murphy1244
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- Joined
- Nov 25, 2011
- Messages
- 20,036
- Location
- Ohio
- Tractor
- Kubota 1120 RTV Kioti DK-40, MF-135, Ventrac 4500Y
Watch out for the jerky 3 point.
The Deere seems a bit pricy.... 16k would my top dollar. I would spec 40hp, cab, loader, and buy attachments as needed. Color would be green due to the dependability / resale value / parts availability and operating features. I would include a New Holland Boomer in this as well but they are in production revision. I know little about the latest model manufacture changes. One should consider resale value because it may come a time you will want to recover most of your investment, sometimes timely. Areas of course differ but where I live deere is at the top of the hill. Just my opinion, good luck with your search.
Yep, tested that today when I was at the dealer. Sure enough, it's there. I know it's not a huge deal, but that is a real turn-off when thinking about buying a brand-new tractor.
I'm one who did not get a jerky 3 point. Mine's not as smooth as a Grand L, but not even close to as jerky as some here and on youtube. Not an issue at all for me...Very Pleased with the L3800DT!!!
I've always said, Having a belly mower on a 32 HP diesel, 4wd tractor is like a riding mower on steroids!Well, pulled the trigger on the JD3320 (500 hours) with 300CX loader with heavy-duty 61" bucket and toothbar, 72" belly mower and 6' Landpride box blade. Serviced, shined up and delivered to my doorstep for the low, low price of $19k. Just spent the last couple hours mowing, moving a dirt pile, smoothing that out and grading a road. It's pretty unbelievable the amount of work I got done in such a short time (and I'm still getting used to the machine). The challenge now is just to start thinking of things to use it for.
Very, very happy.
I had kept my 42" riding mower when I first purchased my 6' finish mower and had thought I would keep it for mowing close to the house . But after a year and thoughts of up-keep ( batterys, oil changes , four more tires and blades to keep up with ) , I gave it to a friend and have no regrets . My tractor is more fuel thrifty than the mower was , plus I dont have to keep gas around any more . Just my thoughts .
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