jymbee
Platinum Member
I'm at the same point decision-wise. Was looking at the 1643 last fall. After checking out the somewhat larger 1648 decided the step up was the way to go. Quote I got was:
1648HL 4WD Comnpact Tractor-Loader Package with Hydro Transmission, R4 Industrial Tires and Massey Ferguson DL130 Front-End Loader Package with 72" Heavy Duty Skid_Attach Bucker and Grill Guard. With "Cash Discounts" the Package Sale Price is $25,500.
They also were able to find at another dealer the same basic package with the Power Shuttle for $26,750.
Almost bought last fall but targeting March this year to buy now.
Problem w/ the cab for me is that for probably 90% of the time, it would be more of a hindrance than an asset. Manuevering through woods, hopping on and off attaching cables/chains moving rocks, etc. I did look at a Massey with an aftermarket soft cab last year. Yes, pretty cheese compared to the OEM option, but seems like it would give me more flexibility for my purposes.
Keep us posted as to your purchasing progress!
1648HL 4WD Comnpact Tractor-Loader Package with Hydro Transmission, R4 Industrial Tires and Massey Ferguson DL130 Front-End Loader Package with 72" Heavy Duty Skid_Attach Bucker and Grill Guard. With "Cash Discounts" the Package Sale Price is $25,500.
They also were able to find at another dealer the same basic package with the Power Shuttle for $26,750.
Almost bought last fall but targeting March this year to buy now.
Problem w/ the cab for me is that for probably 90% of the time, it would be more of a hindrance than an asset. Manuevering through woods, hopping on and off attaching cables/chains moving rocks, etc. I did look at a Massey with an aftermarket soft cab last year. Yes, pretty cheese compared to the OEM option, but seems like it would give me more flexibility for my purposes.
Keep us posted as to your purchasing progress!
I decided to go with the MF 1648, but did not sign yet as the owner of the store was not there yesterday, only the sales person. And only the owner can decide on how far they can go down in price for me. Tomorrow I will know more. Will be the open station. If I wanted the cab, I would definitely go OEM as well.