jambx
Gold Member
- Joined
- May 14, 2007
- Messages
- 282
- Location
- Southern CT
- Tractor
- B2920 TLB, ZD21-60P, 1949 US Baird Beaver
I guess my rant is to just see if I am the only one that thinks that cabs are awesome but appear to be very expensive for the return most get out of them.
I have been interested in these recenlty for the winter time (carhart is not cutting it anymore) for plowing and general use etc but I am not happy about the price point.
I did speak to a factory sales person (from one of the more popular brands) and he stated that they shoot for a price that is 1/5th the cost of the tractor itself. Being that I have little experience with these aftermarket cabs it is very hard for me to accept the fact that the going rate for one of these for a compact tractor is approaching $4000. I am not saying they are not worth it but the price point in my head for such a luxury was more in the $2500 - $3000 range.
This pricing model also reminds me of core aerator prices which are very expensive for what otherwise I feel is not a lot of engineering.
I would think the likes of Sims, Curtis others would do very well for a stripped down version. :thumbsup:
Is it me or does this product pricing seem kind of steep?..
I have been interested in these recenlty for the winter time (carhart is not cutting it anymore) for plowing and general use etc but I am not happy about the price point.
I did speak to a factory sales person (from one of the more popular brands) and he stated that they shoot for a price that is 1/5th the cost of the tractor itself. Being that I have little experience with these aftermarket cabs it is very hard for me to accept the fact that the going rate for one of these for a compact tractor is approaching $4000. I am not saying they are not worth it but the price point in my head for such a luxury was more in the $2500 - $3000 range.
This pricing model also reminds me of core aerator prices which are very expensive for what otherwise I feel is not a lot of engineering.
I would think the likes of Sims, Curtis others would do very well for a stripped down version. :thumbsup:
Is it me or does this product pricing seem kind of steep?..