements yet. My other thought is that this is the best that it is ever going to look - it's all downhill from here I also wanted to thank everyone for sharing their knowledge and experience with me during my search for a tractor. I'm sure I'll need some more help in buying implements. Cheers to all!