3120 or 3032E ??

[dkostiha]

I have found two tractors that are very similair and the price is only $500 for the 3120. They are both still under warranty wiith between 250-300 hours on each. They are both 4wd, R4 tires, hydro trans with FEL loaders. The 3120 has a 300X loader and the 3032E has a 305 loader. I am not what the lifting capacties of these two FELs. I have read the Tractordata specs for both rigs. The 3120 is about 800 lbs heavier and the 3 point will lift 1200 lbs more.

I will use the rig to pull a 5' shredder, 5' box blade and do some dirt work with the FEL.

What else should I be comparing ? What are the pros and cons of these two rigs ?

 

[jenkinsph]

If it were me I would go for the 3120 assuming they are in equal condition. I don't have any experience with either tractor but some one will chime in.

If you compare the two tractors doesn't the 3120 have the 3 range ehydro while the 3032E has the 2 range hydro? The 3120 has left and right individual brakes whereas the 3032E has a single brake? That is enough for me to pick the 3120.

 

[foggy1111]

Both the loader and 3 point lift capacities are significantly better on the 20 series. More weight. Better (HD) 3 point set up (rigid vs chains). 3 RANGE HYDRO. Heavier front axel. More electronic controls of tranny - cruise and load match etc. Bigger tires. Better Seat. Better Gauges. More room on platform. Brakes. Removable loader. Heavier duty loader and bucket? More hydraulic options.

To me, you get a lot more bang for your (similar) buck with the 20 series. :thumbsup:

You do have a little less power with the 3120 tho. They have recently deleted this model as the 3320 was just a few bux more. Still.....I don't think you would be underpowered with 5 foot implements.

 

[JD755]

Better (HD) 3 point set up (rigid vs chains).

Chains? Are you talking about the lift arms, or just normal sway chains.

 

[foggy1111]

Chains? Are you talking about the lift arms, or just normal sway chains.

Not positive on this....but I think the 3032 has sway chains vs the 3120 which has telescoping stabilizer bars. And....I believe the 3 point lift hardware is more HD on the 20 series IIRC.

 

[JD755]

The 3120 does have higher 3PH capacity. That would be expected since it is a larger tractor than the 3032E and weighs about a thousand pounds more. Nothing to do with the sway chains or bars though. Really no difference in capacity, strength, or durability with either style sway control that I am aware of.

dkostiha - While the 3032E is a good tractor, for a similar price I also would go for the 3120 for the reasons already mentioned.

 

[foggy1111]

The 3120 does have higher 3PH capacity. That would be expected since it is a larger tractor than the 3032E and weighs about a thousand pounds more. Nothing to do with the sway chains or bars though. Really no difference in capacity, strength, or durability with either style sway control that I am aware of.

OK....so I went to the JD site and had to have a look....since your taking me to task. The 3032 does have chains and turnbuckles....similar to my old 790. The 3320 has the telescoping sway control...which is said to be better. The 3320 also includes a drawbar....which is a good thing for heavy pulls.

I had some issues with my sway control on my 790....I had some stretch issues and some break issues. May have just been luck....but I'm hoping my 3320 has a better set-up.

 

[JD755]

Knowledge from first hand experience like you had is always best. Like I said, I knew of no problems with chains, that I am aware of. Guess I am aware of one now.

 

[dkostiha]

Ok, I think I am going with the 3120. Does anyone know the lifting capacity of the 330X and how does it compare to the 300CX ?

 

[JDGreenGrass]

Ok, I think I am going with the 3120. Does anyone know the lifting capacity of the 330X and how does it compare to the 300CX ?

I think the 300cx is quick attach...quick detach.

I think the 300x is not.

Look into it further as I am not 100% certain I am correct.

How much pto power on the 3120.??