Really good review! I just traded my 3E for a new 3R for pretty much exactly the same reasons. I gained around 500lbs lift with the loader plus over a foot higher. I went with the 3039R over the 3033R just because I use run a stump grinder and brush chipper a lot and the added PTO hp makes a huge difference. Cast iron rear end vs aluminum was a plus for me as well. Never had a problem with the axles on the E but it definitely gives me peace of mind. Love the mid-range feature, leave it there for 90% of my work. Switch to low if I'm using the loader, box blade whatever... then back to mid. Also use low for better control grinding stumps. Love the individual wheel braking to make tighter turns and like you said, the positions of the diff lock and 4x4 lever are much better. The E did everything I needed it to do, the new R just does it a lot better. With the added PTO hp, I grind the stumps in half the time and no more bogging down the chipper with big or hard wood. If I was just occasionally moving mulch or gravel and sometimes bush hogging 50-75 hrs/year I would stay with the 3E all day long. If you work the tractor hard moving heavy loads or whatever on a regular basis it won't take long to really appreciate all the added features of the 3R. Thanks for putting the video together!

Amen on the 4wd handle. My boots broke mine the first month. Wish mine looked a clean as yours.

Very informative! On the fence between the two, and I think you convinced me to go for the 33R.

The quick attach loader on the R series is worth it. I have a 2720R, my next one is going to be a 4R series for lifting capacity. I’m starting to use the cage totes for firewood storage & my 2720 doesn’t have the muscle. Amazon has a battery power small pump that works well for fueling it saves your back & spills. My OCD really appreciates how neat & organized you keep everything!

For your fuel....use the VP race cans with a ball valve and flex hose. Been using those for years, no spills.

Just came across your video. I looked a 33r back in 2018, went with the 32e. Here's the biggest reason why: seat time. 5+ yrs later and it has about 150hrs. Couldnt justify the extra $8k at the time for no more than its used. It's used for garden work and roadside mowing. I have other tractors so mainly got because of my 70 yr old dad and my 10 yr old grandson. Neither one could hit the clutch fast enough if there was an issue. At least they can let off the gas and it'll come to a stop. If I was in the seat 15-40 hrs a week, I'd definitely would of went with the R series. Just is just from my point of view.

I have a 3032e as well. All around great tractor just not enough lifting capacity. Will be making a change to a 4000 series soon. Well done.

I got an older 3032e (pre emissions). Its got the fuel tank up on the hood, but it look like when they moved the fuel tank for emissions components. They moved alot of controls like the 4 wheel lever, adding a second filter.

The location of the fuel tank on my 3033r is one of my biggest pet peeves.

Thanks for the great info, I ended up buying a 3033R for a lot of the reasons you mention, one reason I don't think you mentioned was also so I could have a mid PTO for a front mount blower as the E is not capable of a mid PTO. I actually looked a bit at the 2032R also and I think for anyone looking to spend 3032E money the 2032R is a better tractor for the same money than the 3E. Can't wait to get my 3R!

Agre with you the kubota has some terrible pedals and a block heater is so darn nice to have and your tractor engine will last longer when you use a heater during winter I'm really thinking about getting a 3025 e with the 300r loader just to do the small tasks in our homestead

I do like that 2 touch pedal

I use a jiggler hose to do my gas and diesel. Look it up

Hydro plus sells cylinders and hydraulic pumps to up capacity

You complained about the aluminum rear-end housing on the 3e. The 3r is aluminum also.

So if you have a problem with the aluminum axle housing on the 3032e the 3033r is also aluminum I’m pritty sure so you aren’t gaining anything there

I looked over the R and the E quite a bit before I purchased. I went with the 3032E. The price tag wasn't the difference maker, in the end the dealer helped steer me to the E. That fuel tank on the hood would be a breaker for me almost. There's a reason they moved the tank on the E to behind the seat. Great video 👍🏻

Avoid fuel spill, I use a funnel...

Great video. I can so agree with you about the ( smart) engineers. To me, they are actually pretty dumb. Im actuctally looking to upgrade from a 1025r.

I have an older 3033R epower reverser Great tractor for its size I use older GI plastic cans and a big funnel 5 gallons in in less than a minute The key you’ve already discovered the problem there. Buy a spare as soon as you break the first one, small pick and a magnet will get it out. If you have any real hills and rough sections you’ll see that your left hip will knock your range selector into a neutral which is fun in those gnarly situations. Check my channel to see what I mean about hills. Enjoy!

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