3320, 485 BH order is in!

[Rob-D]

Here's the package:

3320 (no cab)
Big tires (R4)
73" HD bucket
485 BH with thumb ,18" bucket (Thanks for the help on the thumb AKFish)

Mid PTO
Power Beyond
SCV
through the hood exhaust

Get this, my guy says won't be in until July 22!

I know the 3320 is a popular machine but has anyone ordered a tractor recently? How long did it take to come?
Thanks,
Rob

 

[AKfish]

Here's the package:

Get this, my guy says won't be in until July 22!

I know the 3320 is a popular machine but has anyone ordered a tractor recently? How long did it take to come?
Thanks,
Rob

Congrats, Rob! Sounds like you got a great setup!

July 22... You'll be past antsy and well into stir-crazy by that point!!??!

(Hopefully, that's a worst-case timeline and they'll get it together before that..)

AKfish

 

[dfkrug]

485 BH with thumb ,18" bucket

Congrats on the new machine, Rob.

I have seen lots of 3x20s at the dealers and the shows, but I have never
seen the new backhoes mounted. The 375 or the 485. I would love to
see photos of the new subframe.

 

[Rob-D]

Fish,
I'm way past nuts already!(it was a short trip!)
I'm hoping JD gave the dealer the worst case outlook for time.

DFK,
photos will be taken!

 

[sunnyside360]

You may not have to wait until July. I attended a JD "open house" this past Saturday and overheard the dealer telling a customer/buyer the actual delivery times have been much quicker than the projected delivery times. So, maybe you won't be in agony for so long after all and you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Congratulations and good luck.

 

[Rob-D]

Thanks Sunnyside, that's good news. Maybe now I can stop running over hot coals in my bare feet to distract myself!
Rob

 

[Nitro-Fish]

Back at the beginning of March I was told by two local JD dealers that if I ordered a 3x20 series tractor/loader combo it would be approximately 3 months and if I decided to go with a 4x20 series I would have approximately a 1 month wait. I was looking for the power reverser and was able to find hydros on lots but the power reverser was another story. I was able to get lucky enough to find a 3320 on a lot just the way I would have ordered it!

 

[Rob-D]

MY dealer was told 2 mos. by the factory so I guess things are easing up.

I'm wondering why more buyers haven't gone with the bigger R4's?

 

[2YD]

Great Order and very similar to what I have. You will love it! That said, and more a question to the Deere knowledge base, I'd like to think the supply chain could locate that exact machine on another lot sooner (if you wanted it) much like the car industry has a computer of all dealer inventory; i.e., intra-dealer trade. I think mine arrived this way and the 'aftermarket' BH, hydraulics etc.... was dealer installed when it arrived. Enjoy!

 

[Rob-D]

2YD,
Good question, I don't know how it works but for whatever reason my tractor is coming from the factory, I guess in Georgia? My dealer is a small rural one. There's a big dealer in the area but I like the guy I can laugh with who I know really does have my interests at heart. He really does give me every benefit even though things are slow.

Is there such a big demand for these tractors that they have this much of a back log? Go figure.
Rob