BuzzardA91
Gold Member
- Joined
- Jul 20, 2012
- Messages
- 361
- Location
- West Granby CT
- Tractor
- JD 4105. 375 Backhoe. 2005 Polaris Ranger
First Post. I have been a reader for some time now. I just sold my Ford 1710 to buy a newer and larger tractor. I have read ALL the threads on comparisons etc. I am stuck between a MF 1533, JD 3320, and a L3800. I will buy with a FEL and backhoe. I don't care about the 0% financing or resale. I drove all three and like them all. All three of my local dealers I liked and have been around for years and have good reputations. All three I priced are equipped with the heavy duty skid steer style bucket with replaceable cutting edge and loaded R4 tires. All three are the non hydro gear tranny. The MF came back at 28,300 the Kubota at 27,800 and the JD 30k as well (all without tax included). All that being said it seems the MF has a way stronger loader and backhoe, and just seems bigger and heavier (also metal hood and fenders). JD and Kubota just seem to be more popular and there has to be a reason. Help! I want to buy but am trapped weighing the details. Any help would be appreciated. In addition how do those prices seem and how much can you bargain? I don't want to be the only one who pays sticker and doesn't know any better. All three seemed to give me list prices minus the rebates and cash back for not taking the 0% financing.