trblshuter
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Hello all! Although I've been a long time lurker on this site, this is my first, but surely not last post. As a jack of all trades (master of none) I have found a lot of very helpful information here. After years of rentals and borrowing friends equipment, I have all but made the decision to purchase a CUT w/ an FEL and backhoe. The tractor will be for my personal use around my 2 acre property and on a smaller nearby property which I use as a rental. The main tasks performed will include landscaping and grading, small excavation projects such as a foundation for a new garage, and occasional snow removal. The properties are generally level. While I realize its more tractor than I actually need I have narrowed my decision to a Mahindra Max 24 or Kubota B2320. I would rather have more machine than I need vs. overworking a smaller one. looking at the actual specs , they look to be pretty closely matched. I like the Kubota for the more powerful hoe but I like the higher loader capacity and 5 yr warranty of the Max.
After multiple quotes, the best numbers I've been given (pre tax, pre insurance, at 0% for 60 months) are within $150 of each other, straddling $21,900. At this point I haven't tried any haggling yet so hopefully that may change the numbers slightly. Dealers are both reputable, long established, and about an hour away in opposite directions.
Now for the questions. Is the $21,900 price reasonable? How do both models compare in reliabilty? Is there anything else I should consider? If anyone has any information, personal experience (good and bad), or general advice about either machine I'd love to hear it. I'm looking forward to my purchase and sharing my experiences here on TBN!
After multiple quotes, the best numbers I've been given (pre tax, pre insurance, at 0% for 60 months) are within $150 of each other, straddling $21,900. At this point I haven't tried any haggling yet so hopefully that may change the numbers slightly. Dealers are both reputable, long established, and about an hour away in opposite directions.
Now for the questions. Is the $21,900 price reasonable? How do both models compare in reliabilty? Is there anything else I should consider? If anyone has any information, personal experience (good and bad), or general advice about either machine I'd love to hear it. I'm looking forward to my purchase and sharing my experiences here on TBN!