First post, first tractor LS R3039H

[javarob]

I went in today and purchased a new R3039H. It gets delivered Friday! I have been searching for a few months now although I have been reading the forum on and off for a few years. I worked on a research farm 25 years ago while going to school. The farm was well funded and had a lot of nice toys. Since then I always dreamed of having a tractor, even with my little 1/4 acre piece of land, lol. I bumped into 5 acres of about 2/3 wooded property at at a price I couldn't refuse early this year. So now I am beginning a fairly big adventure for a computer nerd.

I looked at most of the brands out there, and no one nearby could match the price/features of the LS. The bigger names were WAY off. I liked the DK40 too, but even it was almost 3k more and had to be shipped since they are sold out in the area. I may have been able to get by with the 3033 and I am sure it is great, but I liked that the 3039 just seemed a little more rugged all around. I have a lot of clearing to do, so I hope that a little more capacity will make life a little easier (and more tolerant of noob mistakes). I am slightly worried that it is overkill, but have read a hundred times that you should pick one size bigger than you think you need. I also picked up a Woods bb72x rotary cutter. My next purchase will be a post hole digger, though a 3pt chipper would be really handy too. Obviously a tiller is a must, and of course a blade for winter, and at that point I probably wont need any of it because my wife will kill me, lol.

I had a few things added. The tires are loaded, radiator heater, and I had hoses run for a 3rd function remote too. I hope to wind up with a grapple of some sort very soon. I would love to be able to pick up trees after I cut them down to make it easier to cut them up. I'll have a bunch of cut brush to move around too.

I was a little concerned about tire choice since I will need to plow my road in winter. I found that siping thread a few days ago, and so now I feel a little better about the R4 choice. I'll pick up the tool for it this summer, and try to get it completed before fall. It doesn't sound like much fun to do when it is cold.

We are supposed to get some beautiful weather for the weekend, so this should be fun! I'll take some pictures and send them along when it arrives. I'll appreciate them later as a reminder of what it looked like before being completely covered in mud and dirt

 

[George2615]

Congrats on the new tractor and Welcome To TBN.

 

[breadtrk]

Way to go! The waiting was the hardest part for me, felt like a kid before his birthday.

 

[windcatcher]

Way to go! The waiting was the hardest part for me, felt like a kid before his birthday.

No kidding! I'm still waiting because I have to sell my second house before making the jump.

The suspense is killing me!

Javarob, congratulations on your new tractor. Be sure to read the owner's manual, and pull your break in maintenance according to schedule. These are tough tractors.

 

[k0ua]

Congratulations Javarob on you new machine..I see you are a Mo. boy, so be sure to meet the rest of the Mo. boys over on the Missouri "watering hole" thread posted below.
If there is anything we can help with, let us know and we will try our best.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/midwest-great-lakes/228416-missouri-roll-call-show-me.html

 

[AaronS]

Congrats on the new tractor. I feel your pain. I've been waiting for my 4046 for a few weeks now and the dealer doesn't have an expected delivery date for me. How does that annoying commercial go? "I want my money (tractor)...and I want it now!

 

[rwork]

Congrats on the new tractor! I'm sure you're going to get a lot of work out of it. I've had my R3039H for almost two years, with 210 hrs, and love it. No issues whatsoever. I did manage to bend a stabilizer bar by backing the box blade into a stump, but that was on me.

 

[kingrace78]

Do you think the extra $ for the 4046 is worth it? I am trying to decide. I was quoted xr4040H = $23,510 and xr4046H = $24,600
Thanks

 

[javarob]

Way to go! The waiting was the hardest part for me, felt like a kid before his birthday.

The dealer had the machine you have on site with the cab. He asked me if I was sure I didn't want that instead, lol. The 3039 is already a stretch for the budget, so had to decline. I did sit in it for a bit, definitely a nice machine.

 

[TSO]

Congrats - nice tractor!

 

[javarob]

Congratulations Javarob on you new machine..I see you are a Mo. boy, so be sure to meet the rest of the Mo. boys over on the Missouri "watering hole" thread posted below.
If there is anything we can help with, let us know and we will try our best.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/midwest-great-lakes/228416-missouri-roll-call-show-me.html

Thank you. I joined that thread, and have made my way about 2/3 through it. It has been very interesting reading through the past few seasons & all the weather, etc., that we have been having. When I make it to the end, I'll say hello. I am sure I'll have a ton of questions. Right now I need a tree identification expert, and a hydro-geologist, lol. I could use some advice about putting in a few culvert pipes...

Congrats on the new tractor! I'm sure you're going to get a lot of work out of it. I've had my R3039H for almost two years, with 210 hrs, and love it. No issues whatsoever. I did manage to bend a stabilizer bar by backing the box blade into a stump, but that was on me.

Thank you! How do you like that stump bucket on the 3039? I mentioned it to the dealer and he had some concerns that it might be hard on the machine. It sure looks handy though.

Do you think the extra $ for the 4046 is worth it? I am trying to decide. I was quoted xr4040H = $23,510 and xr4046H = $24,600
Thanks

You probably weren't asking me because I have little experience. I had a look at the 3039 as it was setting next to a 4041 & 4046, and I was surprised at how much more beefy the axle, etc., is. I think the 3039 is plenty big enough for most of my needs, but I definitely did like the look of the much bigger front tires. If the xr models are related to each other like the r models, then they look to be the same tractor. If you think you need the extra power, a thousand bucks difference over ten years seems like a small price to pay. Best of luck to you.

The dealer calls me this morning and says that he has a problem. He says that his delivery guy can't come tomorrow, so it has to be today, and he asks me if that is ok, lol. That is a bit like asking a kid if Christmas can come a day early. So it is supposed to arrive this afternoon late.

 

[jaydee325]

Congrats here from a fellow R3039H owner. It's a great tractor and you will be amazed at the work it can do!

Bob

 

[George2615]

Do you think the extra $ for the 4046 is worth it? I am trying to decide. I was quoted xr4040H = $23,510 and xr4046H = $24,600
Thanks

For the $1090 difference I would take the 4046. You never know when you might need that extra HP or capacity. I didn't need a 4040 or 4046 but did want the cab so I got the XR3037HC. Like it very much so far.

 

[rwork]

Thank you! How do you like that stump bucket on the 3039? I mentioned it to the dealer and he had some concerns that it might be hard on the machine. It sure looks handy though.


Notice that I have the narrow design stump bucket, not one of the large wedge shaped ones. I've had great luck with mine. I mainly use it to uproot smaller 4-6" trees. I have dug up some very large pine stumps with it , as well.

 

[javarob]

Congrats on the new tractor and Welcome To TBN.

Congrats - nice tractor!

Congrats here from a fellow R3039H owner. It's a great tractor and you will be amazed at the work it can do!

Bob

Notice that I have the narrow design stump bucket, not one of the large wedge shaped ones. I've had great luck with mine. I mainly use it to uproot smaller 4-6" trees. I have dug up some very large pine stumps with it , as well.

Thanks for the information on the stump bucket. The 4-6 inch range is about what I had in mind too. You can tell that some of them are obviously made for something considerably larger and more industrial. I have been wondering about using a subsoiler to get small stumps out as well. Even if you can, it seems like the stump bucket would also be good for getting out rocks, or other smaller items, or maybe even digging a trench.

Thanks for all the support everyone, I really appreciate it! So it arrived!! Now lets see if I can upload some pictures...





This one is after getting a little dirt on it. I had some brush that needed to go.



Hopefully those pictures will show up.

 

[Underdog57]

Looking good, welcome to TBN. I have a lot of work planned for my 4041 this weekend as I know you do with your new machine, enjoy!!! :thumbsup:

 

[Bob77064]

Congrats on the new tractor, very nice.

 

[vwnotrunning]

Welcome to TBN and congrats on the tractor.

 

[YardBikeBob]

Do you think the extra $ for the 4046 is worth it? I am trying to decide. I was quoted xr4040H = $23,510 and xr4046H = $24,600

Is that what the Tier 4s are going for? Ouch! You might call Webster Country Tractor on I-44 East of Springfield. 130 miles from you. Compare prices.

The only difference you'll find between the two tractors is 5 more hp at the PTO shaft. What are you planning to drag behind it?

My 32 PTO hp can handle any 6' implement I attach and my budget can't afford anything wider anyway. Rotary cutter no problem. I run my PHD at high idle. When running a box blade, I run out of traction before motor.

If you're wanting a cab model, I guess you can donate the 5hp to blowing cold air and keeping your panties fresh.

Bob

 

[Guesseral]

Man the mower looks bigger that the tractor. Hay this isn't fair how come you have leaves on your trees our trees are still naked!