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Read articles →This is a walkaround of an already-sold 3039R fitted with an H165 loader and 385A backhoe, filmed by the dealer before delivery. It covers loader hydraulics, power beyond plumbing for the backhoe, tire choice, missing armrests, mid PTO options, and pricing context on backhoe upgrades, plus brief backhoe control demonstration at low idle. The seller admits limited backhoe experience and doesn't dig real work, so it's more feature tour than hands-on test.
Posted by Good Works Tractors, a dealer channel, so the framing leans toward showcasing equipment they sell rather than independent testing.
Power beyond gives continuous flow for implements with their own controls, like a backhoe. A third, fourth, or fifth function is controlled by the tractor itself, such as opening and closing a grapple.
No, the 3R series does not have armrests and there are no provisions to add them. An aftermarket seat with armrests is available for around $200, but it requires replacing the whole seat.
The dealer recommends the 385A backhoe since the upgrade cost from the 375 was only around $500 more, a small increase compared to the total backhoe investment of eleven or twelve thousand dollars.
Yes, mid PTO is a field-add option on this tractor series, meaning a dealer can add it later. It is useful for running a belly mower or front mount snowblower.
