I have a 2001 L4300 MT with Loader I bought new at that time. It was for a small hardwood tree farm and used very lightly. We sold the tree farm and now have a new parcel with 22 acres of pasture, plus woods and landscaped areas around the home. I would like to go to a wider cut with a PTO implement (9-12 feet) and it seems the 4300 might be underpowered for everything except the Land Pride 90" grooming mower; it certainly isn't rated for any batwing units. It will be used for small plot farming (soy/corn/oats/alfalfa), general loader work (stones, logs, etc) and non-farmed pasture maintenance.
My L4300 has been stored indoors since new, has AG tires in great shape and has been serviced regularly by the local Kubota dealer. New battery 2012 and new right rear tire and wheel at the same time. It has 212 (two hundred twelve) hours on it. So, my questions are:
1. What's a fair trade in value toward the purchase of a more powerful model? I can't find any comps on a rapid search.
2. What model would be reasonable to go to? One dealer has a MX5100 on the lot he's trying to sell me while another feels that while he can sell me the same tractor, he thinks it's worth the extra money to go to a 60HP. I've know dealer #2 for over 20 years and have bought 2 other Kubotas and some other stuff from him. I know his job is to make $, but his advice has been good overall through the years.
3. How afraid should I be of tier IV?
4. Would you go M or Grand L (I definitely want HST this time)?
5. I expect to put 100-150 hrs per year on whatever I get, so it should end up getting sold out of my estate
Thanks for the help!
My L4300 has been stored indoors since new, has AG tires in great shape and has been serviced regularly by the local Kubota dealer. New battery 2012 and new right rear tire and wheel at the same time. It has 212 (two hundred twelve) hours on it. So, my questions are:
1. What's a fair trade in value toward the purchase of a more powerful model? I can't find any comps on a rapid search.
2. What model would be reasonable to go to? One dealer has a MX5100 on the lot he's trying to sell me while another feels that while he can sell me the same tractor, he thinks it's worth the extra money to go to a 60HP. I've know dealer #2 for over 20 years and have bought 2 other Kubotas and some other stuff from him. I know his job is to make $, but his advice has been good overall through the years.
3. How afraid should I be of tier IV?
4. Would you go M or Grand L (I definitely want HST this time)?
5. I expect to put 100-150 hrs per year on whatever I get, so it should end up getting sold out of my estate
Thanks for the help!