Turbys_1700
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To get an idea on pricing go to machinerytrader.com. You can look up lots of tractors to see what dealers across the country have in stock with pricing. This will help you in your price negotiations.
Saved $9,000.00? Yeah ok!I don't know if you guys have looked into bobcat or not but they have some GREAT deals going on right now. I personally just bough a CT230 (30hp) and with the rebates and free front end loader and the dealer discount saved $9k.
I pick it up this Friday so I haven't used it yet but that is a heck of a deal for a tractor that size. At least based on the previous brands/models I was looking at. My final quote for the deluxe model with mid pto, bob tach FEL and rear remotes was $12k + tax. Not bad at all if you ask me.
The BobCat dealer may have quoted the 27 HP because now they have free FEL and $3500 off on 25 HP and up. The CT 122 is FEL and $1500 off. I recently purchased the CT 122 and I am very satisfied with its capabilities.
Arrow, thanks for the insightful response. I have a pretty good idea in my head what I'm going to pay for what I want. Thus the post. Like I said previously, once this journey has concluded, I'm going to post my 'ins & outs' based on my footwork. I'm going to be sad in one way because I am enjoying the communication here and the comms with the dealers I've been in touch with. I know what I want and need. I am somewhat restricted, dimension wise because of my shed. It will only allow a height of 76" and a width of 66". My preference would be for a local dealer since I like doing business locally. Unfortunately, some dealers like to play games and I don't subscribe to that and needless to say, they won't see my money. I also believe in loyalty. Do right by me and I'll do right by you. In other words, if a dealer gives me the deal where I "bite", then I will continue to patronize his establishment for my needs. That's the way I believe to have a business relationship. In essence, that is what it is. Boy I was really wordy this time.