New 3320 Cab

[scodemike]

Here are a few pictures of my New 3320 Cab that I picked up last Thursday. Since that time I dropped it Friday at my local dealer and they installed the rear work lights and rear wiper kit. The dealer I purchased it from did not have those items in stock. Also on Monday I had the rear tires filled with CC, came to $292 for 80 gallons and the trip charge to do it at my house.

A few items of note, the rear tires are 43x16-20, the larger size. The tractor is suppose to come with the stock 61" front bucket, for some reason mine has the 73" bucket. I guess that is a good thing.

We had a little snow this morning so I got to play. That heater sure is nice compared to freezing. I did notice that I may have a problem. When raising the loader, when it gets to about eye level it starts to feel jerky, fluid levels are fine. Any ideas?

 

[nmu98]

I had a few hydro problems wiht mine for the first 5 hours. My three point would drop and jerk up. But it all went away. All I could guess is that there was particles in the fluid and it took them a little to find the filter.

The problem you have in not normal. Might be good to report it to the dealer, but give it a little and see what happens before your dealer tears into it.

Nice tractor, Im sure you will love it.

 

[kennyd]

I did notice that I may have a problem. When raising the loader, when it gets to about eye level it starts to feel jerky, fluid levels are fine. Any ideas?

Well, if you have not used the loader much, and it was just installed last week...I would suspect air in the cylinders. Try cycling the loader and the bucket through the full range of motion several times, and leaving the joystick pushed for just a second each time the curl or lift reaches the end of it's travel.

 

[scodemike]

Thanks Kennyd, I will try that.

 

[JasonMac]

Is it too late to get the Heavy Duty 73" Bucket? The light bucket is really flimsy...
But you will love your tractor....

 

[jrutherford]

NICE tractor and nice garage! I just bought one too. I've had mine a couple weeks or so.... time flies so I don't remember. Rear wiper and Lights are enjoyed on mine! It also does that jerky motion with loader but now I have some hours on it has calmed down for most part. Only when I start it and raise the loader does it seem to do it. Not sure what the deal is - I haven't really given it any hard loader use yet - like moving a bunch of snow..... we'll see....

 

[scodemike]

Is it too late to get the Heavy Duty 73" Bucket? The light bucket is really flimsy...
But you will love your tractor....

Yes, it is too late. I purchased the tractor from a Dealer in Iowa, I live in Colorado. The bucket seems fine to me, but I am no expert.

 

[scodemike]

NICE tractor and nice garage! I just bought one too. I've had mine a couple weeks or so.... time flies so I don't remember. Rear wiper and Lights are enjoyed on mine! It also does that jerky motion with loader but now I have some hours on it has calmed down for most part. Only when I start it and raise the loader does it seem to do it. Not sure what the deal is - I haven't really given it any hard loader use yet - like moving a bunch of snow..... we'll see....

Thanks for the comments on the tractor and garage, I love having both. My jerky motion seems to be much better, if not at all, if I pull the stick all the way back for lift. I did try kennyd's suggestion, but it made no difference.

 

[Nuru]

scodemike congrats on your purchase.I have the 73" bucket too so I am having fun with the larger capacity. It works fine for me!

 

[Dargo]

Sweet tractor that seems to be sized just right for you. I sure love my cabs! I gotta make another comment though. I see that you too have multiple lifts. Do you get heckled for that? I have 2 two post Bend Pak lifts and one 8' tall four post Bend Pak lift. What's worse is I'd like to get another 4 post lift to store another collector car on so it's out of the way and won't get bumped or scratched. I think there are some other brands who make really nice 4 post lifts that cost a lot less. What brand is yours? Would you recommend it? I think my 4 post is only rated at 9k. I didn't see any reason to go heavier.

 

[scodemike]

I gotta make another comment though. I see that you too have multiple lifts. Do you get heckled for that? I have 2 two post Bend Pak lifts and one 8' tall four post Bend Pak lift. What's worse is I'd like to get another 4 post lift to store another collector car on so it's out of the way and won't get bumped or scratched. I think there are some other brands who make really nice 4 post lifts that cost a lot less. What brand is yours? Would you recommend it? I think my 4 post is only rated at 9k. I didn't see any reason to go heavier.

Good observation. No, I don't get heckled for my lifts, each serves it's own purpose. My two post is a Rotary 9K Asymmetric and the 4 post is a Pro Park 7S, which I purchased here;Greg Smith Equipment Sales Inc. - The lift professionals with quality automotive equipment at discount prices.

I did the 4 post to allow additional storage for my Mustangs. I also would like to purchase another 4 post for more car's, just not now.

 

[Nuru]

Thanks for the link to the Lifts.

 

[scodemike]

Nuru,

If you were trying to post a picture of some kind it did not work. I would love to see what it is!

 

[Dargo]

Good observation. No, I don't get heckled for my lifts, each serves it's own purpose. My two post is a Rotary 9K Asymmetric and the 4 post is a Pro Park 7S, which I purchased here;Greg Smith Equipment Sales Inc. - The lift professionals with quality automotive equipment at discount prices.

I did the 4 post to allow additional storage for my Mustangs. I also would like to purchase another 4 post for more car's, just not now.

Interesting. The other 4 post lift I'm thinking about is the Pro Park 9 Plus. There are actually several companies that sell that exact same lift and they seem willing to negotiate. I have a 20' ceiling height so clearance isn't an issue for me. For what I need, the Pro Park 9 Plus looks like it will fit the bill just fine. Have you been happy with your Pro Park 7s? I think the same lift is now called an 8k lift now.

Here is what my 2 two post lifts are BendPak, Inc. - Two Post Lifts, 12,000 Lbs., Clear-Floor I bought them several years ago and got a "deal" for buying two of them from a place that was going out of business. Fortunately Bend Pak has been great because I got screwed by the now gone dealer. I didn't think I was buying a "scratch and dent" sale but that's what I got. Fortunately the damage was all cosmetic and I ended up doing a bit of body work to my lift posts and repainting them. My lawyers got me an additional $500 off for my time and trouble but it cost me $600 in attorney fees to get that. Oh well, at least I cost the crooked dealer some.

I'd be interested to hear what you think of your Pro Park 4 post lift. I need the extra width and length for my dually pickups to fit on them. They look to be a great buy to me from reading the specs. This company is one of the ones who are willing to sell for about $400 to $500 below Greg Smith and, since I'm in in Indiana I also save on sales tax from some of the other places. http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/DIRECT_LIFT_PRO_PARK_9_PLUS_4_post_vehicle_lift_p/propark9.htm I don't know if I caught Greg Smith (the owner) on a bad day or what, but he told me that if I could buy the lift cheaper elsewhere then I should do so when I asked him about matching prices. If you say you like the quality and function of the lift, I just may take his advice.

Sorry to be off the subject, but you can use your lifts to service your new tractor if need be.

 

[scodemike]

Dargo, Nice Bend Pak lift. I don't really have a need for something that heavy duty.

I really like the 4 post, I have not had any issues with it. I purchased the steel storage trays with mine and it came with the plastic drip trays, as well as the jack bridge.

I hadn't thought about using it to service the tractor, but great idea. It would be nice to drain the fluids up in the air rather than laying on my back. I also have a 24 gal. oil drain container, which you can pressurize to drain it into barrels.

 

[Ramairfreak98ss]

scodemike congrats on your purchase.I have the 73" bucket too so I am having fun with the larger capacity. It works fine for me!

Yeah you guys should be fine with that bucket, my 4000 came with a 72" and 84" , the 84" really fits it well, the 72" is barely wider than the wheels when looking at it. The machine is 65" wide in the rear from tread to tread.

 

[Nuru]

Nuru,

If you were trying to post a picture of some kind it did not work. I would love to see what it is!

It was a link to a site but now I cannot remember what it was

 

[WilliamBos]

Here are a few pictures of my New 3320 Cab that I picked up last Thursday. Since that time I dropped it Friday at my local dealer and they installed the rear work lights and rear wiper kit. The dealer I purchased it from did not have those items in stock. Also on Monday I had the rear tires filled with CC, came to $292 for 80 gallons and the trip charge to do it at my house.

A few items of note, the rear tires are 43x16-20, the larger size. The tractor is suppose to come with the stock 61" front bucket, for some reason mine has the 73" bucket. I guess that is a good thing.

We had a little snow this morning so I got to play. That heater sure is nice compared to freezing. I did notice that I may have a problem. When raising the loader, when it gets to about eye level it starts to feel jerky, fluid levels are fine. Any ideas?

Nice!! How big is your shop??

I could handle one of these,

http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/DIRECT_LIFT_PRO_PARK_9_PLUS_4_post_vehicle_lift_p/propark9.htm

 

[scodemike]

Hi Will,

The shop is 36 x 60, pole building with piers. This is the third shop I have built and each time I change the layout a little to improve use. I think this time it is just right.

That is a nice lift, I just didn't need the 9000 for my use. When I need to put my truck up I use the two post.

 

[Nuru]

I think it must have been really important!

Yep, it was LOL