3520 or 3720??

IaAcres said:

I am looking at buying around 70-90 acres here in Iowa. Haven't talked to the dealer yet, but have done a lot of reading.

The acreage consist of around 20 acres of timber. Will be building an 20-25 acres lake with the driveway being around 1500 feet from the road.

The ?? is will a 3520 be too little or should I get the 3720? Either one will have a cab on it.

I would rather have a little more power to spare than regret not getting it.

Thanks

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Go for the 3720, you will not regret the extra size.

IaAcres said:

Will have a loader, mower, tiller and maybe a backhoe. Probably going to have a couple of horses too. Money is not a problem since it will to paid in cash.

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Well I have a loader, mower and tiller and my 2520 is fine for my 11.5 acres. Have not yet had a need for a backhoe.

My mower is the 72" version, which is one of the main reasons I wanted at least a 2520 as I wanted the biggest deck that JD sold. I am very happy with it and would highly recommend it, if it will fit the tractors you are considering.

I also have a 5ft bush hog and the 2520 is fine. This is an area where more power would be needed for a larger bush hog. With as many acres as you are talking, I would think a bush hog would be in your future, so going with the larger tractor would let you run that much larger of a bush hog.

Going larger would also let you run a baler if you need some hay for those horses.

If you have got a good dealer around, I would go take a close look and talk to the salesman about your needs. Some of them can be very helpful. Not all of them are just trying to make a buck and sell you what you don't need.

IaAcres said:

I am looking at buying around 70-90 acres here in Iowa. Haven't talked to the dealer yet, but have done a lot of reading.

The acreage consist of around 20 acres of timber. Will be building an 20-25 acres lake with the driveway being around 1500 feet from the road.

The ?? is will a 3520 be too little or should I get the 3720? Either one will have a cab on it.

I would rather have a little more power to spare than regret not getting it.

Thanks

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Use this app to get a better idea of what you need for a tractor...

http://productselector.deere.com/CustomerTool/NACutsHomeServlet?targetMarket=AG

Answering these basic questions will help narrow your search

* How will you be using your tractor?
* How much property do you have?
* How many acres will you be using your tractor on?
* Do you expect the land size to remain the same or expand?
* Do you plan on doing any custom work for friends or customers?
* Who will be the primary operator of your tractor?
* How much experience does the operator have with tractors?

JDFANATIC said:

To me, the question is less a 3520/3720 than a 4x20 tractor vs that series. That is a lot of acres and if the larger frame tractor is acceptable, I would be looking at it.

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IaAcres , :ditto: to JDFANATIC and look into the 4000 Series , especially since you mentioned (Money is not a problem since it will to paid in cash.) ...

Good Luck on your Deere Hunt !!!

Later,x595

I will be keeping my 425 since its paid for and a good tractor to use around the house. I plan on getting a bush hog for around the lake and other areas. I am more leaning toward the 3720 since you can get the drive on/off mid mower. Probably a snow blower will replace the backhoe.

Anybody have any good dealers in Eastern IA or western Ill?

I'm pretty much in the same shoes (except the part about money not being a problem!). I currently have a 3520 and a 425 to use on the lawn. BUT, I do not manage as much property as you will. It's not a question of enough horsepower with the 3520 or 3720 to meet your needs, they both have plenty. To me it's the physical size of the tractor you should be considering to cover all the tasks you will encounter with a 100 acre spread. The bigger the tractor frame the more stabaility you will find on hilly terrrain-pushing, pulling and doing loader work. And anyway, rule #1 in the tractor world, buy as big as you can afford!