Pricey x55 series???

[llccprof]

Hello All,

I have been looking for a mid-sized JD CUT for a while now and have been wondering why the 955 series tractors I am seeing are priced more that a new 3X20 series. Can anyone explain why the 955's are selling for such a premium price?

Thanks,
Jim

[turbo36]

Originally Posted by llccprof

Hello All,

I have been looking for a mid-sized JD CUT for a while now and have been wondering why the 955 series tractors I am seeing are priced more that a new 3X20 series. Can anyone explain why the 955's are selling for such a premium price?

Thanks,
Jim

Maybe it's the market rewarding a good in-demand product.

[radman1]

I agree. I see some of those tractors sell for more than I would be willing to pay. They are a good tractor but the newer models are just as reliable and have additional features. The loaders on the newer tractors are better (quick attach, higher capacity buckets) and will lift more.

[twarr1]

I've heard it said that the 955 is the "Cadillac" of CUTs. As the owner of one with 315 hours on it, I wouldn't call it a cadillac. It's much more capable than its 33 HP would indicate, but it does have some issues. Like the poorly engineered battery placement that rots out the $450 grille, and the inavailability of the odd sized tires.
Getting back to your question, I don't really know why the prices remain so high for the 955, other than maybe it's just popular but not necessarily a better machine?