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3240 Buying advice
Hello,
New to the forum but grew up with cub cadet 1000 & 3000 series machines over the years belonging to my dad and grandfather. I found a listing for 3240 with ~500 hours and the 48" mowing deck. As you can see, it looks pretty clean from the pictures. I am going to look at it this week and make an offer if it tests out. I've talked to a CC dealer and his advice was to make sure the transmission stops when letting off forward and reverse and make sure reverse isn't really slow. Is there anything else I should be on the lookout for? Also, what would be a fair offer for such a machine in the condition? I'm planning to mow with it primarily but my yard is somewhat hilly so the rear diff lock could come in handy. |
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Welcome to OCC...........
The 3240 was a commemorative model to celebrate Cub Cadet's 40th Anniversary, in 2001. That alone makes this model attractive to a lot of Cub Cadet Enthusiasts. As always, condition is a prime factor in determining value.
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What is the asking price?
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The slow reverse is a quick fix and is due to slop in the forward reverse linkage due to worn plastic bushings and would not turn me away from a tractor in good condition. A 3240 has a cast iron rear differential and isn't prone to leaks likes the aluminum differentials. 500 hours on a Kohler command has plenty of life left if it was maintained well and one could easily expect over a 1000 hours with regular maintenance. In PA, based on condition a 3240 with 500 hours, would sell in the $1200 to $1500 range. That one looks pretty good based on the pictures.
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I bought one about 6 months ago, Paid $1,500 but I wanted a 40 t/h anniversary 3240. Some of these later 3000 series have an adjustment for the mower height. There are some things to do to make sure that the 4 bolts in the differential do not back out. Here is a post on mine,
https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/...ad.php?t=58730 |
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Saw one on marketplace for a few hundred local, and almost bought it for that reason.
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In January? Sounds like a premium. I'm not saying it's not worth it, but the market hasn't been supporting that around here.
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Why Farm Half When You Can Farmall? 1282 | 44C Deck, Chains, 42" Blade, Cast Weights, 020" Over K301 * 1711 | 50C Deck, #1 Rear Rototiller w/ Extensions, Sleeve Hitch, KT17S Series II 24302 --> CH18S * 1811 | 46 GT Deck, 42" Blade, Chains, M18 Magnum, Sleeve Hitch * 1782 | 60" #375 Deck, Kubota D640 Diesel * 1862 | #450 Snowblower, M18 Magnum * 782 | Y/W KT17 Series II, Sleeve Hitch * 984 | Y/W Onan/Linamar 20HP, Sims Cab, CAT 0 3 PT w/ Rear PTO, 60" #374 Deck |
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Don't forget to try to get the hub caps if you buy it. I saw this for sale also and it is about 100 miles from me. I am out of storage room.
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I am hoping that the OP lets us know how things went on his offer. He has not been back since the one day he was here. Not much fun.
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