John Deere 3046R Goodbye To A Great Tractor Final Review

Sad video for me to make saying goodbye to my favorite tractor John Deere 3046R. I know some of you will also miss this great machine. I hope you'll join me learning how to operate a maintain a track loader. Please checkout my book, "Mind Kill, Rise of The Marauder" at Amazon and Kindle.

[@reedjohnson7579]

Al and ways bittersweet letting go of a machine that has served you so well. I have the JD 3046R I really enjoy it.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Agreed Reed. I like to challenge myself and conquer my fears of change and something new. I hope you join me while I learn how to operate and maintain a new machine. Please email a picture of your tractor, I miss mine already.

[@briancarpenter8297]

Thank you for your videos. I decided to buy a 3046R cab tractor like yours once I saw video of you mowing with it. Now I love it!

[@maraudermitchelli]

Brian I loved mowing the grass with this tractor...I could've made endless videos. So many have commented like you I'm glad my tractor helped you make a decision to buy a 3046R. I hope you join me on my new journey learning a new machine. Thank you

[@maraudermitchelli]

BTW extreme weather...rain made it difficult cutting my lawn with my favorite tractor.

[@grizzly--vv1lh]

Thanks for making the videos on the 3046r. Im still waiting for mine.

[@maraudermitchelli]

It's well worth the wait you will love it...mine did an awesome job.

[@grizzly--vv1lh]

@@maraudermitchelli im hoping mine will do the same!

[@tractortyme]

Sad to see the 3046R go, but all and all we know asset bound in equipment is vital for moving on to bigger things. Always appreciate your videos Pete. Stay active and healthy man.

[@maraudermitchelli]

You know it. I miss my tractor until I start moving dirt. Something special about tractors. Thank my Montana friend.

[@andrewciavatta9663]

I watch your Chanel for helpful information, although I am a John Deere owner it's not about the machine. It's about you, you make it interesting to watch. You could be talking about vacuum cleaner bags and it would be informative.

[@maraudermitchelli]

I'm honored Andrew what a wonderful comment. I've had a very bad week, finding it tough to smile...your comment was just what my doctor ordered. Thank you so much I'm lucky to have on the channel.

[@buroakridgehomestead5995]

I had a 2032r before and actually decided to buy a 3046r based on your channel. So it will be sad to see no future videos about the tractor. Best of luck with the track loader!

[@maraudermitchelli]

Bur it makes me sad also...especially as of now I'm struggling to walk. So many have purchased a 3046R due to my videos...that makes me happy. You own a great tractor but you know that. Go green I hope you continue to watch you my see mine again old videos not uploaded yet.

[@kevinholsten6026]

Why is it that nobody likes that 4075r,i am absolutely infatuated with that tractor and if the truth was known if I would probably bump that up to about 90 hp.if it could be done without hurting the machine, yes yer right the cab is really nice wouldn't be without it, oh yes i do have the 3320 and that's been a great machine I would just like the extra hp. And again everytime the 4075R is mentioned people go nuts running it down, it is an awesome time machine!

[@maraudermitchelli]

My brother has a 4075 I should do a video on that. He loves it. Thank you for commenting. Tractor safely go in peace.

[@wherenorthbegins7831]

Excited for the next chapter for you. As long as you are happy with your decision that’s all that matters.

[@maraudermitchelli]

WNB you're awesome thank you for the supportive comment I lucky to have viewers like you. I agree with you.

[@3860476]

Your tractor videos helped me maintain and install the snowblower/mower on my tractor. Im looking forwarder to the skidsteer videos . I just bought a new Cat 289D3 skidsteer. Looking into a blower for it.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Just awesome Jason...I thought I was the only one good for you. I miss the tractor but the Loader is pretty tough. You made my day I could help take care.

[@waynelocklear256]

Thanks for the help with my choice, Mine is in the dealer getting prepped for everything. I got a peruzzo offset flail mower, 4 in 1 bucket and a inverted pull behind blower that is new this year through Deere. Same spacers tires and loaded up. Thanks again 👍

[@maraudermitchelli]

Wayne that's a great setup you should be very happy. Good for you, you'll love the tractor.

[@brentsevereyns5769]

Being a Kubota guy I have to admit the 3046R is a beast of a machine on your property. Looking forward to the track loader.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Oh boy Brent...I hope this was the right decision. The new loader is a steel monster.

[@fortcesta5128]

Best of luck with your next machine! I agree with the cup holder comments. My biggest beef with the 3046R is the rear wiper. It only clears the left hand side- the side no one looks through! They should move the arm to the right side. I really want to thank you for your clear explanations and common sense regarding repairs and maintenance. I'll continue to watch your channel even w/o the 3046R. You're a class act!

[@maraudermitchelli]

FC you made my day...I'm so happy viewers can learn from my failures or wins. If you need help please ask. I'm lucky to have your support...actually honored. Thank you

[@woodruffwoods]

I found your channel because of John Deere tractors. I am obviously sorry to see your machine go but I understand the need to evolve. Best of luck on your new purchase!

[@maraudermitchelli]

Woods I hope you stay with the channel, and thank you for the very supportive comment.

[@woodruffwoods]

@@maraudermitchelli I absolutely will stay with the channel. I like excavators and skid steers too!

[@maraudermitchelli]

@@woodruffwoods I'm lucky thank you

[@woodruffwoods]

@@maraudermitchelli luck like that is a reward for hard work 😉

[@deanmoore420]

Hi Peter I’m glad you’re getting what you want in a machine that is your choice you’re the one that has to make that decision I’m not mad at all I love watching you work on your property and I enjoy watching you do tree work in your backyard I love my two series John Deere it’s an awesome machine have no complaints whatsoever about it it serves me well but I’m glad you’re doing what you’re doing I will continue to watch I always well I’m you’re number one fan can’t wait to see what you what you purchase for a new machine that’s awesome I’m happy for you👍

[@maraudermitchelli]

You are my number one Dean. I was concerned you would be upset and as usually you made my day. I'm so impressed you respected my decision...I may regret it in the future but for now I have to learn how to operate and maintain a machine no very little about. Who knows if they factory cab a 1 or 2 series when I get older that may be my machine. thank you for your continued support and interest in my little channel...you're the best!

[@deanmoore420]

@@maraudermitchelli Right back at you you’re the best you do a wonderful job shooting these videos like I mentioned I can’t wait to see what you’re getting for a new machine I’m very happy for you and I will always follow your channel 👍

[@ElkCreekAcres]

Best of luck with your track loader! You're doing a goodbye video with your 3R and I'm going to do an introduction video of mine. I've been happy about any upgrade I've done over the years, but this one I'm honestly excited about. It came in 5 weeks early, at the dealer right now getting additional hydraulics put on, side mirrors and such. Can't wait to see your track loader in the future.

[@maraudermitchelli]

You will love that tractor...please contact me if you have questions. Great machine!

[@ElkCreekAcres]

@@maraudermitchelli I sure will, I absolutely cannot wait.

[@deanmoore420]

I do have the third function on my 2038R John Deere tractor I even have rear remotes as well. It’s the smartest thing I ever did enjoy watching your videos.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Dean I know you do, as you've told me about your grapple many times. Blizzard coming stay warm and have fun with the tractor.

[@deanmoore420]

@@maraudermitchelli Peter, I forgot I told you that but I will always have fun plowing snow. I enjoy it just like you do I don’t know if you got the message or not but I wanted to wish you and your family merry Christmas and happy new year.

[@jdouglas2109]

Change is many times bittersweet, I know how you feel when your needs require new equipment and letting go of machinery that has served you well over the years. The good part about that is you can always go back to a tractor later but a track loader is a very capable and productive piece of equipment. Looking forward to what track loader you purchase and the uses you put it through....

[@maraudermitchelli]

J thank you for your supportive and understanding comment you are 100% correct. My track loader could be sold for top dollar clean unit very low hours just like my tractor. It's going to be quite an adjustment for me...you be at my side watching.

[@bugoutranch1313]

Just got mine in last week !! Love it !

[@maraudermitchelli]

John it's a great tractor you won't be disapointed. Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. Thank you.

[@jmgredgreen4x428]

I know my comment is late. But I have a 1974 John Deere 110 show tractor and a 2002 John Deere X575 and the X series is a great machine to mow but I hope to get either a used 3720 or a used 3046r with a factory cab this year. And I was very impressed with the 3046r that you had with what it can do.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Agreed she was a great tractor. The new owner loves it...he tracked me down. Shine those show tractors I bet they're beautiful.

[@jmgredgreen4x428]

@@maraudermitchelli That's awesome! Thank you! Yes it looks good compared to what it looked like when I got the 110 three years ago. And the one on my channel picture is my dad's John Deere and that's a beast!

[@kapperoutdoors]

Sad to see a personally iconic machine go. But life and business is an ongoing chess game, and I have no doubt the chess moves with this will serve you well. Btw I'm picking up a new 'chess move machine' tomorrow night! Best of luck buddy. Kap

[@maraudermitchelli]

Joe I loved this comment...I never figured you as a chess player. As usual you shot a bullseye. Thank you for the positive comment. BTW you know you can always go back.Your new machine is beautiful I can't wait for the new machine videos. Safe driving tomorrow.

[@gregforster5913]

Greg from northern Michigan. Sorry to see this tractor go. I have the same set-up here on our acreage and also like it too. Recommend you remove the 'nut' behind the steering wheel before trading. That would be 'you' ! Good luck with your new machine and happy trails.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Greg it took me a while to figure out your comment...i thought the steering know...was there a loose nut...then I lmao!!! awesome thank you I needed that I hope you stay with the channel.

[@BradMyers]

Waiting to see the new track loader and it tackling the projects you have in store.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Awesome Brad...thank you for your support that means a lot to me.

[@aaronneumeyer5572]

My Deere is an S240 Sport residential lawn mower so I won't be one to criticize your choice, lol. My concerns, on your behalf, have been talked about before and I know you've given them thought: ease of getting in and out of the cab, wear and tear of tracks on a driveway and the effectiveness of the defrost setting which was sometimes a concern in the winter. Either way, we get to watch you play and be entertained. I can't wait to see your new toy!

[@maraudermitchelli]

Aaron you are very smart...very smart! My greatest concern is getting in and out of the loader cab. You will learn as i figure it out.Wear on the driveway may be less than the tractor I'll have a video explain that...we'll see if I'm right. Thank you please continue to comment I need you smarts.

[@collinberube4142]

I have the same tractor as you and I love how it preformes. The only problem I have with it is the safety seat when oporating the PTO when im using different impliments on the tractor like a winch or a wood chipper. I was wondering since you have the same tractor if you have experianced the same problem and knew a way to shut that off or bypass it.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Collin I never ran an implement like that, but I would search it on KZbin someone had to figure it out or ask your dealer. Enjoy your tractor she's a beauty I miss mine. Tractor safe happy new year.

[@collinberube4142]

@@maraudermitchelli thanks for reaching back. Happy new year

[@johndeno562]

Times change, as needs do. Good luck with the new track loader.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Thank you for the support John, I hope you stay with the channel...you guys are great!

[@James-blond007]

Lmk if/when you’d like help?! I have yrs of experience with all kinds of tractors and loaders and skid steers. I’m guessing you’re a St. Joes guy hence why you call us Marauders!! 😉💪🏾👍🏾

[@maraudermitchelli]

You made me laugh this morning. No I'm not a St. Joe's guy. Marauder is an Alias from a book i wrote. The main character is my alter ego. I chose the name as I like the B-26 from WW2 which had many names including Baltimore whore as it was difficult to fly...but Marauder stuck. The character is Peter Mitchelli the Marauder. Thank you for offering to help James....what's your opinion of Kubota tractors?

[@James-blond007]

@@maraudermitchelli Don’t have a ton of experience with Kubota tractors but I love their skid steers and have always been impressed with anything w the Kubota name on it! My grandfather flew B-17’s in the war. There will never be another generation quite like those guys.

[@raypeel5173]

Peter, sorry you have let go the 3046R, your channel convince me to my purchase 3046R. My tractor is twin of yours , including wheels weights and spacers. I do have Rino TS10 bat wing mower for it. I had the rear 3rd function added to the tractor. I had the loader with 4-1 bucket installed recently. The 4-1 bucket requires 3 funtion . When I got the tractor back, found out that the 3 function for 3 series tractor is not available for front and back. I have you ever heard any different? They installed inverter valve with additional button the joy stick to operate the 4-1 bucket, you have to push addition button and raise or lower the loader, inverter valve interrupts fluid flow for the functon of the 4-1 bucket.

[@maraudermitchelli]

I have no diverter my 3rd function gets fluid from the rear function hydro connection , I flip houses which when I had the belly mower it worked very well. It really is seamless. The cab model has less hydro connections than open station. You have a great tractor I miss mine. I hope you stay with the channel. If you need tractor help ask.

[@raypeel5173]

@@maraudermitchelli Thanks

[@bwillan]

Sad to see that tractor go. It was a great platform for your snow blowing videos. What are you going to do for snow removal this winter?

[@maraudermitchelli]

bwilan I truly thought I would've had many questions like yours...no kidding great question. I have a 76" wide snow blower for the track loader.I've pretty excited we probably won't get any snow this season but that's ok. I also have multi bar tracks as I've research this are the best in snow. It bothered me to see the tractor go...I'm usually not sentimental over machines. Thank you for supporting my channel.

[@jeffreyallan2545]

Sorry to see you get rid of the 3046R. That IS how I stumbled upon your channel. How many acres do you have there? Oh, and the oldest your hat could be is 22 years old since it has the new logo, introduced in 2000.

[@maraudermitchelli]

That makes sense I probably bought it when I got my first 3 series. My little Ranch is about 5 acres. I hope you stay with the channel thank you for watching

[@steiger256]

I would love to own a 3046 cab tractor, But the weight is to much for my lawn. They are the best cab tractors on the market for sure. I did enjoy the videos you made showing it in action.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Steiger that's whey I stopped cutting the grass with...extreme weather my property was just too wet. I hope you stay with the channel thank you

[@steiger256]

@@maraudermitchelli Ill keep watching. I was just looking a few weeks back at a Polaris Northstar, And then you got one. Lol. I am excited to see more on that as well. I did enjoy the 3046 videos, But you cant keep everything.

[@maraudermitchelli]

@@steiger256 I like the Northstar I have no complaints with that machine. I hope to keep a long time. Thank you again

[@brendanperry6429]

Will this tractor fit inside a standard size garage Peter? I'm looking at the 3000 series now.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Brendan it fits in my 94 1/2" garage with maybe 2" to spare. I hope this helps but you need to measure yourself things may have changed on the tractor over 4 years.

[@brendanperry6429]

@@maraudermitchelli Peter, thank you for getting back to me. I appreciate the information.

[@ralphpezda6523]

Did you have any issues lubricating the front axle? About a year ago I read that the zerk was unfortunately placed in such a position that Deere recommended grinding a channel in the casting to reach it---or perhaps even worse--- dropping the axle. Deere was said to have known about the problem at that time but I don't know if it was corrected by a subsequent design/enginnering change. That is what I would like to know if you have insight as to it. I don't own that model but that was the main point that stopped me from getting one. Other than that I never came across a bad word or phrase about the 3046R.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Ralph I'm sorry I Cann't remember...I don't remember greasing the front axle. The JD fix may have been they removed the grease fitting. I'm sorry I could help. Happy New years.

[@jamesberg3106]

You are a class act

[@maraudermitchelli]

Well thank you James...that's so nice to read I appreciate that Im sure you are also. Be safe

[@lukecage369]

Did you trade this into a Bobcat, Doosan dealer in Hamburg, New York? Going tomorrow to look at it. It looks identical to yours 4-1 bucket on it and wheel spacers, flipped front wheels 248.4 hrs on it.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Yes to the Lockport dealer maybe they have a store in Hamburg

[@garymeyer3294]

How many hours did you have on the 3046R?

[@maraudermitchelli]

Boy good question I think 260 ish.

[@RandyBeretta-db5bg]

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[@maraudermitchelli]

Thank you I’m glad you liked it 🙂

[@alexthomas637]

🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜😎😎😎😎👍

[@maraudermitchelli]

🙂

[@wherenorthbegins7831]

Excited for the next chapter for you. As long as you are happy with your decision that’s all that matters.