B2320 to a B2920/3200

[TigerfaninAR]

How noticeable is the difference in power when going up. Have the 2320 and like so many before the needs didn't quite match what I thought when purchased almost 2 years ago. Initially thought light loader work with mostly mowing 3-4 acres. I way underestimated the loader work in moving dirt, levelling with boxblade, and now want a decent size garden. Have used the middle buster to break up the area but will be borrowing my uncle's disc as well.

Still need to mow so can't see going any larger than the 3200. The 2320 can do it but I've seen the limitations and my question is how big a difference is the upgrade to the 2920/3200?

 

[Tompet]

That is a difficult call. I went from a B2920tlb to a B3300tlb (mostly same as a 3200) but the reason for me was mostly due to BH and more pto power. In your case from what was described with wanting to continue mowing, do you care wether the mower deck is floating or a ground contact mower? The 2920 mmm will still be a floating deck like your 2320 (possibly the same one?) while the 3200 mmm is different and rides on the wheels as a ground contact mower. As far as the FEL difference I was always pretty impressed with the 2920 capability in that dept. I don't see a huge difference with the 3300 but it has a little larger bucket. The question is what is the real world difference between the 2320 and 2920 FEL capabilities. Maybe someone else could speak from experience on that question. If you don't care about the difference in the mmm and wrestling with that and maybe a little less maneuverability mowing my suggestion would be to go right to the 3200. Btw, with the mowing what kind of tire do you have with the 2320? Maybe turfs on a 3200?

It does sound like you have enough reason for a larger tractor"....the two year itch! Been there myself!

 

[spudd74]

I would recommend the 3200. I spent over a year deciding between a 2920 and a 3200. Granted I upgraded from a bx2230 so either way it was a big jump. The 3200 doesn't just have more hp its overall physically bigger. You feel more like your sitting in the tractor and not on the tractor, to me it was alot more comfortable. I got the FEL and 60"MMM. I'm impressed at how nice it cuts the grass for how big of a tractor it is. The bucket is also bigger than the 2920. It does vibrate a little, but it is a tractor. I absolutely love the 3200 and have never had a single regret.

 

[94BULLITT]

Since you have a 2320 and want to upgrade I would go to a B3200. I don't think you will find very much difference in a B2920 to justify the upgrade.

 

[tractchores]

There's not much difference between the b2920 and b2320, you get a different (bigger) loader, more HP and different tires I think. If you find your current limitation is power then the B2920 would be a good solution. If the issue is more weight / size then the B3200 would be just a bit bigger. I've got the B2920 and use it for lots of loader work and 3pt work and really like it. There's plenty of power to do the loader work and its got enough power to work at a lower RPM, which I like too (quieter, less fuel). I'd go and try out both and see which one seems to fit what you're looking to do.

 

[94BULLITT]

You could also step up to a b3000.

 

[Mac25]

Or you could keep what you have and see if your dealer would be willing to trade up from a LA304 FEL to a LA364 FEL and save some money.

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[JOHNTHOMAS]

Along with several BXs I've owned a B7800, B3200, L3240, B2320 and now own a B2620. You mentioned mowing as a required task along with FEL work. The 23/26/29 are basically the same size with the B3200 being a bit of a step up. My experience with FEL work is the weight of the tractor is the more limiting factor than the HP. The L3240 was far superior FEL work wise vs any of the Bs with the same HP (B7800/B3200/L3240) due to almost twice the weight of the tractor.
For mowing with a MMM bigger is, well bigger thus impairing manuverability. I personally prefer the Rear finish mower for mowing in areas where it will fit/manuver OK. The RFM is also quite a bit less money to buy than a MMM, easier to service, easier and quicker to attach and remove. One could move up in weight to an L with RFM for near the same price as a B with MMM. Guess a MMM will fit an L if one has to have the MMM.
I'm not a bigger is better guy as you can see my up and down in size moves. I now have a B2620 FEL BH after having a BX25 and I'd trade back to the BX25 in a heart beat but need to get some payments made on this B2620 first.
Any way, I don't think you'll be satisfied going up in HP and same size tractor (B2320/B2620/B2920) because traction usually runs out before HP on these models. If you have to go up and stay with a B then at least the B3200 but I'd sure look at a heavier L first, Just one mans free opinion. I moved down from the L3240 because I'm on a hillside and the distance from my head to the ground was scary after using BXs and Bs. That was the only reason because the twice as heavy L was Grand indeed.

 

[TigerfaninAR]

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For mowing with a MMM bigger is, well bigger thus impairing manuverability. I personally prefer the Rear finish mower for mowing in areas where it will fit/manuver OK. The RFM is also quite a bit less money to buy than a MMM, easier to service, easier and quicker to attach and remove. One could move up in weight to an L with RFM for near the same price as a B with MMM. .
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This has been on my mind as well. I like the maneuvarability of the MMM but I have mostly open areas except of course around the house and one area with many trees that I want to make into multiple beds with shrubs/ground cover etc. The 3200 use a 5 foot mower or could it do a 6 footer? My land is flat as a pancake.

Oh my, the juices starting to flow thinking of a new tractor. The wife's 40th birthday is next month wonder if she'll be happy with a tractor? :thumbsup:

Maybe time to call Barlows and see what can work out, may also see what they have as far as used, not opposed to that either.

 

[tomf]

I'd go with the biggest, most powerful tractor that meets your needs. I own a B2400 and wish I'd gone bigger. Mainly because of the PTO horsepower. When I bought mine I was a novice, still am, but more experienced. You'd be surprised how often PTO horsepower is the limiting factor for some implements, like a snow blower or PTO generator. I'd like my PTO horsepower to be at least 24 HP, but preferably 30 HP. Just my two cents, which is about how much advise is worth.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

This has been on my mind as well. I like the maneuvarability of the MMM but I have mostly open areas except of course around the house and one area with many trees that I want to make into multiple beds with shrubs/ground cover etc. The 3200 use a 5 foot mower or could it do a 6 footer? My land is flat as a pancake.
Oh my, the juices starting to flow thinking of a new tractor. The wife's 40th birthday is next month wonder if she'll be happy with a tractor? :thumbsup:

Maybe time to call Barlows and see what can work out, may also see what they have as far as used, not opposed to that either.

The B will run a 6' RFM or MMM. I had a 6' cheap RFM which kept breaking on my rough hillside, gullied rocky land. I traded it to a 6' Landpride RFM which was about twice as heavy and built like a tank. Barlows gave me the $1250 I paid for the cheapo on a $1750 Landpride.
There was no issue with power at the PTO for either mower with the B7800, L3240 or B3200 but the Landpride would sort of swing the B tractors at the bottom of the hill when I made my turn, no problem after learning that it would do it. It never swung the L3240 in any way. The L3240 handled it like it wasn't even there except for steep hills where it would tax the HP of the heavier tractor on the steepest incline, not the PTO but the tractor pulling power.
People used to have little push mowers for close trim and some still do. Me in areas to narrow to get my 6' Front deck F3080 into. I spray the tight areas also some times....or my wife does and my maintenance guy at the rental property does.The RFM is great for open ground and can get up close on the side if there isn't tractor twisting in tight areas.
I think Barlows will be a great place to start your research.

 

[beckmurph]

I have owned both the b2620 and the B3200. The B3200 is bigger, but more comfortable to operate. When I would run the b2620 for an hour or more, mowing, my right leg and hip would feel cramped. I am 6' and about 200lbs, so I am not that big. I am far more comfortable on the B3200. I just wish the steering wheel was about 2" higher, because I hit my knee on the steering wheel if I am in a hurry to exit the tractor.
The b2620 is light in the front end. When mowing with an RFM or rotary cutter, with out the fel on, the front axle would slide down hill if operating on a slope. The B3200, which has a 4 cylinder engine, does not have this problem.
The B3200 fel is stronger than the fel on the b2620. I moved a large rock with both tractors, at different times. The b2620 would pick the rock up just enough to move it. The B3200 picked up the rock at idle and it would lift it as high as needed.
The B3200 is a little more expensive than the bxx20's, but in my opinion, it is well worth the extra dollars.:2cents:

 

[TigerfaninAR]

Appreciate all the feed back,email has been sent to Brady. Anxious to hear his reply. He was great to work with first time around.

 

[CDN Farm Boy]

Mowing vs loader work is a tough call. Usually, for mowing you want a lighter tractor for less compation & chance of ruts. For loader work you want as heavy as you can get. B2X20 are 4' wide vs 5' for the B3X00 frame. Don't overlook the B3300SU if you don't care about mid/front impliments. Same tractor as a 3200 without the mid pto and a couple other creature compforts but cheaper to offset and a couple more hp at the rear pto.

For the flat ground, if you don't have a lot of trees to get around, I'd go with the 6' mower in a heartbeat.

 

[TigerfaninAR]

Mowing vs loader work is a tough call. Usually, for mowing you want a lighter tractor for less compation & chance of ruts. For loader work you want as heavy as you can get. B2X20 are 4' wide vs 5' for the B3X00 frame. Don't overlook the B3300SU if you don't care about mid/front impliments. Same tractor as a 3200 without the mid pto and a couple other creature compforts but cheaper to offset and a couple more hp at the rear pto.

If go with the 3200 most likely would go with a rear finish mower. So the B3300 is same tractor except for the mid pto? What other reason would I need a mid PTO in the future if not using a MMM? Definitely won't need a snow blower or anything like that here in Arkansas. Guess need to add that one to the list to look at.

Definitely have more mowing than loader work but after mowing for almost two years the yard could definitely take more tractor.
Thanks

 

[kuboman]

As JT mentioned you might do well to look at the L's. The L3200 could be a good fit for you. Stronger loader and more tractor to handle it. I wish the new L's were out when i bought my b3200 because I think I would have ended up with it instead.

 

[ruralruss]

This has been on my mind as well. I like the maneuvarability of the MMM but I have mostly open areas except of course around the house and one area with many trees that I want to make into multiple beds with shrubs/ground cover etc. The 3200 use a 5 foot mower or could it do a 6 footer? My land is flat as a pancake.

Oh my, the juices starting to flow thinking of a new tractor. The wife's 40th birthday is next month wonder if she'll be happy with a tractor? :thumbsup:

Maybe time to call Barlows and see what can work out, may also see what they have as far as used, not opposed to that either.

I use a 5' rotary cutter in tough 4' grasses with my B3200. Never used a finish mower though.

 

[CDN Farm Boy]

If go with the 3200 most likely would go with a rear finish mower. So the B3300 is same tractor except for the mid pto? What other reason would I need a mid PTO in the future if not using a MMM? Definitely won't need a snow blower or anything like that here in Arkansas. Guess need to add that one to the list to look at.

Definitely have more mowing than loader work but after mowing for almost two years the yard could definitely take more tractor.
Thanks

I don't remember all the differences now but there is enough that when I was shopping, it was the same price as the B2920 and alot less than the B3200.

 

[94BULLITT]

I don't remember all the differences now but there is enough that when I was shopping, it was the same price as the B2920 and alot less than the B3200.

It has the 15x19.5 rear tires like a l3200 and 3800. I am not sure what the fronts are. I like the larger tires.

 

[Tompet]

If go with the 3200 most likely would go with a rear finish mower. So the B3300 is same tractor except for the mid pto? What other reason would I need a mid PTO in the future if not using a MMM? Definitely won't need a snow blower or anything like that here in Arkansas. Guess need to add that one to the list to look .

The biggest and really only difference physically between the b3200 and the b3300 is ONLY if you get the standard b3300 r4 tires. The 3300 has the larger r4 tires front and rear like found found on the L3200 (like94bullitt wrote) But, if you get turf tires or ag (r1) tires there is NO difference in tires for the b3200 or b3300 and then they will have an identical stance. If your dealer cooperates you could order the smaller r4's for the b3300 that are standard on the b3200. That is what I did but I had some particular reasons for doing so.

The other differences are no cruise control on 3300 (optional about $100.), 25pto hp on 3300 vs 23pto hp on 3200, no mid pto as you're aware on the b3300, a step is standard on 3300 (optional for 3200). Another thing is with the larger r4's most seem to opt for the 60" fel bucket to cover the wider width of the larger r4's. rather than the standard 54" fel bucket. If you get the r1ag tires or the turf tires (or order with the b3200 r4's) the 54" bucket will cover the rear tire tracks. The b3300 is cheaper mostly due to no mid pto.

The major items for a mid pto are mmm or front snowblower, but there are other items like a generator and someone on here listed some other mid pto items available I never even thought about. It sounds like your decision comes down to how you want to mow and tire choice. Or check out the L's like others said. Minor point, but I do like the flat deck on the B's which the base L's don't have. Anyway, keep us posted on your decisions. Enjoy!