Groundsmaster 3280-D ®

S M A L L A R E A R O TA R Y M O W E R

F E A T U R E S Power to perform.
The Groundsmaster 3280-D is everything an all-purpose mower should be. The 3280-D
• Kubota® 24.8 hp (18.5 kW) Diesel Engine
packs a 24.8 hp (18.5 kW) Kubota® diesel engine that tackles the toughest jobs with power
• 2 and 4-Wheel Drive Models Available to spare. The proven PTO drive system delivers power to the cutting deck and optional

attachments smoothly and efficiently for long life. Available 4WD plus an innovative counter
• Guardian® Recycler®, Side or Rear Discharge
balance system provide secure footing on any terrain.
Cutting Decks

• Width of Cut Options - 52 inch (132 cm) to

72 inch (183 cm)

• Safety Cab (heat only; optional)

High-Lift Collection System (optional)

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GROUNDSMASTER 3280-D, 2WD - MODEL 30344

GROUNDSMASTER 3280-D, 4WD - MODEL 30345
Kubota, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel. Power: 24.8 hp (18.5 kW) gross, at rated speed of 3000 rpm. Torque peak: 71.5 (52.7) Nm (lbs-ft) @ 2200 rpm. Displacement:
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ENGINE 1123cc. High idle: 3200 rpm no load (uninstalled) 3100-3200 installed. Remote-mounted 5" Donaldson air cleaner. Fuel filter/water separator.
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EPA Tier IV Final Compliant.

FUEL CAPACITY 11.3 gallon (42.8 liter), diesel fuel. 2008 and newer models Biodiesel-Ready for use up to B-20 (20% biodiesel and 80% petroleum blend).
GAUGES & PROTECTION Hour meter, fuel gauge, 4 light warning cluster gauge: oil pressure, water temperature, amps and glow plug. High water temperature shut-down. Hood lock, foldable
SYSTEMS ROPS.
Mid-mounted industrial radiator construction, 8.5 fins per inch. Approx. 7 quart (6.6 liter) capacity. Remote mounted 1 quart
RADIATOR (.95 liter) expansion tank.
Hydrostatic transmission with single pedal control of forward/reverse ground speed. 12 micron replaceable filter. Axle serves as reservoir for hydrostatic
transmission; also serves the power steering and lift valve. Approx. lubrication capacity: 6 quarts (5.7 liters). 4WD: Rear axle is mechanically driven from front axle
TRACTION DRIVE by a universal shaft. An on-demand, bi-directional overrunning clutch prevents rear tire scuffing in turns and maintains turning radius, same as in 2-wheel drive
mode. Approx. 3.1 quart (2.9 liter) gear lubricant capacity.
GROUND SPEED 0-10 mph (0-16.1 km/h), infinitely variable.
MAIN FRAME All welded formed steel.
Two front traction drive tires-23 x 9.5-12 with demountable rims. Two rear steering tires: 2WD: 16 x 6.5-8;
TIRES/WHEELS/ PRESSURE 4WD: 18 x 6.5-8. All tires are tubeless and 4-ply rated. Recommended tire pressure: 20 psi (138 kPa).
Optional Wide Tire w/ Rim, 23 x 10.5-12, Part No. 119-2864, 4-ply, or 69-9880, 6-ply.
BRAKES Individual 7" x 1.75" (17.8 cm x 4.4 cm) drum type wheel brakes and parking brakes on front traction wheels. Dynamic braking through traction drive.
Deluxe seat with adjustable fore/aft travel, Model 30398. Requires air ride, Model 30313, or mechanical seat suspensions, Model 30312. Adjustable for height and
SEAT & SUSPENSION weight. Available armrests model 30707: required Part No. 108-9687 Armrest adapter kit.
STEERING Hydraulic power steering. 14" (36 cm) tilt steering wheel, released and locked by a single lever control.
OPERATOR AREA Multi-tiered beverage holder, storage box, retractable seat belt, and 12V power port standard.
1" (2.5 cm) diameter PTO shaft clutched by a torque-teamed “HA” section V-belt. PTO engaged by electric clutch/brake. Connection to implement is with a universal
IMPLEMENT DRIVE joint and telescoping shaft assembly.
IMPLEMENT LIFT Twin 2.75" hydraulic cylinders operate lift arms. Hydraulic counter balance for greater stability and traction.
CONTROLS Foot-operated traction and brake pedals. Hand-operated throttle, PTO switch, brake lock, implement lift switch, ignition switch.
12-volt maintenance free battery with 530 cold cranking amps at 0° F (-18° C), 80 minute reserve capacity at 80° F (27° C). 40 amp alternator with I.C. regulator/
ELECTRICAL FEATURES rectifier. 2 amp standard control module log circuit. Seat switch, PTO, traction and parking brake interlock switches. Easy access to fuse panel. 12V Power Port standard.
Width Length Height w/ROPS Down Height w/ROPS Up Height w/Winter Only Cab Dry Weight Wheelbase
GM3280-D 2WD 47" (119 cm)[1] 83.5" (212 cm) 56" (142 cm) 77" (195 cm) 89.5" (227.3 cm) 1,340 lbs. (608 kg) 46" (117 cm)
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT GM3280-D 4WD 47" (119 cm)[2] 85" (216 cm) 56" (142 cm) 77" (195 cm) 89.5" (227.3 cm) 1,520 lbs. (690 kg) 47.5" (121 cm)

CLEARANCE Front ground clearance: 6" (15.2 cm), 4WD: rear ground clearance of 4.25" (10.8 cm).
WARRANTY Two-year limited warranty. Refer to the Operator’s Manual for further details.
CERTIFICATION Certified to meet the American National Standard Institute’s (ANSI) specifications, B71.4-2004 and applicable Federal and State regulations based thereon.

*Specifications and design subject to change without notice. Products depicted in this literature are for demonstration purposes only.
Actual products offered for sale may vary in use, design, required attachments and safety features. See distributor for details on all warranties.
[1] Measured from outside of front tires.
[2] Measured from outside of rear tires.

The Groundsmaster 3280-D is manufactured

Rev. 1/19 2 in Tomah, WI ISO 9002 Certified Plant.
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FULL FLOTATION CUTTING UNITS

72" BASE DECK CONFIGURATION MODEL 30404,
72" SIDE DISCHARGE WITH 72" REAR DISCHARGE COMPLETION KIT 72" GUARDIAN RECYCLER (31335)
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MODEL 31336 (30303)

72" (183 cm) width of cut, three blade, front 72" (183 cm) width of cut, three blade, baffle. front 72" (183 cm) width of cut, three blade, front
TYPE mounted rotary. Adjustable front baffle. Side mounted rotary. Rear discharge. mounted rotary. Recycling with vertical discharge.
discharge.
Offset 7.1" (18 cm) to the left; 37.9 Deck offset to the left from centerline: 5.50" (14 Deck offset to left from centerline:
(96 cm) uncut circle left. Deck overhang: 19.7" (50 cm). Deck trim width from outside of standard 7" (18 cm). Deck trim width from outside of
TRIMABILITY cm) from outside of wheel to left trim side. Uncut traction tire to trim side - left: 17.4" (44 cm). standard tire to trim side - left: 17.4" (44 cm).
circle with use of wheel brakes: 0". Uncut circle with use of wheel brakes: 0". Uncut circle with use of wheel brakes: 0."
CONSTRUCTION Welded 7-gauge steel, 5.5" (14 cm) deep. 5/16" (8 mm) rubber discharge chute (30368 model only).
HEIGHT OF CUT 1.0-5" (2.5-12.7 cm) adjustable front and rear in .5" (12.7 mm) increments with spacers on the front caster shafts.
MOWING RATE [1]
Mows up to 3.6 acres/h (1.46 hectares/h) at 5 mph (8 km/h).
Ductile cast iron 9" (23 cm) diameter conical spindle housing; Dual greaseable tapered roller bearings; Spindle shaft is 1.25" (3.2 cm) diameter, solid cold finished
SPINDLE ASSEMBLY steel, and splined connection between spindle shaft and pulley; Welded blade retainer plus anti-scalp cups.
CUTTER DRIVE Isolation mounted, splined PTO-driven gearbox transfers power to three separate spindles via two separate "B" section belts.
Three 24.5" (62 cm) long, .25" (6 mm) thick, 2.5" (6 Three 25.18" (64 cm) long, .25" (6 mm) thick, 2.5" Three 25.18" (64 cm) long, .25" (6 mm) thick, 2.5"
BLADES cm) wide heat-treated steel blades. Optional High (6 cm) wide heat-treated steel blades. (6 cm) wide heat-treated steel blades.
Flow and Atomic blades
SUSPENSION Independent, 2.5" (6.4 cm) square tubing, lift/push arms each attached to separate castor arms.
Two rear 6" (15.2 cm) diameter castor tires. Two front 8.0 x 3.5 pneumatic tires (foam filled Two rear 6" (15.2 cm) diameter castor tires.
Two front 8.0 x 3.5 pneumatic tires (foam filled optional) with tubes and maintenance free Two front 8.0 x 3.5 pneumatic tires (foam filled
optional) with tubes and maintenance free optional) with tubes and maintenance free
CASTER WHEELS bearings. Tensioning caps, made from impact bearings. Tensioning caps, made from impact bearings. Tensioning caps, made from impact
modified thermoplastic alloy, are used to hold the modified thermoplastic alloy, are used to hold the modified thermoplastic alloy, are used to hold the
castor wheels on the castor arms. castor wheels on the castor arms. castor wheels on the castor arms.
Six anti-scalp rollers. Anti-scalp cup located on Five anti-scalp rollers. Anti-scalp cup located on Anti-scalp cup located on each blade. Six anti-scalp
ANTI-SCALP FEATURES each blade. Plastic replaceable skid on trim side. each blade. Plastic replaceable skid on each side. rollers. Plastic replaceable skid on each side.
DECK COVERS Quick-release type latches. (Tools required for EU)
LIFT ARMS Independent lift arms and hydraulic weight transfer provide deck flotation.
WEIGHT 530 lbs. (240 kg) 441 lbs. (200 kg) 491 lbs. (223 kg)
Rear Weight Kit, High Tip Speed Kit, Recycler Kit, Fine Recycler Completion Kit (30346).
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Leaf Mulcher Kit. Rear Weight Kit, Bahia Tall Grass Kit. Rear Weight Kit, Bahia Tall Grass Kit.
Cutting unit meets specification of American National Standard ANSI B71.4-2004, Safety Specifications for commercial turf care equipment. Cutting unit meets
CERTIFICATION specifications of European standard EN836, CE approved.

*Specifications and design subject to change without notice. Products depicted in this literature are for demonstration purposes only.
Actual products offered for sale may vary in design, required attachments and safety features. Consult your local Toro Distributor.
[1] Mowing rate is dependent on conditions.

The Groundsmaster 3280-D is manufactured

Rev. 1/19 3 in Tomah, WI ISO 9002 Certified Plant.
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Specifications (continued) *

FULL FLOTATION CUTTING UNITS

60" SIDE DISCHARGE 62" BASE DECK CONFIGURATION GUARDIAN ®
52" SIDE DISCHARGE
MODEL 30366 RECYCLER OR REAR DISCHARGE, MODEL 30403
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MODEL 30555
60" (152 cm) width of cut, 3-blade, front mounted 62" (157 cm) width of cut, 3-blade, front mounted 52" (132 cm) width of cut, 3-blade, front mounted
TYPE rotary. Adjustable front baffle. Side discharge. rotary. Recycling with vertical discharge or rear rotary. Side discharge.
discharge.

Offset 4.33" (10.9 cm) to the left; 42.6" (108.2 cm) Offset 2.75" (6.9 cm) to the left; 44.5" (113 cm) Deck offset from outside of wheel to left trim
side: 10.25" (26 cm). Uncut circle left: 26" (66
TRIMABILITY uncut circle left. Deck overhang: 11.17" (28.4 cm) uncut circle left. Deck overhang: 10.43" (26.5 cm) cm). Uncut circle with use of individual wheel
from outside of wheel to left trim side. from outside of wheel to left trim side. brakes: 0".
12-gauge formed steel construction with integral
7-gauge steel 5.5" (13.97 cm) deep; welded 7-gauge steel 4.25" (10.8 cm) deep, welded structural ribs, 7-gauge welded support brackets
CONSTRUCTION construction. 5/16" (8 mm) rubber discharge chute. construction. 5" (12.7 cm) deep
Wind-Tunnel® housing. Steel discharge chute.
Adjustable in .5" (12.7 mm) increments by
1" to 5" (2.5 cm to 12.7 cm) adjustable .5" (12.7 mm) increments with spacers on the front and rear castor repositioning 4 clevis pins holding the deck
HEIGHT OF CUT shafts. Adjustable HOC links for rear of deck. suspended from carrier frame hanger brackets.
Height of cut range: 1" to 4" (2.5 to 10.2 cm)
Mows up to 3.0 acres/h (1.22 hectares/h) at Mows up to 3.1 acres/h (1.25 hectares/h) at 5 mph Mows up to 2.6 acres/h (1.1 hectares/h) at
MOWING RATE [1]

5 mph (8 km/h). (8 km/h). 5 mph (8 km/h).

Ductile cast iron 9" (23 cm) diameter conical spindle housing; Dual greaseable tapered roller bearings; Spindle shaft is 1.25" (3.2 cm) diameter, solid cold finished
SPINDLE ASSEMBLY steel, and splined connection between spindle shaft and pulley; Welded blade retainer plus anti-scalp cups.
PTO shaft driven, isolation mounted gearbox
with 1.25:1 spiral bevel gears. Gearbox pulley
Isolation mounted, splined PTO-driven gearbox transfers power to three separate spindles via two separate drives a single “AA” section belt to 3 spindles,
CUTTER DRIVE "B" section belts. self-tensioned with a rubber torsion idler arm and
riveted steel idler pulley with ag-type wiper seal
and bearing.
Three 20.5" (52 cm) long, .25" (6 mm) thick, 2.5" Three 21.75" (55 cm) long, .25" (6 mm) thick, 2.5" Three 18" (46 cm) long, 2.5" (6.3 cm) wide, .19"
BLADES (6.35 cm) wide, heat-treated steel blades. Optional (6.35 cm) wide, heat-treated steel blades. Optional (5 mm) thick, heat-treated steel blades. Optional
Atomic™ mulching blade and high-flow blade. Atomic mulching blade. Atomic mulching blade and high-flow blade..
Mower freely suspended in carrier frame. Height
CARRIER FRAME Independent, 2.5" square tubing, lift/push arms each attached to separate castor arms. of cut bracket design and flexible carrier frame
SUSPENSION enhance cutting unit flotation and ground
following capability.
Pneumatic, 8" turf tread tires, 8 x 3-4 regreaseable
Front: Two 8.0" x 3.5" (20.3 cm x 8.9 cm) pneumatic tires (foam filled optional) with tubes and maintenance- roller bearings and heavy duty bushings rotating
CASTER WHEELS free bearings. Tensioning caps made from impact modified thermoplastic alloy – are used to hold the castor on a replaceable spanner. (Optional Phenolic
wheels on the castor arms. Caster Wheel Assembly, P/N 27-1050; two
required.)

6 rollers. Anti-scalp cup located on each blade 5 rollers on Rear Discharge Deck, 6 rollers on 4 anti-scalp roller. Anti-scalp cup located on each
ANTI-SCALP FEATURES spindle. Plastic skid on trim side. Guardian Deck. Anti-scalp cup located on each blade spindle.
blade spindle. Plastic skid on each side.
DECK COVERS Quick-release type latches; no tools required. (Tools required for E.U.)
High strength lift arms with mounting provision
LIFT ARMS Independent lift arms and hydraulic weight transfer provide deck flotation. for quick attach-detach of mower carrier frame or
other attachments.
Required Equipment: 62" Rear Discharge Deck
Completion Kit (30305) or 62" Recycler Deck
OPTIONAL Rear Weight Kit, Collection System, High Tip Speed Completion Kit (30306)
EQUIPMENT Kit, Striping Kit, Leaf Mulcher Kit Rear Discharge Conversion Kit, Guardian Recycler
Conversion Kit, Rear Weight Kit, Bahia Tall Grass Rear Weight Kit, Collection System
Kit.
Cutting unit meets specification of American Cutting unit meets specification of American
National Standard ANSI B71.4-2004, Safety National Standard ANSI B71.4-2004, Safety Certified to meet the American National Standard
Specifications for commercial turf care equipment. Specifications for commercial turf care. Institute’s (ANSI) specifications, B71.4-2004 and
CERTIFICATION applicable Federal and State regulations based
Cutting unit meets specifications of European Cutting unit meets specifications of European
standard EN836, CE approved, except some blades equipment thereon.
and the High Tip Speed Kit. standard EN836, CE approved.

*Specifications and design subject to change without notice. Products depicted in this literature are for demonstration purposes only.
Actual products offered for sale may vary in design, required attachments and safety features. Consult your local Toro Distributor.
[1] Mowing rate is dependent on conditions. The Groundsmaster 3280-D is manufactured
Rev. 1/19 4 in Tomah, WI ISO 9002 Certified Plant.
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DEBRIS BLOWER, MODEL 30823 CAB, MODEL 30298
POWER SOURCE Groundsmaster 3280 tractor's-PTO drive. Belt drive. ROPS certified cab (ISO 21299); rubber sound isolator
BODY/FRAME cab mounts; fold away exterior side mirrors. (Optional
Out-front design for Groundsmaster tractors (requires Attachment road light kit and rotating beacon kit available.)
HITCH/MOUNT Frame Kit, PN 110-8540).
Full glass rear window and both doors, tinted
FRAME All welded steel construction.
GLASS (50%); front and rear windows open and act as an
emergency exit using quick release latch. Heavy-duty
BEARINGS 2 self-sealed, self-aligning. pantograph front windshield wiper and washer.
12 blades, reversed curve, 21" (53.3 cm) diameter, Interior mirror, upholstered panels, textured TPE
IMPELLER sandcast aluminum. INTERIOR ripple rubber floor mat, dome light.
AIR MOVEMENT 130 mph (209 km/h)@ 2700 rpm, 3650 cfm HVAC Pressurized heater/fan.
All steel, over-center locking, spring tension control, American National Standards Institute (ANSI B71.4-
DIRECTIONAL CHUTE operated from tractor seat. 2012) and applicable ISO EN 5395 (CE) (machine
directive 89/392, 91/368, 93/44, 84/538, 89/336)
DIMENSIONS Length Width Height SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS requirements; Optional lights. Meets ANSI/ASAE
46" (117 cm) 35.6" (90 cm) 34.9" (89 cm) 5279.12 (Lighting and Marking of Agricultural
SHIPPING WEIGHT 300 lbs. (136 kg) Equipment on Highways).

ROTARY BROOM M-B MODEL MCT** SNOWTHROWER ERSKINE MODEL 1600***

MECHANICAL STAGE 2
TYPE Windrow type, front mounted mechanical drive WIDTH OF CUT 53" (135 cm)
broom. Hydraulic angling, 30 degrees left and right.
CUTTING HEIGHT 22" (56 cm)
SWING Swing pivot point inline with 50 degree CV joint
25" (63.5 cm) diameter brush, CUTTING EDGE 51" (130 cm) bolt-on
BROOM SIZE 60" (152 cm) width. SKID SHOES Adjustable/Hardened
Sectional brush with choice of polypropylene, wire or combination AUGER DIAMETER 12" (30 cm) open flight
BRUSH radial segments.
SHIPPING WEIGHT 60" Broom: 500 lbs., (227 kg). FAN DIAMETER 16" (41 cm)

Hydraulic Swing Cylinder, Dirt Deflector, Storage CHUTE ROTATION Hydraulic

OPTIONS Stands. SHEAR PROTECTION Pressure relief
CASTING DISTANCE Up to 25' (7.62 m)
SUNSHADE
APPROXIMATE SHIPPING 418 lbs. (190 kg)
UNIVERSAL SUNSHADE Model 30669 (White), 30671 (Red) WEIGHT
BIMINI CANVAS Model 30358 HOSES Included

V-PLOW, MODEL 30750 15 CU. FT. HI-LIFT HOPPER COLLECTION SYSTEM,

CUTTING WIDTH 48" (121.9 cm) MODEL 30356
Out-front design for Groundsmaster tractors. A turf collection system consisting of a pivoting three-point,
Required kits are the following: CONFIGURATION quick detach mounting structure that supports the lift linkage and
HITCH/MOUNT V-Plow Mounting Kit, PN 115-4917 and Attachment hydraulically raises to dump collected clippings.
Frame Kit, PN 110-8540. 75 lb.. (34 kg) wheel weight mounts to the left front
WHEEL WEIGHT wheel to offset RH hopper weight.
CONSTRUCTION All welded steel.
HOPPER CAPACITY 15 cu. ft. (440 liters)

52" BLOWER KIT, MODEL 30502

60" BLOWER KIT, MODEL 30357
Blower assembly housing is 16" (41 cm) diameter; welded construction. The blower
assembly attaches to the cutting unit's discharge port and is belt driven from the
BLOWER ASSEMBLY cutting unit. Impeller speed is 1800 rpm at 3200 rpm engine speed. Impeller shaft
bearing is outboard mounted.
DECK BAFFLES Steel baffles mount under deck housing to direct clippings into blower.
BUMPER Bumper of steel tubing is bolted to deck suspension frame to protect blower housing.
* Information regarding non-Toro (Allied Vendor) products is included in the Toro Golf and Grounds Equipment Guide as a Note: Use with high lift collection system
convenience to Toro customers. Toro does not warrant, endorse or support any products purchased from Allied vendors.
Additionally, Toro shall not be responsible for any personal injury or property damage, whether direct or consequential, caused
by such Allied products. Toro does not certify fit up, compatibility or functionality of Allied products.
**Manufactured by M-B Companies, Inc.
***Manufactured by Erskine. Depending on mower configuration, an auxiliary
valve kit (Toro model 110-5670) must be added to the tractor. Addition wheel
weights may be required. The Toro Company does not manufacture or sell the
snowthrower, nor does Toro guarantee these accessories in any manner whatsoever.

The Groundsmaster 3280-D is manufactured

Rev. 1/19 5 in Tomah, WI ISO 9002 Certified Plant.