Please stop bragging!

[3720_Owner]

It has been 5 months now since I bought my little 27 acre farm in Pennsylvania. I have read through all the JD forums here nearly every day to learn and figure out what I need in a tractor. Last weekend I finally went to a dealer and ordered a 3720 w/300cx. Factory says it will be delivered next week.

I appreciate all the free advice, you folks do a great service, but after 5+ months of dreaming about a tractor, waiting the last week or two is DRIVING ME CRAZY! Now it seems all I see is people talking about how great their tractor is, how much time it saves them, all the things they have been able to do with it, and I am left yanking out brush by hand and pushing a wheel barrow way far away so the wife doesn't have to look at where I dumped it. Maybe y'all can pretend there is a diesel shortage or talk about the farmers almanac or volunteer down at the fire hall for 7 days or so?

On a more serious note, the forums are great. I walked in to the dealer and told the salesman I had never owned a farm or a tractor and needed assistance figuring out what I need and to buy one. He spent the next 2.5 hours rattling off info about tractors and farming and he did not lose me once the whole time. Without all your wisdom I wouldn't have had a clue what he meant about filling tires (would have assumed a dealer would not deliver tires without air in them), FELs & MMMs & RRMs & PTOs & 3PHs (I am still working on several other ones), and a lot more.

Thank you,

Steven

 

[JDFANATIC]

Steven,

Congrats! It's sure going to be a long week! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[CT_Tree_Guy]

Steven -

I wouldn't sweat not having your tractor yet. In my opinion, they're WAY over-rated anyway. There's nothing the average CUT can do that can't be accomplished just as easily by 50 strong guys. I wouldn't even bother having one except for the fact that some chicks dig 'em. Why, I have no idea.

But if I can be serious for a moment (hmm, can I?) I totally agree with you that this place is amazing. I thank my lucky stars that I stumbled onto it, and I've been an avid reader for 2 years and a member for 2 weeks. As I tell people, it's not just for tractors either. The answer to almost anything involving things that have mass and occupy space can be found here. With the help of this site I was able to get just the right tractor for my needs, and after 550 hours I wouldn't have done one single thing differently. That's pretty nice.

So hang in there, your baby will be here soon and you'll be having a blast. Remember, patience is a virtue - it just happens to be a virtue that I don't have /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Have fun, John

 

[ruglad03835]

Steven,

The short wait will be worth it when the dealer drives in the door yard with your new tractor. I happened to be at a live fire training with 2 other towns when my new tractor went by on the way to my house. The dealer was a 1/2 hr early so about 60 guys at the training saw it. So sit back take a deep breath and be patient. In the mean time keep your computer on and keep checking the tractor net. There is quite a gang of folks here with loads of knowledge and experience to share.

Rick
790, FEL, wife, 2 daughters, and a cat

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Patience my friend, patience!

Comb the net and want ads for implements. Read here how to figure out what you need and how to use it. Seems like a snow blower might be in order up there in Pa, if you have a long driveway.

Not sure what to tell ya for all the sleep you'll be missing. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[BloomingtonMike]

So Brag Brag for us too!!

Tell us in depth what you cot with that 3720. The 3720 number alone is awesome - I want to know what else?? 3rd valve? Mid PTO? Cruise upgrade? Air ride seat suspension? Details details!

 

[jcmseven]

Steven,

Congratulations on the purchase of your new tractor. It will give you years of trouble free use, and lots of enjoyment along the way. Most of us have suffered with the "Syndromous expectationous" that you describe and it seems curable. Good luck.

John M

 

[HobbleCreek]

It's nice to have that rosy prognosis from a medical professional.

I used to get a lot of canker sores. I asked my doctor what I could do to heal them. He told me that if I did nothing they would take two weeks to heal. If I used one of the various over-the-counter treatments they could be cleared up in just 14 days!

I' m afriad that's how it is with S.E.

-- Grant (I'm not a doctor, I just play one on the internet)

 

[3720_Owner]

Mike,

Didn't your Mother ever tell you its not polite to brag.

Okay - only if you insist: 3720 with 3rd SCV, mid PTO, cruise upgrade, iMatch, and working lights; 300CX with extra line for future attachments, 61"HD bucket w/replaceable cutting edge, tooth bar, and ballast box.

Originally ordered 300CX with a 73"HD bucket but quickly called the dealer and changed it to a 61". I have a doorway in one area of the barn that the 73" would get a little too close on and I have a trailer that the platform sides are separated by 76". A little too close for a newbie tractor operator. Plus the 3720 is not a monster and I really don't need a monster bucket that I might get carried away with. Also it means that if I cannot do the work fast enough I can always tell the wife I could with another BIGGER bucket.
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Had the dealer add the LX6 on this order. Odds are I will not get to mow any fields before I plow lots of snow, but that way it ends up on the same contract/loan. Suggested a snowblower to the wife and she said it would mean I couldn't call the office and use the excuse I was snowed in. I wont argue, I got a 3720/300CX/LX6 all at once.

Current plan is box blade in April, post hole digger sometime in summer, and probably wait on the tiller until the following year.

Thinking about one of those attachments for the bucket that has a receiver hitch on it for moving trailers, or a boom, or a bucket so I can reach the top of the house with the power washer.

Think it would have been cheaper to take up stamp collecting ...

Steven

 

[HobbleCreek]

I assume, Steven, that you'll hold off on your own bragging at least until after my 4720 arrives.

 

[crazylare1]

hey there i know exactlly what you're talking about i ordered my new john deere 3320 last monday! after months of looking, testing, and finally demo-ing at my property two of what i considered to be the best tractors for me (a case dx35 and a john deere 3120) i made my decision to purchase a deere. i had alot of my friends over and we had a ball switching from one tractor to the other. after a few minutes on the case and then on the deere everyone agreed that the deere was the one they liked best for alot of reasons. my new deere won't be here until the first week of dec. i am in agony! i can't wait to dig a hole with the 448 backhoe and then fill it in with the cx300 loader and then smooth it out with the 6ft. box blade (not that i'll need it with the really great loader that deere has). so i really hope you like yours and just remember some of us have to wait a little longer to get ours and smile about it while you are using yours. have a great time.....larry <font color="blue"> </font> <font color="green"> </font>

 

[daTeacha]

Okay, here's a tough question for you Deere lovers. I can probably get A-plan pricing on a Case or NH. According to my daughter, who would be the Ford employee who actually buys the thing, the average price is about 20% to 25% below list. If that was the case (no pun intended), would you have still gone green?

I'm thinking for the same bucks I can get more toys on the tractor by going with Case, but on the other hand ergonomics are one of the big reasons I'm moving up from my little Kubota B7100DT. My back is somewhat screwed up from doing too many big jobs without a tractor prior to getting the little 'bota and now the fit and balance of that make me a pretty stiff and sore guy after a long day of seat time. I had one Deere dealer more or less tell me that Deere ergonomics are the best in the business, bar none. Thoughts??

 

[3720_Owner]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I assume, Steven, that you'll hold off on your own bragging at least until after my 4720 arrives. )</font>

I promise I will not brag for a long time. I will wait at least until Thanksgiving. After that all bets are off.

The factory lists it will be delivered to the dealer on the 24th, but since that is Thanksgiving I doubt I will end up with a driver that knows the tractor is more important than Thanksgiving. Figured probably a week after that day is when I might see it at my place. Arghhhh! Another week!

Now the 4720 is REALLY an incredible tractor. Part of the reason I waited the 5 months is I could not decide between the 3720 and 4720. It finally came down to the fact the 4720 would not fit in all the areas of the 150 year old barn and would not fit on the trailer that I already have. Plus there was that money thing where I would have to sell my blood for the next 4-5 years to help pay for the 4720. Make sure you follow proper etiquette and don't brag like some other people once you get it. Yeah right.

Steven

 

[3720_Owner]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( hey there i know exactlly what you're talking about i ordered my new john deere 3320 last monday! ... i am in agony! i can't wait to dig a hole with the 448 backhoe and then fill it in with the cx300 loader and then smooth it out with the 6ft. box blade <font color="blue"> </font> <font color="green"> </font> )</font>

Dang. There you guys go again. Brag, brag, brag.

Think I need to file a complaint with the wife. I did not get a 448 or a box blade yet. Please excuse my drooling.

You may have to wait an extra week, but for those toys it will be well worth the wait.

If you need a place to store the 448 or box blade I can make room in my barn ...

Sounds like its going to be mighty green the Christmas. Congratulations!

Steven

 

[3720_Owner]

Dealer called. 3720 & FEL & LX6 have arrived. Installing the cruise, block heater, iMatch, hooks on bucket, working lights and scheduled delivery for this Friday.

Now I just have to get out and buy ear muffs since it is suppose to snow on Friday with a high of 32. I'll be the guy who is blue from exposure on the green tractor with all the white stuff falling.

Steven

 

[BloomingtonMike]

Which lights did you buy? How much and model numbers would be very cool.

You week is going to be awesome. I wanted some seat time on mine so I mowed in 24 degrees yesterday! Need to break out the carhart snow bibs.

 

[HobbleCreek]

Easy there. That's getting awfully close to bragging.

My dealer told me today that mine is "in transit" -- at least the tractor and loader are. The backhoe may be a few days behind it.

-- Counting the days.