CC 3185/3165 and a 3240 project.

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Oak wrote:BB, how's this project doing?
I'm still here I have too many irons in the fire...

I did pick up a second 3240 that I plan to mow with. I'll probably sell my 3185 and my 3165 as I just don't need all these tractors.

I've got your decals and I need to get a picture taken of them. PM me your cell number and I'll just text a couple pics to you as that would make it much easier for me.
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Bryan ,nice thread ,glad to see some interest in the 3000 series. This kinda sounds like your dump truck quest? I remember all your road trips getting them.
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pattonacres wrote:Bryan ,nice thread ,glad to see some interest in the 3000 series. This kinda sounds like your dump truck quest? I remember all your road trips getting them.
Yep!

Now if I could just get an Ebay seller to cut me a deal on a 3240 anniversary brochure??? :)
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Here we have a very informative and completely accurate video of a review of sorts on the 3240.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa1_eVZJETY

No, folks I can't make this stuff up and we live in the time of information... it's a shame more of it isn't accurate. :roll: :mrgreen:
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Here is a couple pics of my 3240's. They both now have Tru Power rear tires and V-61 fronts. I also bought a new fender deck for the one with the 3pt as the original fender deck had some major dents in both sides.

I was able to peel the original anniversary sticker off the rear of the fender and clean it up and reinstall with some 3M spray adhesive.

I still have a few things to do, and I want to get my NOS 3pt installed on the other tractor and get the original cast rear fixed for it. I was going to push snow with the 1st one this winter, and I still may but I may just use my old reliable 782.

Too many projects too little time.
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These tractors were also sold overseas as Massey Ferguson tractors. I gotta say they do look good in red. I can see a red one with some sweeping 782 style decals... :)
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Good looking fleet BB.

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Looks like I have a trip to MN coming up soon.... details to follow! :)
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Pics or it didn't happen!
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Bryan, my neighbor has a 3205 that needs some help in the front hydraulics area, so I will be curious of any 3000 series adventures...
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Tom Scott wrote:Pics or it didn't happen!
:beer:

Bryan, my neighbor has a 3205 that needs some help in the front hydraulics area, so I will be curious of any 3000 series adventures...
I'll post pictures once I have what I am going after in the bed of my truck.

I'm going to have to have a liquidation sale this spring of all the Cubs I don't want. I really like these 3K series tractors

That said, I was lazy with tractors this fall and ended up throwing the blade on my trusty ole 782 to push the snow we had, but I think next year I will not be PUSHING snow...
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I just wrote a long post on this thread but forgot to login and lost it all :o
So this will be simple
This was a great thread :beer:
I hope you keep 1 of your 3240's they look great.
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duke wrote:I just wrote a long post on this thread but forgot to login and lost it all :o
I've been there. :evil:

I do plan to keep them. I am leaving for Minnesota tonight to pick up something and I will update with photos when I return. It's a 12hr trip each way so yes I'm stupid... :mrgreen:
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Hello,

Nope, not stupid at all, just means that whatever you are getting is worth 24 hours of travel. I am contemplating a long trip myself to get something, so I understand. You have really got my interest, will be looking forward to seeing what your acquisition is. Safe travels!

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Wiring for 3165/3185 (same schematic but folks might want the correct numbers?)
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bbaker wrote:
duke wrote:I just wrote a long post on this thread but forgot to login and lost it all :o
I've been there. :evil:

I do plan to keep them. I am leaving for Minnesota tonight to pick up something and I will update with photos when I return. It's a 12hr trip each way so yes I'm stupid... :mrgreen:
Im about 5 miles from MN.So i will be interested in what you have fond :beer:

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Here's a sneak peak. Left Friday at 6pm and got back Sunday morning at just after midnight. We did make a stop for a couple hours at the mall of America.

More info later ole BB is pretty tired.
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Another one! Man, you are going to corner the market on 3K's! It looks fantastic - and I see a blower too, sweet! Looking forward to the story & more pictures.

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BB, is that a GT3200 I see in the truck with a blower? You are da man! I just picked up a GT3100 a couple months ago but it needs some new tins. Let's see some more pics!

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I would say a GT3200 or a GT3235 "no tail lights".Either way it looks like it is in great shape from that picture :beer:

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It is a 2008 GT 3200 with just over 300 hrs. I have not yet unloaded it from the truck. I was worn completely out yesterday.

I wanted a snow blower and you just can't find them around here. It came with a super nice 46" deck that looks to have been used twice. The smaller deck will be nice sometimes.

I'm not trying to corner the market just get some attachments that fit these tractors as these are what I see myself using from here on out.

Now if I could just find a tiller...
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There is a tiller on Ebay right now

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jaktomas wrote:There is a tiller on Ebay right now
Indeed there is. That's the first one I have seen for sale. 1500 is a little steep for me right now especially after just buying this 3200. Thanks for the heads up though!
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Just wondering what 3000's you have now?I would also like to say it is good too see another 3000's fan :beer:

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Wow sounds like u found a nice machine there.....and a snowblower to boot! I know nothing about these tractors u speak of. How many HP engines we talking about and was a 60 inch mower an option . Looks good! Dave
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Dag, the GT3200 should have a 25 HP Kohler Command engine. They are awesome machines with shaft driven attachments, foot controlled hydro, power steering and some have the differential like the one posted. I hear that the hydraulic tillers do a great job too.

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duke wrote:Just wondering what 3000's you have now?I would also like to say it is good too see another 3000's fan :beer:
Currently have two 3240's, the GT3200, a 3165 (now3185) and another 3165. I also have two 3pt hitches, one installed on a 3240, the other NIB. I have two snow blades. One hydraulic angle, the other manual. The snow blower, about (5) 48" decks, and now this 46" deck.

I'm going to sell the two 3165's with decks here real soon I think. The one I put the 18hp in I mowed with all last year and it did a fantastic job.

I think I will keep the two 3240's and this 3200 and my 782. I think that is enough Cubs, and the rest will go down the road.


I was going to build a tractor a couple years ago that suited me. I was going to use a 782 with the Cyclops, front axle, and power steering, the cv driveshaft, and a command engine. These 3K series tractors have what I wanted to build plus the foot controlled hydro. So I have a complete dual hydraulic IH built 782 and a 1864 out back I was gonna put together into one tractor to build in my mind the ultimate Cub Cadet! :) It's just that Cub already did that for me and I just didn't know it! :mrgreen: So yeah I am liking the 3K series!
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dag1450 wrote: I know nothing about these tractors u speak of. Dave
:lol: :lol: I had to laugh how you stated that :beer:
Yep you get a shaft drive deck, i really like my 60" on my 3235 and the 25 command.


Currently have two 3240's, the GT3200, a 3165 (now3185) and another 3165. I also have two 3pt hitches, one installed on a 3240, the other NIB. I have two snow blades. One hydraulic angle, the other manual. The snow blower, about (5) 48" decks, and now this 46" deck.

I'm going to sell the two 3165's with decks here real soon I think. The one I put the 18hp in I mowed with all last year and it did a fantastic job.

I think I will keep the two 3240's and this 3200 and my 782. I think that is enough Cubs, and the rest will go down the road.


I was going to build a tractor a couple years ago that suited me. I was going to use a 782 with the Cyclops, front axle, and power steering, the cv driveshaft, and a command engine. These 3K series tractors have what I wanted to build plus the foot controlled hydro. So I have a complete dual hydraulic IH built 782 and a 1864 out back I was gonna put together into one tractor to build in my mind the ultimate Cub Cadet! :) It's just that Cub already did that for me and I just didn't know it! :mrgreen: So yeah I am liking the 3K series!
I really like the 3240's.IMO one of the best looking colors they have done.I also like the 3200,last GT made.So its on my list.You don't have to say the town you got it in MN.But i am wonder what part? :D Thanks for the update

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Hi Bryan - Sounds like a good plan. 300 hours on a GT3200 is just broken in, how did you learn of it? Is there a story or did you just happen to see it for sale? I would like a tiller also, but $1,500 is steep for me too.

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I was thinking about buying a used 3000 series but I value my time more than that. I'm not sure I would go after a free one if I had to drive that far. There are many factors to consider. :?:

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indy61 wrote:I was thinking about buying a used 3000 series but I value my time more than that. I'm not sure I would go after a free one if I had to drive that far. There are many factors to consider. :?:
By all means if you see one cheap or free pass on the info, my dad always said one man's junk is another's treasure!
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