Looking at 3032E

[firefighterjrm]

OK, looking for input from others that have had any experince with 3032E, I am currently going to trade my 2320 due to an castrophic accident with the trans.'s Deere is going to cover it but I want to off load it before any other problems, I am going to buy a D130 to cut the grass and have the tractor to mainly bush hog and maintain my driveway along with side job hustle's I am not concerned about taking the bucket off. Any suggestions/idea's

 

[DKCDKC]

OK, looking for input from others that have had any experince with 3032E, I am currently going to trade my 2320 due to an castrophic accident with the trans.'s Deere is going to cover it but I want to off load it before any other problems, I am going to buy a D130 to cut the grass and have the tractor to mainly bush hog and maintain my driveway along with side job hustle's I am not concerned about taking the bucket off. Any suggestions/idea's

I have a 3038e, which is identical to the 3032e, except it has a few more horsepower. I went from a big JD 2030 (68hp) down to the 3028, you are going up from a 24 hp to a 32 hp. My big old JD was great, just too hard to mount and dismount for an aging guy with knee issues. And it was 2 WD, and weak in snow and mud. I use my CUT primarily for bush hogging and driveway maintenance. The 3038 is great for bush hogging, better than the bigger tractor that couldn't get close to stuff on in the trees. I have a 60 in cutter, and that seems perfect. I have a few more hp than the 32, but I doubt you'd have any problem with cutting. For driveway maintenance I use a box blade and a Ratchet Rake. My mile-long gravel drive needs maintenance after heavy rains, but looks great now. I must admit my BB is a 72 inch job, which is a little too big for my CUT. A 60 in would be perfect, and I'll probably trade it down if I can find someone willing to trade. But I can make the bigger BB work if I have to.

Overall I think you will be pleased with the 3032. It's a solid tractor and, with the financing my dealer offered, actually cheaper than the Kubota and Kioti units of the same size here. Any tractor you get, do try to test drive it. The controls on various tractors fit some people and not others.

 

[Martian]

They are light, so I'd suggest a ballast box full of portland cement and tires filled with rim guard. Might want to look at a slightly bigger lawn tractor as well, as they will last longer. X310 and up and you get the heavier duty tranny.

 

[Folio]

Check out this thread I started:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/john-deere-owning-operating/246303-jd-3032e-second-thoughts.html

The 3032E is a sturdy, nimble little workhorse for my purposes (I use the FEL, rotary cutter, and box blade for all the usual stuff). It has done everything I've asked it to do. My biggest complaint is lack of operator comfort. I have to mow 30 acres of very rough ground and every jolt batters my kidneys and ricochets up my spine. It's also a little cramped for my long legs. I'm now seriously thinking of trading it in on a 3320, for this and a number of other reasons addressed in the above thread.

As I'm sure others will tell you, shop around, test drive, and be clear what your needs and wants are. Good luck!

 

[firefighterjrm]

I think at this.point I am confident in going with E seris however I am pondering over the 32 or spend the extra 2000.00 for the 38 any suggestions thanks

 

[msmud]

If you don't need the extra PTO hp, I would save the money and go with the 3032e. Should be excellent with a 5' bushhog; my 3038e powers a 6 footer like a champ. Because these machines are tuned to produce their power at 2500 rpm with peak torque at 1680, they actually have a little higher operating torque and torque rise as compared to the equivalent 3320 / 3520. As I have posted a few times before, the short wheelbase of these 3E series machines mandates low tires pressures for a better ride. For this reason if you can avoid filling the rear tires, I would. I also think the R4s probably give a better ride because of their greater width.

 

[Folio]

Didn't think about reducing tire pressure. Will give that a try. My tires aren't loaded. Thanks for the tip.

 

[msmud]

Huge difference in traction, ride, and reduced turf destruction for my machine going from 12 psi in rears down to 8.5. I keep 17.5 in the front.

 

[Cntryboy0075]

I recently bought a 3032e to maintain 10 acres of flat to rolling property, and do the usual driveway work and snow removal as well as the other usual tasks one finds to get into around the property. I have R4s with the rears loaded with Rim Guard and havent had any comfort issues, although again, the property isnt all that rough. I have a 4' brush hog, and would suggest going with a 5' foot. I bought the 4 because of the deal offered to me by the dealer and also because some of the sage brush on the property was rather large. I have no regrets over my decision to get the 3032e over the comparable Kubotas and other CUT tractors in the area. The ergonomics and control positions of the JD are superb for me. At 6' tall, I have no issues with being cramped or uncomfortable. I also would suggest sitting on one, and getting with a dealer who would let you operate one for awhile and see if you like it. I find the 3032e and great tractor and a really great value. Good luck !

 

[firefighterjrm]

I think I have pretty much made up my mind for the price I think I am going to stick with the 3032 due to the fact of the side by side comparison, I had a chance at my dealer to get on the 3038 and it is simple tractor but fits the bill for what I am looking for. My dealer has some 3032's at different dealerships so getting it will not be a problem. I have heard so many talking about cruise control or other features that the E does not have but to be honest it is a tractor and well it is there for me to do a job and I believe it will do just fine. My only concern when looking under the tractor I noticed the 4 wheel drive shaft is not fully incased which well is a little bit of concern while cutting or pushing snow if debris can do damage, any thoughts??? or resolution to this maybe some type of skid plate unit???? Thanks for all your help...

 

[nirion]

My 3032e was delivered last month. Only has about 8 hours, but happy with it so far. Really all I have done is brush hog with a 5' mower and play a little bit. If you don't need all the bells and whistles, I see now reason why it wouldn't be a good fit. I actually wanted it to be lighter than the 3320 so it would be more able to act as a finish mower in the future, while still allowing me to go up in size from the 2320 I started looking at.

Good luck!

 

[msmud]

The 4wd shaft to the front axle is exposed and mine has some light rust on it. I house my tractor in a pole barn with open sides and a tarp over the machine, but evidently it has not been enough protection for the axle. Still, it's very superficial light rust and it has caused no problem. I have not caught any brush in it. Since lowering my tire pressures I don't run it in 4wd much anymore.

 

[firefighterjrm]

I was wondering has anyone heard of skid unit to cover the 4x4 drive shaft I crawled under a 2012 3038E which I assume is the same as a 3032E and the shaft was partial incased, I guess I am little concerned of damage to it after my last experince with my 2320 I really would like that thing protected even though I do not believe the problem from the 2320 was a shaft problem I believe the problem came from the front causing the 4x4 drive to break off inside the rear. Has anyone had any problems???