The John Deere 3 Series is full of some of our most popular tractor models. These versatile compact tractors are perfect for homeowners and hobby farmers with 10-20 acres and a long list of projects. Let’s take a look at the models and see how you can put them to use with implements like a 300E Loader Bucket or a 270B Backhoe.
All tractors in the 3 Series feature a Category 1 3-Point Hitch, which makes them compatible with dozens of implements and attachments, giving you endless opportunities to put them to work. Here’s a quick rundown of each model’s specs:
From gardening to DIYing and hobby farming, the John Deere 3 Series is up for any task you throw at it. As we mentioned above, these tractors can easily handle properties up to 20 acres with no issues. Here are a few of our favorite uses and implements for the 3 Series.
Implements like the rotary tiller, backhoe, spreader and loader bucket will make your gardening or landscaping project easier and more fun than ever before. When it comes to gardening, a loader and a rotary tiller can go a long way - turn, move and distribute soil in a fraction of the time you could do it by hand, and then use a Frontier Spreader to seed your garden or feedlot. In landscaping, we really can’t stress enough how great the backhoe implement is. Take all the backbreaking shoveling out of the equation, and you’ll be feeling like a kid in a sandbox.
It’s rare to see a tractor without a loader bucket, and that’s because they’re so versatile. Whether you’re simply moving materials around the property, leveling a dirt or gravel lot, doing some digging or even clearing snow, you’ll find ways to use your loader bucket. The 300E Loader is compatible with all John Deere 3D and 3E Series tractors. For the 3R Series, you’ll need to look at the 300R Loader. Be sure to double-check your tractor’s compatibility when shopping for implements. For handling more sensitive or valuable materials, ask about a mechanical self-leveling loader to help minimize material losses.
Mowing and rough cutting are some of the most popular ways to put your tractor to use, and there are a few great ways to do it. For a more finished look on your lawn, consider a Drive-Over AutoConnect™ Mid-Mount mower deck. This will essentially turn your tractor into a riding mower. For rougher jobs like pasture clearing or bush hogging, a rotary cutter or flail mower will get the job done much more efficiently.
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If you’re looking to get some winter use out of your tractor, there are several options for snow removal including snow blowers, snow pushes, and front blades. In areas with lower snowfall, a loader bucket is often a sufficient solution to clearing snow.
24.4 horsepower
17.4 PTO power
1,356-lb lift capacity
Optional cruise control
62.7-in wheelbase
31.8 horsepower
23-36.1 PTO power
2,194-lb lift capacity
Optional cruise control
68-in wheelbase
38.2 horsepower
29.8-32.8 PTO power
2,194-lb lift capacity
Optional cruise control
68-in wheelbase
36.3 PTO power
2,081-lb lift capacity
No cruise control
62-in wheelbase
33.9 PTO power
2,194-lb lift capacity
Standard cruise control
68-in wheelbase
