#25 John Deere 3046R Cab Tractor Mid Mount Mower Cutting Grass
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- Опубліковано 13 тра 2018
- John Deere 3046R Cab Mid Mount Mower Cutting Grass is amazing. My tractor has to earn its keep, loader work, snow blowing, and cutting grass. There are few tractors that have 46hp and a mid mount mower with a cab. John Deere wins the race in my opinion, to boot it has a mower deck than can be removed in a minute. Hope you enjoy this.
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So I now with my 3039R cab tractor and it is absolutely awesome. Mow quality is surprisingly really good and can actually strip me with it. Nothing beats ice cold ac, Bluetooth radio, and literally quiet enough in the cab to carry a conversation on the phone if you need to.
Great tractor I’m glad you like it tractor on be safe 😊
This is what I'm talking about. Someone is finally mowing "right" and in style.
Cosine I'm glad you like this video. When I used the tractor mow my lawn I felt like a I was farming hay...really liked it. Thank you for supporting my channel.
"Dad, when are you going to be done?" I've only heard the same thing about a million times....
In_process fathers I guess that’s what it’s about!
Nice tractor! I have 5 acres as well but went the other way and use a zero turn. I have JD 790 compact tractor with a 6 foot rear mower but the zero turn cut my mow time by almost 2 hours. I also have ditches that are a steep incline and it side cuts those well too as long as its not wet. A compact tractor wouldn't be able to cut them. Mowing in a open air station doesn't bother me as its only for a couple of hours twice a week usually and i prefer the fresh air. NOW, what sucks on the zero turn is the ride. Even with the upgraded seat there is no other suspension so you hit a good hole and its rough on my back. The ride of your tractor looks nice and smooth.
spyder000069 I may be a zero turn guy someday they’re great machines. The wheel spacer I installed help with the slope. Thank you for watching enjoy both your machines.
Love the video and the tractor. I have a similar sized property and mow with a JD x350. Here in NH it's a little over $400/month to hire a maintenance company to cut the grass but where's the fun in that.
Roy Jones keeps us young 😊
We have a JD 3039R with the deluxe cab and absolutely love it! Wish I had an excuse for the 72” belly mower though. Have a JD Z920M for that job already though!
Deereman awesome! My tractor needs to cut the lawn. That was a big plus for my wife, it seemed to justify the expense. When cutting the lawn I imagine I’m harvesting hay...it helps relax me.
I just ordered a 2021 3039R with cab, mid mower deck, front end loader, snow plow, 72” rototiller, and I’m going to get a rear blade for driveway maintenance
awesome property !
Thank you 😊
I'm looking to buy a 3 series this winter. I currently mow with a simplicity Legacy and mow alot of sidehill without any issue. Looks like wheel spacers will be a must.
Brad Leverton highly recommend wheel spacer, one of my first videos.
Just found your channel tonight. Really Enjoyed the two videos I’ve watched. 👍
Richard welcome aboard the channel we’re lucky to have thank you. 🙂
Let’s say I Like your style ☺️
Wish I had a tractor like yours!
Will Carbaugh I had 4 smaller tractors before this one, I kept saving and trading up over the last 30 years.
Some days I wish I lived in an apartment.
Marauder Mitchelli wow I thought that was like your second or third tractor
Will Carbaugh 30 years ago I had a 22hp craftsmen, after one year the deck bearings were dry, then a jd 455, jd 4110, jd 3320, now jd 3046R cab.
Thank you man for watching!!!
Nice video. I subscribed. Keep up the good work.
Patrick thank yo for taking the time to watch my video. Keeping the channel interesting is time consuming and expensive. My reward is people like you who take the time to watch and especially comment. Please spread the word, i need more subscribers and don't hesitate to ask for help.
thank you for subscribing.
Your videos are best by far on the cab tractors. Love how you go I to detail. That's what I like to see when searching for videos on machines. I have been drooling over these cab machines since they were released in 2006. I want a heat and AC cab so bad. Only issues I have is the weight of the machine. I leave ruts now with a 1000 lb machine. Do you mow with this in the spring, or do you have a second mower? Maybe the big tires don't rut as bad. What has been tour experience. If I knew I could cut the grass with one all year I would be game, But would hate to drop the money on one And never be able to mow with it.
My favorite farm tractor is Steiger’s…look them up. Okay in a typical spring and fall i’ve had no issues with this tractor making ruts, this month, and may and half of june were a disaster, but like you said your 1000lb tractor is leaving ruts. So typically no issue until this year, and this tractor for a 5000lb machine does an amazing job cutting the lawn. I am currently researching zero turn mowers, i have a demo machine in my garage now. I do love the tractor, and have no issues with my previous open station 3 series tractor. Makes me wonder about global warming. thank you for commenting, please keep watching i’ll have updates.
@@maraudermitchelli This year was a disaster. I was thinking of keeping my current mower for spring, And then the cab tractor for dry season. I buried my tractor this spring in places. You would be mowing, And it was like driving on a water bed then wham quick sand instant 1 foot ruts. I got to my lawn nice and early with the roller and had it so smooth. I was so proud, then a month later it looks like a fair grounds parking lot. I dont think I'll get it back to normal for a few years. Anyways thanks for the info . I'm going to subscribe to catch all you new videos. Thanks again
Thanks for sharing! Really enjoyed your videos and have helped in the decision making process.
How fast are you able to mow with the 3046R and how does that compare to your new Ferris time wise? Want a cab tractor for yard work and snow blowing, but not sure if it’s worth the extra for a zero turn or if the one machine can really do it all for a large lawn. Thanks again!
I like the ZT for mowing...it just does a better job. If your ground is level, and not soft a tractor especially a cab tractor is awesome. I felt like a farmer working his field when i was mowing my lawn in a cab tractor...just loved it. But the Ferris does a better job. Tractor was great for what it is.
where did you get the wheel spacers from? been looking for something to be more stable on ditch banks. thank you
John Deere dealer they are not cheep but are highly necessary as is ballast. thank you for commenting.
Does that mid mount mower come with rear discharge or any type of mulching options? I know the New Holland Boomer has a cab and has the rear discharge or mulch option. That John Deere is a nice looking ride.
At one time you could get a mulch kit from JD. I had one on my previous 2 tractors and removed it. No rear discharge that i know of. My previous deck was a 72" 7 iron deck on a 34hp open station 3 series JD. JD had to redesign this deck, i know they did the blades. This deck does a much better job than the previous decks. Thank you for watching. BTW the tractor is a dream. I've owned 5 open station tractors from lawn and garden to this tractor. The Cab is wonderful, summer and winter. I enjoy cutting the grass again and blowing snow.
Thanks for the feedback and thanks for sharing your tractor videos.
Do you have any ballast in your tires? I mow a pretty steep incline without wheel spacers and the beet juice ballast works wonders on keeping the tractor much more stable. The first time I mowed with out the ballast I just about had to clean out my shorts. But with 440lbs per tire it makes the tractor handle so much better and more sure footed when mowing or using the loader. Oh and by the way the neckers nob aka steering wheel spinner is a must have when mowing It makes it a whole lot easier than with out it. I have the older version of your tractor a 3720 love it great little tractor.
brad coddington I do have a wheel knob now and did on my previous 3 series. I’ve always been Leary of tire ballast because I don’t want to use engine horsepower when the the weight is not needed, I don’t want the extra weight when mowing as areas of my lawn are wet. Owners who weight their tires love it, so my thinking could be all wrong. I may try it in the future, so don’t think I’m not slowly being swayed to ballast. I agonize over decision like this. Thank you for watching.
Marauder Mitchelli yea I understand about the extra weight concerns. I also have a few spots that are soft many times so yes the weight is a disadvantage sometimes.
The tires are R4. I had turf tires on my first 3 series 3322 and i regretted not getting the turfs. The R4s are fine on grass, no difference than my turfs and they are much better in the mud. When the yard is very wet, no 3 series or higher should be on the lawn. Unless your farming my opinion is the R4 is the tire for general use.
It's called a suicide nob
It's called a suicide nob
Approximately what grade side slope is that you are mowing? I am considering buying a 3R cab tractor with a 72" deck like yous, but would have to side mow about a 8-10 degree embankment with it. Not sure if the 3R would work for that. Thanks for the great videos!
My opinion i would not consider buying the tractor without adding the rear wheel spacers. It simply is not stable enough, i made a spacer video you can review. You have to use common sense when operator the machine, you can roll the machine on level ground if one is not careful. The deck needs to be adjusted when wheel spacers are added so the right side does not rub the right rear tire. I did this with my dealer mechanic who does a great job, not a big deal. One section of my lawn is at that grade and i mow it fine just be careful. The machine does the best job mowing i may make a video just showing the lawn mowed. I think you will love the machine. Ask the dealer if you can demo a machine, even a used machine at your house. Thank you for watching.
get the 4 inch spacers for it.
Awesome tractor! Enjoyed watching your video. Have you heard of any options for single point hydraulics for the 3046r?
I was told by my dealer it is not available on 3 series cab tractors, but is on a 3046R non cab unit. Thank you for watching.
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What tires are they? R4's? I have a NH T4.65 that i'm about to trade for a T4.85, but i could do with a mower deck gardening one for around the house, and am tempted by this...Have you ever used it for towing a trailer and if so what size? I'm tempted to use this on my smaller paddocks and then tedder/ bale with the T4.85. A decent mower attachment for my New Holland is a good 6k investment and 2nd hand JD 3 or even 4 series would be only 10k more and give me more utility and my 15 year old son could drive it helping me out a bit. I nearly bought a Boomer 50, but the JD's are really competitively priced and a mini-loader is all i need.
mwnciboo I thought I replied. Tires are r4. I will have a video out soon with tractor in mud with the tires and why I like them. I went through the same calc you’re doing with my turf tires on my 3320. Tires are not filled but that may change soon. Thank you for watching.
I've just starting to watch your channel. How easy is it to connect and disconnect the mower? Would be good to watch next time you are mowing if at all possible?
Bruce I'm sorry i just saw your comment. It is not easy, partly because i take the mower off in a rough graded area of my property, and it's difficult to align the mower and tractor. Every time I've tried to film it...it's a disaster. If the deck is on a flat area, grass, concrete, stone, and you have a spotter given the deck is setup correctly it is a smooth process. Much easier on small tractors. Don't let this discourage you this tractor performing loader, mowing, and snow blowing more than paid for itself. At 5000 lbs this tractor did an amazing job mowing my lawn, cab was extremely comfortable. I now have a Ferris zero turn mower, and put more hours on the tractor moving timber than i ever did mowing in a season. Great machine stay healthy.
4” per side for a total of 8” track width increase?
Cynical Texas Dad exactly. Would change a thing. Thank you for watching.
I have the same tractor where did you get the spacers and did you do front and rear thanks Napa mike
Mike Wawrzkiewicz i purchased the spacers from the jd dealer not cheep, around $500. I’ve also just loaded the tires with beet juice.
Where did you purchase the spacers and did you install them yourself? My dealer won’t because they are not OEM
That's a shame...not right. I feel that machine needs axle spacers for loader work. In your manual it will specify how wide you can make the rear tires, show that to your dealer. I'm asking my dealer who supplied my spacers...i'll add it to the video or make another video. I'm working on this thank you.
Nice set up, what do the neighbors think of big green?
I hope they love as it blows their driveways after a snow storm. Stay healthy and safe please.
What’s your review on using the belly mower vs a lawn mower same quality?
At 5000lbs loaded the tractor does an amazing job mowing...last year I purchased a Ferris zero turn mower that changed my yard! 🙂
Approximately how many acres are you mowing? Im looking into a compact tractor for a 3 acre plot I am in the process of buying. Being the property is diverse and mostly grass, I think I have good justification for a 3 series like yours 😎 great video!
I would mow just over an acre with the tractor a little less that hour, now with the zero turn I'm mowing just over 4 acres in under 2 hours. I must say the JD 3046R mowed better than any previous tractor including an open station 3 series. The zero turn does a great job finish cut. The wooded areas of my property were just too tight and rough for the tractor the deck smashes against the frame. Good luck.
Thanks for posting, trying to make a decision about a cab tractor for my mowing, local dealers here do not have that tractor with cab,, Big Guy here, is that cab roomy ebough ? Seems from pictures on JD wesite there is little headroom, and seat back very close to sterring coulumn . Any input from you would be appreciated ! Thanks in advance .
nate I’m 6’2” 280lbs, I fit it is not huge. There is plenty of head room, my seat is back all the way
When I wear my boots I have to plan my steps in and out. I suggest you try one out.
I love the cab. Thank you for watching
@@maraudermitchelli thanks for the reply, think Ill have to drive out of state to check one out ,, only other higher horsepower tractor with mid mount mower i see id a case ih, 55c cvt trans, . not fond of case ih ag type equipment , however .
@@maraudermitchelli 6'4" 360 here , lol so you can understand my concern for size of cab !
I’m selling my zero turn for this machine. My lawn is wide open. I know a tractor will be slower but the ride and ac will make up for it.
Zack I answered your other comment please read. The cab was awesome to mow in.
I have a kubota with 26HP and cab. At the moment I have rear mower which also collects cutted grass inside. I want to buy MMM. The only concern is, what about the grass cut and left on the lawn - does it looks bad? Are You using mulching kit? How often do You do it - just once per week or more? Because I am affraid that without doing this very often, I will have a lot of grass leftovers.
This is the best tractor mower deck I’ve ever had...it is a 5000lb mowing machine. It does not do the perfect job my zero turn Ferris. With any machine I mow when the lawn needs to be cut...wait a day then it rains and you mow and you can have a mess. So mowing so many times a week doesn’t work especially spring and early summer. I’m thinking you can trim closer. With a mmm deck, but the rear mover is better in rough ground...that’s why I have a zero turn. I hope this helps 🙂
Do you have the 4” spacers and the rear wheels swapped to wide with the mower deck?
Yes I posted a video last year that explains this, I'm very pleased with this setup. Stay safe
Any issues with the mower deck becoming harder to taken on and off the long your have it? Also after your experience so far would you still go with the belly mower over a finishing mower behind the tractor?
Peter the belly mower is great, finish mowers don't finish around patios and trees...they don't get very close. I't been wet at my house for 2 years so i upgrade to a zero turn mower and love it. I've been working the tractor hard loader grapple work i cut down over 200 dead trees. I hope this helps stay healthy.
@@maraudermitchelli Currently I have 5.5 acres that I mow with a 52" zero turn and my kids use a 42" tractor mower. I am getting a 3046R like yours because I am adding on another 5.5 acres for some small farming. So I was debating getting the belly mower to use on the lawn. However, I have heard after taking them on and off a few dozen times they get misaligned and are not quite quick to connect anymore. Thanks for your answer and I love the content, keep it up!
@@Sgtwebbpd okay you have a lot of land and a zero turn. The rear finish mower is probably a better choice much easier to connect and disconnect. You need i deal condition to install the belly mower...which i don't have. Even on concrete it can slide. Flat grass is great but then it kills the grass it's stored on. I've tried to film the mower install so many times and always ends up being a struggle. Big rear finishing mower would be good.
I have 3 inch on my 3320 cab tractor .they are great on hills.
Jim spacers are a must. thank you for commenting and supporting my channel.
Great video! do you have a video of installing and removing the deck?
No it never went smoothly.
@@maraudermitchelli nice, I figured it out.
Do you think a 5” wheel spacers would clear the gauge wheels? I have a 3039r with 5” spacers and thinking of getting a 72d auto connect mower for it. Thanks!
No I don't think they would. I have 4" spaces and had to adjust the deck so they would clear. I have a video on spacers I would suggest you watch. I hope this helps thank you for supporting the channel.
@@maraudermitchelli thank you sir!
Great videos. I’m looking to upgrade to a 3046r with cab myself. How did it do with respect to rutting your lawn over time. I also have a ZTR for cutting, but I do know I will be in the yard often with the machine. If I do get one of the belly mower for fall cleanup, how does it do in terms of ruts or tearing up turf. Thanks a ton for the videos.
I discuss this in my Bobcat T66 track loader videos. When it's wet and you're worried about ruts any compact tractor will leave ruts...the bigger the tractor the bigger the ruts. That's why I purchased a Ferris Zt and a track loader. But I will go back to a tractor soon.
@@maraudermitchelli thanks. So overall when it’s dry it does not seem too bad.
I recently purchased a 3046R with factory cab. Love the tractor but finding the joystick to be very stiff. Dealer telling me that it will break in with use. Could other 3 series owners please share their experiences? Thanks.
The loader stick is disappointing. Cab units have cables instead of rods, my stick was very sloppy and they replaced the cables and it is a little better. I'm disappointment with this John Deere design. Make sure you have the RPMs near 2k when operating the loader...i hope you have rear ballast, or have filled your tires with juice. Also wheel spacers are needed, please watch that video of mine. I don't it will loosen up, but your problem is different from mine, the stick control was very sluggish. Please contact me if your struggling with this, your dealer should give you a better response. I hope you enjoy your tractor.
Thanks Marauder . I did see your video on wheel spacing. My rear wheels are filled and I do have a rear ballast..... Wheels are in the narrow position and tractor feels unstable to me. Dealer suggesting flipping the wheels to wider position which will give me a few inches on both sides. Curious if you tried this before going the the spacers? Thanks for your response . Also, my name is Scott, somehow posting my daughter's name Katie on the post.
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Thanks Marauder . I did see your video on wheel spacing. My rear wheels are filled and I do have a rear ballast..... Wheels are in the narrow position and tractor feels unstable to me. Dealer suggesting flipping the wheels to wider position which will give me a few inches on both sides. Curious if you tried this before going the the spacers? Thanks for your response . Also, my name is Scott, somehow posting my daughter's name Katie on the post.
Scott i did flip the rears, on my open station tractor 16 years ago I gained 3 inches a side, the 3046R cab i was lucky if i gained over an inch. This year i did swap the front tires and gained about 5 inches, I could do this because i'm not using the tractor to mow, so the front tires are not hitting the deck. Hope this helps.
I have 5 acres...all flat land...no trees...which machine do you recommend?
Due to the last 2 very wet years I’m buying a zero turn mower, probably a Ferris. There are so many choices for mowing a lawn, also there are many excellent tractors covering many horse power ranges. Of course I like a three series JD but their two series and my brother has a one series he loves this is the most popular. Brands I like JD, Kubota and Kioti. My tractor did an amazing job cutting my lawn, too heavy for the wet yard perimeter and too big for my woods. Hope this helps ask again 😊 thank you
Does this tractor have both heating and air conditioning?
Yes sir 😊
How much land do you have? I have a 2025R open cab. I'm trying to justify getting a higher HP 2 series with a cab or a 3 series with a cab.
Woody83 I have 5 acres which borders a creek with woods. My tractor is over kill...but it cost less than paying a service to cut my lawn which is over a $120 a cut. I’ve traded up over 30 years from a craftsman, jd455, 4110, 3340 now a 3046 cab. My final decision was snow blowing in an open station I just couldn’t do it anymore. Btw cutting grass in a cab with ac in the rain at night is sweet. My yard has never looked better and no service would remove snow as well as me and my tractor. To me it’s another hobby.
Woody83 5 acres, overkill but I love it 😊
Wow! What a machine!! How much do you mow with that monster? Maybe I can justify something like that for my 3.5 acres
My tractor mowed about 2 acres, now I mow about 4 plus acres with my zero turn. I don't like to spend time mowing so I own machines that get the mowing done quickly. I hope you purchase a machine you like. Thank you for supporting my channel.
How do you fuel this thing up? Do you store your own fuel supply on your property or do you drive it to the gas station? Or have someone come out and do it? What about maintenance on your tractor?
Sir I have videos that cover all that including many mistakes. I use to fuel 5 gallons at a time now I have a 50 tank...I did a video on that also. Be safe and happy please.
Dosent this damage your lawn? Leave tracks and all?
When the lawn is wet, any tractor even 500lb machine will damage your lawn. So it does not damage my lawn, it's quite amazing. If you have a low very wet lawn most of the time i would recommend a lighter machine. I've had garden tractors...but this machine does the best job cutting my lawn, i know it's hard to believe. Love it! Thank you for commenting.
@@maraudermitchelli np! Thank you for the timely answer!
they make turf tires that are much less aggressive. this dude is rolling on ag/construction treads.
Along with your wheel spaces, Do you run ballast in your tires or use wheel weights?
I posted a video the rear wheels are filled with beat juice it is great 😊
@@maraudermitchelli good to hear. I filled mine with washer fluid. Not as heavy as beet juice. I’m planning on going with 3” spacers as well
Hi Mate, does the jd do nice stripes?
GF for a 4500lbs machine it does a great job on the lawn. This mover deck and tractor is the best combination i've had on a tractor. Does it mow as nice as my Ferris Zero Turn mower definitely not. But if you have dry conditions it does a great job. I hope this helps you, stay healthy
Beautiful neighborhood, looking to move to a cooler climate from Texas, where is that neighborhood located or at least the area??
Just outside Buffalo New York :) I like it.
Question- how wide does the 4" spacers on each side make the tractor total width?
Kris I don't have this tractor anymore...from memory probably around 63"...the rears were just wider than my 59" snowblower.
I made a video on spacers it may be in that...definitely watch that video it's pretty thorough.
What do u ride when not on the mower
I use to ride atv’s now I have sxs for trail and a utv for around the house. If you watch some of my other videos you’ll see the tractor is retired from mower it does loader work now moving trees and spreading soil. 🙂
How Many acres do you have?
My lawn is about 1.4 acres and takes me an hour to mow. if i hired someone to mow the grass it would be over $100 a cut. So it's important to us that my tractor be able to mow the lawn. I do have additional acres of woods, and ponds.
Do this mower have air inside the cab?
ac and heat and they work great. Be safe
Do you know if Deere makes a grass collection system for 3 series tractor.?
chris reddick no, they use to make a very expensive contraption years ago but discontinued it as I was told by my dealer. They do make a mulch kit for the deck.
I have a video on lawn sweepers but have not had time to edit it.
Marauder Mitchelli thank you for the insight I appreciate it. I saw where they make them for the 2 series but wasn’t sure about the 3 series.
chris reddick I researched it 14 years ago for my jd 3320, it was a hydraulic dumping unit. Probably discontinued due to zero turns.
Marauder Mitchelli I found one it’s called Protero it’s on a 3046R they got a picture of it installed. Proteroinc.com it’s funny I have been looking for couple of weeks and as soon I talked to you it popped up on google go figure. Enjoy the videos keep them coming.
chris reddick great job, I’ve never seen this. Let me know how much it cost. I did not see the picture on 3 series but seems like it would fit many tractors!!!
You don't even need to lift a finger in these to quickly mow your lawn!
The cab was awesome, i felt like a farmer mowing hay...loved it. Thank you for commenting stay healthy please!
How much was your tractor buddy
With loader blower mower around 45k
What size are your tires?
David I don't have this tractor anymore...they were the larger R4's.
@@maraudermitchelli - yeah, I follow your channel and was disappointed when you said you were getting rid of it, as I love the tractor content. My issue is I have a 2015 3046R with R4 tires, but they are the shorter ones, and I was wondering if the taller R4s would get my 72D mid-mount deck a bit higher off the ground. Seems logical that it would as for every 2 inches taller the tires are, it should net 1 inch higher off the ground for the deck.
I'm a big Exmark fan
So much faster 72 inch deck
Ken I agree I have a Ferris 3300 with a 60" deck and it is very fast. You know though i miss mowing in a cab...it was just super cool.
Do you assist your neighbours or do you try and just do jobs in your own yard
James Evans I have a single woman next store that I touch up snow blow her driveway all winter. I’ve also use my loader to help her clean up chip piles. The tractor has snow blowed every driveway in my neighborhood, during a snow storm, neighbors are away on vacation, it’s even done the street on request for a party during the winter. It’s done it’s fair Shari...also planting trees in out street islands. 😊
How much does one cost like this? Thanks 🙏. Nice tractor 🚜👍👍👍
Probably 5000
With blower, loader mower probably around 45k 😊
that will sure screw up your yard
at least need some turf tires but way to much weight I have a 4320 cab 48hp
It was fine, then we had 2 very wet seasons and I decided to get a zero turn which is awesome. R4 are still great on the grass no issues. Stay healthy 🙂
i want one
Awesome, thank you pleas stay healthy!
It’s a toy compared to a zero turn...
Richard Prestage no I disagree, but I have a demo zero turn and I’m quite impressed. Maybe next weeks video. Zero turns are quite amazing! Thank you for commenting 😊
A zero turn mower is faster
yes it's impressed me. I purchased a Ferris 3300 a year ago and love it.