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Matt in Virginia
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Mat,
You should really consider being able to kick the tires and drive a unit before making this kind of decision.
More likely that frontend loader will be a dealer installed item. That means that you should really look at the unit before making that purchase decision.
What if you purchased the unit and the loader bolts where not all tighten, or the loader hydraulic lines leaking, are the tractor hydraulics not working correctly after the loader was installed. The dealer my not have check the front axle toe-end after the loader was installed and the front tires may end up getting cut on the front loader brackets.
There may be a number of things wrong with the unit when they ship it to you that should have been fixed by the dealer before it left.
It would be hard to get warranty on dealer error.
McGee,
I've never taken delivery of a Kubota, however, we have taken delivery of a Deere or two... We've never had any of those problems. That said I understand your point and would not be averse to kicking the tires so to speak. That said if I get in a tractor that has been "prepped for delivery and it's leaking hydraulic fluid and the loader does not work they have lost a sale. That type of "prep" is a severe lack of quality control...imho
Guys I may be making a HUGE mistake if this is the end of pool that I've landed into. This post is a moot point as I have found both a Kubota Dealer AND a workable John Deere Dealer that have beat the price of the above mentioned Kubota.
The Deere Dealer, recommended by an old friend who moved back home to Alabama, has solidly put Deere back in the running. At any rate both the Kubota Dealer and Deere Dealers are below the Mason-Dixon Line and their prices are running neck and neck. Which make the Kubota fair poorly by comparison. To boot the Deere Dealer has manners to no end and makes you feel like YOU are why HE IS THERE. Not to mention the prices...
Regards, Matt.