cpar
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I am a long time reader but this is my first post. I am looking to buy a tractor in the next week and have narrowed my decision down to a Massey GC1705 or a Deere 1023E. I have decided between these two because they are 2 of the wider sub-compacts (I heave pretty steep hills and some un-even parts to drive over).
So here's the deals
Deere 1023E with H120 Loader, Quick Hitch Cat 1, Loaded Tires and Ballast box: $14,333 (1.99% for 72 months)
Massey GC 1705 with loader and Ballast box: $12,075 (3.99% for 72 months)
Also the GC 1710 (loader and backhoe: $15500 (3.99% for 72 months) just in case
The one big thing is that the Deere dealer is 10 miles away and the Massey dealer is about 1.5 hours.
How important is it to have a dealer be close? Previously I have owned old tractors so i would do the work myself or drive it down the road to the mechanics. Also what do you think of the prices?
I am always open to thoughts on other tractors too, center of gravity is a concern but not a replacement for attacking hills and bumps correctly
Thanks for any help.
So here's the deals
Deere 1023E with H120 Loader, Quick Hitch Cat 1, Loaded Tires and Ballast box: $14,333 (1.99% for 72 months)
Massey GC 1705 with loader and Ballast box: $12,075 (3.99% for 72 months)
Also the GC 1710 (loader and backhoe: $15500 (3.99% for 72 months) just in case
The one big thing is that the Deere dealer is 10 miles away and the Massey dealer is about 1.5 hours.
How important is it to have a dealer be close? Previously I have owned old tractors so i would do the work myself or drive it down the road to the mechanics. Also what do you think of the prices?
I am always open to thoughts on other tractors too, center of gravity is a concern but not a replacement for attacking hills and bumps correctly
Thanks for any help.