3720 Cab got delivered.. ;) First impression vs my 3320

orlo · May 27, 2007

Well the dealer dropped of my 3720 cab yesterday. They haven't got the turf tires yet so he dropped it off with unloaded R4's. The only thing I am still waiting on is the snowblower. Hopefully I won't need that for a while. I'm also getting either 4" or 6" wheel extensions from Unverferth.

I got an SC-25 stump grinder and a grapple bucket (72") with it. The loader and 72" MMM I swapped from my 3320. Inside it's got all the goodies, air seat, radio, etc. Front/rear lights/wipers. In the rear I've got everything, power to the rear, electric diverters (Make running the stump grinder sweet), etc. (note that Deere doesn't show power to the rear on cab models but the dealers can do it). I can't believe how nice the cab is and why I didn't get a cab when I got my 3320 last year.

Anyway, spent yesterday with the stump grinder (ground down maybe 10 stumps) and the using the grapple cleaning up trees and storm damage. Both work great. the grinder works real well and can use all of the 35pto hp if you want to. (It's rated for 15-35hp). The Grapple works great. You can pick up all sorts of junk with it. The bucket is much deeper than my 61"HD bucket. It holds a lot.

The increase of power (from 32 to 44) going from the 3320 is quite noticable. Especially when accellerating. I'm sure it helped when using the grinder also. I was using the stump grinder (800+lbs) for ballast but the rear end still felt light carrying heavy trees with the grapple and I had one big instance of the pucker factor where It felt like I was going over (I'll feel better getting those 4 or 6" extensions). Using the ballast block (1000-1100lbs and compact) it felt much more stable today. I am getting my turfs loaded when I get them so that'll be another 900lbs of weight to add to the stability.

Anyway, I'm 'wicked' excited to finally get it. It was a tough decision on whether to trade in my 3320 or 2305 but the lot the 2305 is used to maintain is only 2.6 acres and I couldn't justfy moving the 3320 down there.

I need them to import the 2320 and 2520 cab models they sell in the UK/ireland.

orlo · May 27, 2007

Some pics

Mr Grizz · May 27, 2007

Very nice

kude · May 27, 2007

Orlo,

I am glad you are enjoying your new 3720. Looks like you have broken it in already.

What I want to know is why everyone on here gets the green buckets when they seem to give me the black ones?

Once you get the cab, it is very hard to go back to the open platforms, I guess that is why you want to import the 2000 series cabs.

My 3520 surpassed my expectations. I look for projects to do now, like filling in low spots on the lawn with dirt from hiugh spots. The power of the turbo makes digging easy.

Chris2520 · May 27, 2007

Thats a fine looking set up....

now you can stay warm in winter and cool in summer.
congrats......

TCowner · May 28, 2007

Orlo, What brand is your stump grinder and grapple attachment?

Terry,

orlo · May 28, 2007

The Grapple is the one Deere offers (Frontier). They offer a 72" and 60". I got the 72" one.

The grinder is a Shaver SC-25. Shaver post driver, hole digger, stump grinder, log splitter. After I got a DVD of their grinders I decided this was the unit for me.

TCowner · Jun 9, 2007

Orlo, I am struggling to find the Frontier grapple attachment on John Deere's web site. Can you give me the exact model # of the 72" grapple you purchased?

Terry,

Greyfields · Jun 9, 2007

John Deere Ag - Frontier Equipment Features for Debris Buckets

Kahuna · Jun 10, 2007

I also have a 3320 I bought last year and so far it seems to have plenty of power for what I need. The only time it runs a little short is when I run the MX6 chopper mower. The 3320 is only rated for a 5 foot but it pulls the 6 foot fine unless you get in weeds and grass more than 3 foot tall, then you have to slow a bit.

I contemplated getting the cab when I bought this but didn't think it was worth the extra $5000 at the time. I am still considering a trade but I seem like I am up and down on the tractor constantly and wondered how easy it is to get on and off with a cab.

My last question is, what difference did you have to pay between the 3320 and 3720 with cab? I am talking tractor only with no attachments as my loader will work on either one. I also have no need for a mid pto, power beyond, etc.