Engine66
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- Joined
- Dec 25, 2004
- Messages
- 172
- Location
- Orange County, CA & Vermont
- Tractor
- JD 2305 & 4720/400cx/BH448
I called my local JD dealer and received a quote for a X748SE, 60" 7 Iron deck and the powerflow 14 bushel bagger for $14,850. It essentially amonts to approximately 5% off MSRP. I have heard of people getting 10-15% off, but apparently this set-up needs to be ordered...it's not on the floor inventory waiting to be moved.
I know this price puts me in-line with a CUT, but I already have a Kubota L3830 w/loader, BH, rear blade, rake, and rotary cutter, so my "tractor" needs are handled. What I am interested in the X748 is it's ability to give me comfortable mowing experience and ability to access approximately 4,000 feet of walking trail on my property. My Craftsman GT5000 has a big heart and is willing to work like a dog, but it simply loses traction once the deck hangs up on something or hits a wet spot...then I work like a dog getting it unstuck. I use the rotary cutter in some areas, but the L3830 tears up portions of the land and there are some tight turns that are tough to negotiate with a huge 72" rotary cutter sticking off the ***-end of the tractor.
Other than the high price and lower trade-in value than a CUT like the 2305, I have read nothing but positive things about the x700 series. I read the seat on this SE is unequaled in comfort...I have injured my back several times at work and a comfortable seat is a high priority. Also, I looked into hold-over X585...all sold and no good used comparable equipment avialable at this time.
Any thoughts, wisdom, or advice from you guys with more experience than I on this unit, price, etc? Thanks again for your time.
I know this price puts me in-line with a CUT, but I already have a Kubota L3830 w/loader, BH, rear blade, rake, and rotary cutter, so my "tractor" needs are handled. What I am interested in the X748 is it's ability to give me comfortable mowing experience and ability to access approximately 4,000 feet of walking trail on my property. My Craftsman GT5000 has a big heart and is willing to work like a dog, but it simply loses traction once the deck hangs up on something or hits a wet spot...then I work like a dog getting it unstuck. I use the rotary cutter in some areas, but the L3830 tears up portions of the land and there are some tight turns that are tough to negotiate with a huge 72" rotary cutter sticking off the ***-end of the tractor.
Other than the high price and lower trade-in value than a CUT like the 2305, I have read nothing but positive things about the x700 series. I read the seat on this SE is unequaled in comfort...I have injured my back several times at work and a comfortable seat is a high priority. Also, I looked into hold-over X585...all sold and no good used comparable equipment avialable at this time.
Any thoughts, wisdom, or advice from you guys with more experience than I on this unit, price, etc? Thanks again for your time.