JD 3720 w/Cab Quotes

eagle107 · Jul 19, 2011

Guys,

I was looking to buy a New Holland Boomer 3045 w/cab, but the CVT on the tractor has got me worried. If I spend the money, I would like to keep the tractor for at least twenty years if possible. Now I am looking at a JD 3720 instead. I know the JD 3720 tractor is smaller than the Boomer 3045, but it has the right size chassis and horsepower for my property which is 26 acres. Could you let me know if the quotes I have below are decent or high and which quote you would go with?

Quote 1:
John Deere 3720 w/cab and 300X FEL is $31,700.00
Trade-in value for my New Holland TC34DA w/FEL is $12,500.00

Quote 2:
John Deere 3720 w/cab and 300CX loader is $32,900.00.
Trade-in value for my New Holland TC34DA w/FEL is $12,500.00

Thanks,
John

JD3520Turbo · Jul 22, 2011

So you are looking at roughly 20,400 Difference?
After having a 300X loader on my 3520, I would get the CX for sure without a doubt. I was not impressed by the X loader at all. It is one of the reasons I traded. Wouldn't lift what I thought it should have and didn't go very high. Spend the extra and get the CX

fabsroman · Jul 24, 2011

I am happy to see that the quotes are actually that cheap. I thought they would be more around the $40,000 range. What options are you getting with the tractor? Are you getting the two sets of mid SCVs, Power Beyond, the additional rear SCV? I am sure there are a lot more options available than just the SCVs. Which tires.

Pretty much, the only thing you are asking with the info provided above is whether the 300CX is worth the extra $1,100. I haven't operated one, or even looked at one yet, but isn't the big difference between the X and the CX that the CX can be taken off and put back on pretty easily. As far as I am concerned, that is worth the extra $1,100 if you see yourself needing to take it on and off frequently.

kennyd · Jul 24, 2011

fabsroman said:
Pretty much, the only thing you are asking with the info provided above is whether the 300CX is worth the extra $1,100. I haven't operated one, or even looked at one yet, but isn't the big difference between the X and the CX that the CX can be taken off and put back on pretty easily. As far as I am concerned, that is worth the extra $1,100 if you see yourself needing to take it on and off frequently.

Sorry man, they come off the same. You are thinking of the 200 series loader, all the 300 and 400 series are quick attach.

Here is a link to the specs-page 6-7 has the info on the loaders: Implements & Accessories - Product Catalog

jenkinsph · Jul 24, 2011

We all like to spend someone elses money.

I would recommend you look hard at a 4520 400cx cab tractor, wider with better stability and larger tires. I use mine in fairly tight quarters all the time and it manuevers very well. If you later get more involved with some of the larger tasks on the 26 acres you will be glad you moved up in size a little. Trading up can be expensive.

trook · Jul 24, 2011

I agree. I've owned both the 3k series and 4k series. I would definitely consider the 4k series as it works MUCH better with 6ft implements. :thumbsup:

minimax · Jul 24, 2011

I just ordered a new 3720 with a cab and 300cx loader,loaded and got quoted 42K

minimax

fabsroman · Jul 25, 2011

kennyd said:
Sorry man, they come off the same. You are thinking of the 200 series loader, all the 300 and 400 series are quick attach.

Here is a link to the specs-page 6-7 has the info on the loaders: Implements & Accessories - Product Catalog

I stand corrected. Looks like the only difference between the two loaders is their abilities. The OP is going to have to take page 6-7 and decide for himself. For me, I would still go with the 300CX if I intended on keeping the tractor for a while.

jenkinsph · Jul 25, 2011

minimax said:
I just ordered a new 3720 with a cab and 300cx loader,loaded and got quoted 42K

minimax

Is that price with some implements?

Uncle Wayne · Jul 25, 2011

jenkinsph said:
We all like to spend someone elses money. I would recommend you look hard at a 4520 400cx cab tractor, wider with better stability and larger tires. Trading up can be expensive.

Agree. My dealer told me that he has never had a customer complain that the tractor they bought was too big but had several customers say the tractor they bought turned out to be too small.