B8FISH
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Nice set-up! Hope you enjoy your new productivity (fun tool)!
Winter Storm Blows in New JD 3320
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- 2010 JD 5083E Ltd w/ 563 SL FEL (previously a 2005 JD 4320 w/ 400X FEL)
Your new 3320 looks great. I am particulary impressed with the 447 BH attachment. I use my 4320 extensively for snow removal here on our southeast Oregon mountain ranch. Typically I work the snow with both the FEL bucket and a rear 84" 3-pt blade that can be angled. This push-pull configuration works fairly well in lieu of a FEL mounted blade. Just offered this for your consideration.
BigD9
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Nice looking tractor and garage. How tall are those door openings?
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The doors are 14' high with 16' interior ceiling.
We had about 8" of damp packy snow so I had a chance to try the FEL for that job. I'd say the job probably didn't take that much longer than if I had used the blade on the smaller Honda. The Honda can't push a full blade of heavy snow so numerous passes would have been required. For a lighter snow the front blade probably would have been faster.
We had a thaw and then snow and the first time I plowed after that the skid shoes on the blade were digging in and letting the blade scalp the gravel and grass.
With the FEL on "Float" and the bucket tipped back a bit, picking up gravel and grass was minimal - so that was a benefit.
I might mount the 60" blade from the Honda on the JD and see how much difference the extra weight of the 3320 makes.
So far I'm very pleased with the 3320.
We had about 8" of damp packy snow so I had a chance to try the FEL for that job. I'd say the job probably didn't take that much longer than if I had used the blade on the smaller Honda. The Honda can't push a full blade of heavy snow so numerous passes would have been required. For a lighter snow the front blade probably would have been faster.
We had a thaw and then snow and the first time I plowed after that the skid shoes on the blade were digging in and letting the blade scalp the gravel and grass.
With the FEL on "Float" and the bucket tipped back a bit, picking up gravel and grass was minimal - so that was a benefit.
I might mount the 60" blade from the Honda on the JD and see how much difference the extra weight of the 3320 makes.
So far I'm very pleased with the 3320.
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Thanks for the input.
As an alternative I'm considering either the 72" or 84" FEL Mounted Blade. The immediate appeal of the 60" blade is that it is "free" except for any cost to replace the current Quick Connectors to fit the JD hydraulics.
At least one poster has suggested an 84" blade out on the front of the FEL might tend to push the front end around too much. Despite the possibility of losing traction before running out of horsepower, winter conditions are not severe enough that I'd bother with chains.
As to Quick Attatch frame mount blades the JD product seemed quite expensive at first glance and I have not priced after market blades yet. I doubt I'd ever want a Front Broom or Front Snowblower so its not like I can spread the price of the QA across three implements.
As an alternative I'm considering either the 72" or 84" FEL Mounted Blade. The immediate appeal of the 60" blade is that it is "free" except for any cost to replace the current Quick Connectors to fit the JD hydraulics.
At least one poster has suggested an 84" blade out on the front of the FEL might tend to push the front end around too much. Despite the possibility of losing traction before running out of horsepower, winter conditions are not severe enough that I'd bother with chains.
As to Quick Attatch frame mount blades the JD product seemed quite expensive at first glance and I have not priced after market blades yet. I doubt I'd ever want a Front Broom or Front Snowblower so its not like I can spread the price of the QA across three implements.
powerstroke444e
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I have been looking at a simular set up like yours or a kubota b26, did you get the ehydor? Did you compare to anything else?? I have been leaning to the Kubota because of the Hoe has hydraulic thumb & loader has third valve. But I have not been able to find anyone that has Jd with hoe to try. Thanks for your input.
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Yes the 3320 is eHydro.
Initially I considered BX TLB, MF GC2310 and JD2305 with Woods BH.
I test drove BX TLB, Kubota B7800, JD 2305,2320,2520,3320, Kioti CK20,CK30, MF GC2310,1528,1531,1533.
I visited Case / New Holland stores and talked to Mahindra - but did not test drive. Got pricing ranging from formal printed quotes to verbal prices. Read hundreds of posts here on TBN and anywhere else I could find useful info.
Eventually came to the conclusion I'd rather buy something too large than too small. For a number of reasons related to ergonomics, economics, tractor / attachment specs and perception of dealer, JD seemed to be the right fit for me.
If a deal with JD had not been possible, I probably would have tried some hard negotiations with the MF store on a 1533.
Couple of observations - I did not like the various treadle designs - preferred the Twin Pedal found on JD and some others. Didn't want a Loader mounted Mid-SCV
Initially I considered BX TLB, MF GC2310 and JD2305 with Woods BH.
I test drove BX TLB, Kubota B7800, JD 2305,2320,2520,3320, Kioti CK20,CK30, MF GC2310,1528,1531,1533.
I visited Case / New Holland stores and talked to Mahindra - but did not test drive. Got pricing ranging from formal printed quotes to verbal prices. Read hundreds of posts here on TBN and anywhere else I could find useful info.
Eventually came to the conclusion I'd rather buy something too large than too small. For a number of reasons related to ergonomics, economics, tractor / attachment specs and perception of dealer, JD seemed to be the right fit for me.
If a deal with JD had not been possible, I probably would have tried some hard negotiations with the MF store on a 1533.
Couple of observations - I did not like the various treadle designs - preferred the Twin Pedal found on JD and some others. Didn't want a Loader mounted Mid-SCV
powerstroke444e
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Thanks for the info as I had not even looked a the MF I will have to stop by next time I am in town. I found this form & like hearing what others say as I don't want to spend $25K on a little tractor to find out it won't do what I expect it to do. We do have several large green tractors & couple orange & a trencher. We just want to find one to fill the gaps.
