Finally recived my 3720

[GeorgeC]

The deck took forever to come in, but the whole package was finally delivered today.

The first thing I noticed was how much better this tractor reduced emissions over my 4300. I just can't smell exhaust. My 4300 would darn near poison me after a few hours, and this alone was worth the upgrade..
Secondly, the 7 Iron deck is just an incredible improvement over my old style 72"er.
Nicer cut, better vacuum and much quieter.
Power, it has all the power I could imagine when cutting thick grass. It makes my old 4300 feel archaic. I simply couldn't get the rpm to change, so I can see the loadmatch is a useless fearure on the 3720.
I haven't had a chance to use the 300CX, but I'm sure it's also an improvement over my old 430 FEL.

Complaints..
First, I can say that I like the old style, non electronic pedals much better. There simply just isn't any feel with the E-pedals. My wife also complained about the herky jerky nature of the pedals, and needed the cruise to smooth things out..
Yeah, I'm sure I'll get used to them, but I like the feel of the real thing.
Second, the seat just doesn't have enough spring.
I'm a big guy at 280, and the seat just doesn't have enough adjustment to compensate.
Lastly, this tractor begs for a telescoping feature on the steering wheel.

Aside from those few little things, this thing is like mowing with a Cadillac. I plan on reading the manuel tonight and have some more things to say tomorrow.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Congrats George!
You WILL need Loadmatch sooner THAN later. When you try to fill your FEL bucket.

Glad to hear about the power. Do you have the seat spring knob turned to full weight? You'll get used to the pedals, it'll just take time because they are different.

Keep us posted...Kyle

 

[ddivinia]

I tip the scales at 265 and the seat is not enough for me either.

D.

 

[PRESCOTTCOYOTE]

CONGRATS ON YOUR 3720!! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

I AM 3 WEEKS OUT ON DELIVERY OF MINE. I TOO WOULD ENJOY A BIGGER SADDLE ON THE 3720, YET THIS IS A BIG STEP UP FROM MY WHEEL BARROW. COME ON THREE WEEKS.

 

[tarious]

Nice tractor George!

I have a 3320 Ehyrdo and I hated the pedals at first. After 20 hours or so I have "become one with the pedals" and love em!

The seat...I weigh 245 and I had to turn some adjustment out of my seat as it was too stiff. Are you certain you have the seat adjusted all the way?

 

[HuskerInVA]

Same here -- I have seat cranked as stiff as it gets and I can still get it to bottom out. I'm not fat - I'm just big boned....

 

[GeorgeC]

Yeah, I have it cranked all the way up.
I just don't see where I can modify it to get more spring tension out of it.
I hate to spend more money on the air ride seat, but I can't mow while sitting on the floor. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
I gotta believe someone at Deere screwed up the design of the springs. I'm a big guy, and I gotta believe there are more big guys who will be complaining.
I don't think I'm fat, but I am just big. I need to get another 4" of height out of it..

I'm getting more used to the pedals today. I can tell you guys that I suggest spending the few bucks and buy the auto style cruise, if just for the easier adjustable motion match feature. While shutting the standard criuse off, I almost went over the hood.. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
My dealer is a knumb skull, and forgot to order it, although he tells me that it "hasn't come in yet.
It's been 7 weeks since I ordered it, so I gotta believe there is one set of auto cruises in stock at Deere..

The deck is unbelieveable. smooth, quiet.. Maybe my old stuff was getting whooped a bit, but this mower is really sweet.

The engine is also quieter, maybe by about 20%..
It's definitely a smooth, greatly refined upgrade from my 4300

 

[KennedyDiesel]

I just reach between my legs and push the little fill button and up I go! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif At 6' and 215-ish it can take my feet off the floor if I want.

I got a chance to use the MX5 yesterday. The only way it would really strain the motor was if I got it in the dirt or on a log, or if I was working the hydro really hard in the muddy sections . I mowed all of my dad's trails including a 100' or so around clearing that had grass near to armpits...

 

[fargo]

It must be get your new 3720 week. Mine was delivered today and I have to say that it is a very sweet machine. The wait for the MMM was worth it. The thing cuts great. As for the seat, no complaints from me, but I'm just a little guy at 170lbs.

 

[HuskerInVA]

I'm feeling kind of inadequate and weak only owning a 3520 with all these 37 ownerss on this thread. Oh well -- I think I'll survive. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[GeorgeC]

I just ordered the air ride today. You know, it better have a massage unit and a back scratcher that pops out from the rear, complete with an automatic "reach-a-round" for the money Deere is asking..
From what I can tell, it's just the undercarriage..
I told my salesman to make sure the first number starts with a "3", as in $350.00 and I'll be happy...

He says he'll make it happen.

You know what else is a big improvement?
The Galaxy Turf tires.
These things are monsters that will probably last with the tractor. The front tires look like the tires from my truck while driving down the road..

 

[KennedyDiesel]

I doubt you'll be disappointed. The seat isn't overly value friendly, BUT it sure rides nice and the floating for/aft is nice too. If you bottom out the travel it can be harsh, but if it is locked in, it's worse...

 

[fargo]

The 3520 is a great tractor. I was originally going with the 3520, but found a dealer how would give me the 3720 for less than the first dealer wanted for the 3520. With a deal like that, how can you not go with the 3720.

 

[jcmseven]

George,

The air ride seat will fix your problems. It is much more adjustable and stable than the scissor style stock seat. It works well and will easily adjust to any weight.

John M

 

[GeorgeC]

It's on order.


John, do I remember you having a leaking cylinder on your 300CX?
I have a leaker on the right lift cylinder, but it's at the non telescoping end /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif..
Just wondering if you had the same thing happen..
I'm contacting the dealer this morning.