Buying Advice JD 3032E

4horsemom · Jan 17, 2012

I am about to buy my very first tractor - JD 3032E. Just want to make sure it will pull my arena drag....that will be its main purpose. I have a 7ft round arena werks style drag. Should this be enough tractor for the job? Any advise would be greatly appreciated!!

RoyJackson · Jan 17, 2012

The 3032e has 31 Engine HP and 25 HP at the PTO. It weighs (base tractor) about 2200 lbs.
That should be quite sufficient for pulling that 7' drag.

Which tires are you considering? Unless you're going to mow your lawn with it too, I suggest you go with R-1 Agricultural tires for best traction.

4horsemom · Jan 17, 2012

Thanks. I hadn't checked on the tires! Looks like they are R4.

murphy1244 · Jan 17, 2012

If your pulling a drag I would think you would want to desturb the ground as less as possible. Right
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RoyJackson · Jan 17, 2012

murphy1244 said:
If your pulling a drag I would think you would want to desturb the ground as less as possible. Right
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Yeah, but the drag would smooth it out.

murphy1244 · Jan 17, 2012

Then why not r4 tires?

RoyJackson · Jan 17, 2012

murphy1244 said:
Then why not r4 tires?

R-4's would be OK, R-1's (due to better traction) would be better. That's if the OP has a choice in the tires (new tractor, he would...used tractor, he gets what's mounted)

Martian · Jan 17, 2012

Welcome and congrats on the purchase!

The tractor will be plenty more than enough for an arena rake.

I agree with Roy though, if you can, R1's (Ag's) will give the best traction for pulling it, and since the rake will just smooth it out, there's no worry of tearing up the ground. R4 (Industrial's) will be suitable and do not buy R3 (turfs) as you won't get enough traction.

Are you going new or used?

charleyfarmall · Jan 18, 2012

I have horses, and a drag, and a 2720 and a 3320. Both tractors do just fine with the drag and a whole lot of other implements too. The 3032 will be a nice tractor for you.

I use the 2720 to drag when i am in a hurry or it's late, otherwise Lucas gets to do it ;-) The drag does a fine job of covering his hoof prints. R4's are fine....