HawkinsHollow
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Subject says it all. Likes, Dislikes, pros, cons. Sell me or scare me.
Tell me about your 3015. SOOOOOO close to pulling the trigger.
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ptsg
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All I can say is I just love mine.
I have a F36Rn which is more or less the same as the 3515R. It has mid mounted ROPS, draft control, quick hitch lift arms and from comparing the pictures, looks like it also gets a slightly better seat. It doesn't have the DPF, although if this will ever become a problem on the US models, it is as simple as removing the data logger and DPF can and put a muffler in it's place and it's good to go. No need to reprogram anything.
These tractors have a really heavy duty construction while they don't really have too much electronics to be problematic. Mostly simple stuff. Really easy and simple to work on if it will ever need.
I've pushed mine a lot and I've still to find anything that it won't do. The engine has a lot of power and torque. It's not the most quiet engine but it's also not the most noisy engine. The fit and finish is very nice. All the hydraulic hoses are protected with that corrugated protecting tube and tied down where it's needed. The hood and fenders are metal which. again, very nice to have instead of flimsy plastic.
Yesterday it just lifted the 300 lbs carry all box with a 260 gallon tank with crate half way full of water.
Things that could be a bit better in my opinion would be just to get the control handles a bit longer for the 3 pt control, draft and remotes. I've actually removed a 2" spacer under the seat and made it better though. I'm not that much of a tall guy.
I have a F36Rn which is more or less the same as the 3515R. It has mid mounted ROPS, draft control, quick hitch lift arms and from comparing the pictures, looks like it also gets a slightly better seat. It doesn't have the DPF, although if this will ever become a problem on the US models, it is as simple as removing the data logger and DPF can and put a muffler in it's place and it's good to go. No need to reprogram anything.
These tractors have a really heavy duty construction while they don't really have too much electronics to be problematic. Mostly simple stuff. Really easy and simple to work on if it will ever need.
I've pushed mine a lot and I've still to find anything that it won't do. The engine has a lot of power and torque. It's not the most quiet engine but it's also not the most noisy engine. The fit and finish is very nice. All the hydraulic hoses are protected with that corrugated protecting tube and tied down where it's needed. The hood and fenders are metal which. again, very nice to have instead of flimsy plastic.
Yesterday it just lifted the 300 lbs carry all box with a 260 gallon tank with crate half way full of water.
Things that could be a bit better in my opinion would be just to get the control handles a bit longer for the 3 pt control, draft and remotes. I've actually removed a 2" spacer under the seat and made it better though. I'm not that much of a tall guy.
ericm979
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My 3725's 3pt lever (just position control not draft) and the rear remote levers are all a little too short for me too. At least one person here has extended theirs.
Slowpoke Slim
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I don't have a 15 series, but a 25 series, same as Eric. Only difference between mine and his is that mine's cabbed. I'm still very happy with my cabbed 25 series.
The most important thing for you to factor in is what tasks do you want/need your tractor to do for you? There is no wrong answer here, and different folks will have different answers. Your tractor is a tool. It can move/carry/lift "stuff" around to be sure. But it can also "power" stuff. Attachments like PTO driven mowers, tillers, chippers, snow blowers, pumps, generators... Lots of stuff. Just make sure you have your own needs in mind when you select your tractor, as you may need more "power" than say another tractor customer. You may need less too, nothing wrong with that either.
That 3015 has 30 hp at the engine, and 28 hp at the PTO. Now the real question you have to answer is, does that 28 hp at the PTO satisfy every need you will have for your tractor? Will it power every attachment you see yourself needing?
Assuming you're getting a FEL, does that have enough rated lift for whatever you need to pick up? Bags of feed/seed/cement? Fine. What about say, large round hay bales? Not only does the FEL rating have to match (or exceed) your needs, but what about tractor weight? Usually weight is your friend, and heavier is better. But not always. If you're having to travel over landscaped yards, heavy may be an issue.
You can always go up in hp, and stay in the same series. A 35 or a 40 hp unit will cost a few extra bucks, but open up more freedom for PTO driven tools (and their SIZE) you can effectively run.
Again, no wrong answer here. Just make sure the tool (tractor) you buy meets all of your needs, and you'll be happy.
The most important thing for you to factor in is what tasks do you want/need your tractor to do for you? There is no wrong answer here, and different folks will have different answers. Your tractor is a tool. It can move/carry/lift "stuff" around to be sure. But it can also "power" stuff. Attachments like PTO driven mowers, tillers, chippers, snow blowers, pumps, generators... Lots of stuff. Just make sure you have your own needs in mind when you select your tractor, as you may need more "power" than say another tractor customer. You may need less too, nothing wrong with that either.
That 3015 has 30 hp at the engine, and 28 hp at the PTO. Now the real question you have to answer is, does that 28 hp at the PTO satisfy every need you will have for your tractor? Will it power every attachment you see yourself needing?
Assuming you're getting a FEL, does that have enough rated lift for whatever you need to pick up? Bags of feed/seed/cement? Fine. What about say, large round hay bales? Not only does the FEL rating have to match (or exceed) your needs, but what about tractor weight? Usually weight is your friend, and heavier is better. But not always. If you're having to travel over landscaped yards, heavy may be an issue.
You can always go up in hp, and stay in the same series. A 35 or a 40 hp unit will cost a few extra bucks, but open up more freedom for PTO driven tools (and their SIZE) you can effectively run.
Again, no wrong answer here. Just make sure the tool (tractor) you buy meets all of your needs, and you'll be happy.
