Utility Tractor Question

Spudm · Oct 16, 2015

Ok, so how much added value does Four Wheel Assist (FWA) and a Hydro-transmission add to a basic utility tractor in the 30-50 horsepower range? Specifically, John Deere.

Mike M · Oct 16, 2015

As far as resale not having 4x4 will likely kill the sale of it. Or at least take a really, really long time to sell and at a way discounted price.
A 4x4 with hydro and a loader is a very nice set up.

The hydro ? if someone actually wanted to do some tillage work like plowing or discing may not hold up ? I don't know how stout those are ?

So are you looking to buy ? use or new ? or sell one you have ?

Spudm · Oct 16, 2015

Both. Dealer incentives are pretty good. I just don't think people are buying much right now. I don't know.....Thinking about it. I like the JD 3038E tractor though.

Mike M · Oct 16, 2015

I am a JD guy for the most part. Right now that's all I have. I think their model numbers are mind boggling !!! I sure can't keep up with them. Overall I fear JD quality went down and Kubota has gone up over the years ? I have owned a lot of each in the past. I'd find good used ones and run them awhile and sell them and then get another. Most I had were just too small for the loader work I do when I do use them which is not too much. Right now I have a 2000 JD 5105 4x4 with a loader. Loader is VERY strong and lift pretty high for loading and unloading items. Not to big of a size overall. Kubota a few years back came out with a new hydro which I have not ran but it is to automatically shift from low to high range if I understand the literature correctly.
After running a smaller one where I had to keep going from low to dig and scoop to high to transport and an odd placed shifter this sounded like the answer.

VicS · Oct 16, 2015

The first 4x4 tractor we got was a 6140 All is.It showed what a difference pulling front wheels make on a loader tractor. But it was gear drive and no reverser. Low reverse was to slow and high to fast. Traded it for a 3 thousand series JD. It was to small. Traded 5 yes ago for a 4000 series JD. It will lift as much as the AC. But is twice as fast. We pull a 6-30 no-till kinze planter 5 mph. Has over 1200 hrs. Carries 4x5 bales with ease. And 10 small wire bales.Love it.

VicS · Oct 16, 2015

Forgot it is a E-hydro. With 2 petals. And Cruise control like a car. Can go any speed you set and if can't pull that fast will slow down till it can. Also has a Hyd top link on the quick coupler. And a parallel linkage on the loader bucket.

greenmech · Oct 16, 2015

I just bought the 3038E. So far so good, only 7 hours on it. Mostly got it for snow blowing and using the loader. Ron Mn

Spudm · Oct 17, 2015

I like the 3038E over the 3032E mostly because the engine is turbo-charged. The new Tier 4 engines burn really clean. Congratulations on your purchase!

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