Comparison Trying to find the right tractor??????

[sparker133]

I am trying to find the right tractor. I have looked at so many I just don't know witch is the best. There is so many to choose from and compare it would drive guy nuts.

Just test drove a McCormick ct36. It was a nice tractor great loader capacity and 3pt capacities. The platform to get into is a little small. Comes with two remotes standard witch is great. I am also looking to get an mmm and I don't know if you drive over the deck to hook it up or what. The dealer gave me a price of 24k.

Test drove a bobcat 335 it seemed like a good tractor did not like the foot pedal for the forward and reverse and the 3pt seamed little weak only 1400lbs of lift.

I also looked at a b3030 it seemed to small not much lift capability. But the dealer told me that it is the biggest Kubota that will take an mmm.

I was looking at tym but I don稚 know anything about them and the closest dealer is about 80miles away. I don't know if it is worth driving that far to look at a tractor?

John Deere it seems you are paying for the green paint.

I currently have a dx45 with an l350 loader that I am trying to sell. It is too big for what I need and want to get something one size smaller. I going use it to move snow and cut my 3acres of grass and do brush mowing and moving logs around.

Any input you guys would have would be very helpful. I only want to spent 25k a cab would be great but not necessary. I am looking for a 30hp to 35hp tractor with a loader, 60" mmm and rear remotes.
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[lostcause]

I am trying to find the right tractor. I have looked at so many I just don't know witch is the best. There is so many to choose from and compare it would drive guy nuts.

Just test drove a McCormick ct36. It was a nice tractor great loader capacity and 3pt capacities. The platform to get into is a little small. Comes with two remotes standard witch is great. I am also looking to get an mmm and I don't know if you drive over the deck to hook it up or what. The dealer gave me a price of 24k.

Test drove a bobcat 335 it seemed like a good tractor did not like the foot pedal for the forward and reverse and the 3pt seamed little weak only 1400lbs of lift.

I also looked at a b3030 it seemed to small not much lift capability. But the dealer told me that it is the biggest Kubota that will take an mmm.

I was looking at tym but I don稚 know anything about them and the closest dealer is about 80miles away. I don't know if it is worth driving that far to look at a tractor?

John Deere it seems you are paying for the green paint.

I currently have a dx45 with an l350 loader that I am trying to sell. It is too big for what I need and want to get something one size smaller. I going use it to move snow and cut my 3acres of grass and do brush mowing and moving logs around.

Any input you guys would have would be very helpful. I only want to spent 25k a cab would be great but not necessary. I am looking for a 30hp to 35hp tractor with a loader, 60" mmm and rear remotes.
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hard to say for sure, but with any major brand players, it's a ford chevy debate with ag tires. find whatever looks like it will do what you want for the price you want to pay.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Pretty much all the tractors these days are pretty good machines. Some of the Chinese machines might be a bit questionable, but all the others are pretty good. To start with I would look at all the dealers that are within your driving distance. Check out the tractors, how they fit you. Are you comfortable in the seat. Are the controls in a comfortable place for you, some are and some are not. What is comfortable for me, may not be for you. Only you can tell if the tractor fits you right. All tractors have stuff just a bit different than another, no good reason not to get one that fits you right to start with. Try to get a feel for the dealer, a good dealer can make everything better for you.

I don't know if you will be able to get a MMM for the size tractor that you are looking for. I think that usually you would have to step down 2 sizes from what you have now. It seems like the Korean tractors are the best bang for the buck now days, might keep that in mind. I would still look at every single dealer that you have in your area. It's one of those things, you won't know without looking and asking questions about them.

Good luck and keep us posted. :thumbsup:

 

[Gittyup]

Don't know where you got those numbers for the CT335 on 3 Pt. lift, or how they are qualified, but the real spec at 24" aft is 2383 lbs. 1400 sounds more like the loader lift spec.

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

Spec out the TYM T353 HST, nice tractor, it has the side by side hydro pedals which is very pleasing to use. The only thing is it only takes the 72" MMM, which may be a problem for you.

 

[Johndeere3720]

Pretty much all the tractors these days are pretty good machines. Some of the Chinese machines might be a bit questionable, but all the others are pretty good. To start with I would look at all the dealers that are within your driving distance. Check out the tractors, how they fit you. Are you comfortable in the seat. Are the controls in a comfortable place for you, some are and some are not. What is comfortable for me, may not be for you. Only you can tell if the tractor fits you right. All tractors have stuff just a bit different than another, no good reason not to get one that fits you right to start with. Try to get a feel for the dealer, a good dealer can make everything better for you.

I don't know if you will be able to get a MMM for the size tractor that you are looking for. I think that usually you would have to step down 2 sizes from what you have now. It seems like the Korean tractors are the best bang for the buck now days, might keep that in mind. I would still look at every single dealer that you have in your area. It's one of those things, you won't know without looking and asking questions about them.

Good luck and keep us posted. :thumbsup:

I know that you can get a MMM on a Deere up to 66 hp. I think a 3120 or 3320 Deere with a 300cx loader and 72" MMM would get the job done. the 3320 is a very nice machine and surely will get the job done. John Deere parts are readily available and the 3x20 series are very reliable tractors. One feature that the 3x20 series offers is it's twin touch ehydro transmission which is very useful with loader work and mowing. They also feature a wide open operator platform and the loader joystick it right at your side rather than mounted on the FEL itself. Quick attach buckets are standard on the 300x and 300cx so you can also add attachments like pallet forks or rock buckets.

 

[sparker133]

I test drove a 3320 today loved the tractor. The dealer gave me a price of 23k for the tractor,300cx loader, 72"mmm with the quick tach, rear remotes, r4 tires, and ehydro. I think this is a good price, now if i can sell my we be doing good.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I test drove a 3320 today loved the tractor. The dealer gave me a price of 23k for the tractor,300cx loader, 72"mmm with the quick tach, rear remotes, r4 tires, and ehydro. I think this is a good price, now if i can sell my we be doing good.

Even though you loved this tractor, you should go and look at others. That way you will know that it is the right tractor for you, or you will learn that some other one is even better for you. One of those things of you won't know without looking. No reason to wonder about it later on.

Shopping is all part of the fun. :thumbsup:

 

[art]

You might be suprised on that B3030 Kubota as to what it can do and for the size the manuverability it can give you.

It is not the largest Kubota that will take a mmm as the Grand L will also take them.

The bigget thing that I see here is that for some, you are not gaining in your issues of a smaller tractor!!!

You could put a mid mower under the tractor you have for far less money!!!

Just because you have a little bit smaller tractor you could loose in the turning radius and be worse off or greatly dissappointed!!!!

The rated capacities don't really mean a lot to a stone that you don't know the weight of, or much less will have to move again. Your break out force is what you will use as a gauge so don't be to worried about the rated power, but the break out force!!!

 

[LD1]

Don't know where you got those numbers for the CT335 on 3 Pt. lift, or how they are qualified, but the real spec at 24" aft is 2383 lbs. 1400 sounds more like the loader lift spec.

According to bobcats website, it is actually 1700lbs @ 24" aft.

He also may have been confusing the spec with a 235, which is 1500 @ 24" aft.

On a side note:

Dont get too hung up on 3PH lift specs. Yea, 1700lbs doesent put it at the top of the list, and does seem low for a 3600lb tractor, but you have to keep in mind that it is still a category 1 cut. I may be wrong, but I havent ever seen a implement for these sized tractors ever exceed 1000lbs.

The lift on my L3400 is only 1500 @ 24" and 2000 @ the pins. I have a bushhog, blade, RFM, PHD, and a few other attachments. None of them even come close to the 1500lb mark. Honestly, It may only be capable of lifting 1000lbs, but I'd never know.

The only way the lift rating would really be a factor, would be if you wanted to use a dirt scoop, boom pole, or carry-all. But with a FEL, why would you.

 

[Gittyup]

My number came from memory on the Kioti equivalent DK35. That BC spec sounds like a 200 series machine number, not the 335. My CK25 is like 1600 lbs. So, I'd think the 335 would be the same as the DK35.

Another reason this might be important is using rear forks.

 

[sparker133]

I have test drove quite a few machines. I really do like the john deere the most so far.
The dear called me the other day with a final price of 24k out the door.

3320,cx300 loader, 72" 7iron quick tach mmm, two rear remotes, ehydro, r4 tires, front and rear work lights, larger alt, and canopy. The machine only has 4hr on it.

The lowest price any other dealer gave me was 27,500.

I have never owned a john deere tractor before they seem nice. Any body have any problems or comments to make about this model. And at that price it put it in the running with the rest of the tractors I looked at.

 

[Johndeere3720]

I have never owned a john deere tractor before they seem nice. Any body have any problems or comments to make about this model. And at that price it put it in the running with the rest of the tractors I looked at.

My dad has a 3720 and it has been a great tractor. We have had a few probnlems but only enough to count on one hand. Over all, they are great tractors and i am even considering a 3320 when i can afford one in a few months.

 

[sparker133]

i was told by the kubota dealer that the L3420 was the same as the 3320 it that the truth. Witch machine is better the kubota or the john deere.

 

[LD1]

Assuming you ment the L3240, yes they are very similar machines. The kubota is a little better as far as the specs are concerned. The Bota weighs 350lbs more (2900 vs 3250). The 3PH can lift about 450 more (2200 vs 2650 both @ 24"). And if you get the 724 loader, in is a little stronger than the 300cx loader. At the pins the lift is 1598 deere and 1792 bota. Bucket edge its 1122 deere and 1360 bota.

But as far as real world go, there is so little difference that you probabally wouldn't notice. As far as features and luxuries, they both have a lot of bells and whistles. If you want to save a few bucks, take a look at the L3400, of the new L3700su from bota. They don't have all the bells and whistles, they are just a plain solid tractor. They are about the same size physically, but the specs are lower. But the loader is still pleanty strong. I can lift a heaping full bucket of sod/dirt/gravel/sand or whatever. Deere also offers a similar version. 3032 and 3038 I think are they're basic (non deluxe) ones.

 

[Nitro-Fish]

The only way the lift rating would really be a factor, would be if you wanted to use a dirt scoop, boom pole, or carry-all. But with a FEL, why would you.

Or maybe a rear bale spear for when the bale size exceeds the FEL capacity.....perhaps a rear pallet fork attachment for the same reason?

 

[LD1]

All of the tractors mentioned so far wouldn't have much trouble with a bale spear and most round bales.