Getting A LS MT357

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KCTractors

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LS MT342, Case 530 CK, , Ford 2000, , Ford 8N
I finally decided to trade my MT342 for a MT357. I needed a little more power when using a 72" front-mount snow-blower. I have close to a forty an half of road to clean out. I believe that the dealer did a very reasonable trade.
The MT342 is like new yet. Only has 128 hrs.
 
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congrats, post some pics of both machines!
 
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MT 357 is a very nice tractor !!! It’s basically a very nicely updated XR 4155
 
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I have 300hrs on mine with 0 complaints
 
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Here is the MT 342
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KCTractors said:
I finally decided to trade my MT342 for a MT357. I needed a little more power when using a 72" front-mount snow-blower. I have close to a forty an half of road to clean out. I believe that the dealer did a very reasonable trade.
The MT342 is like new yet. Only has 128 hrs.
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The MT357 was delivered yesterday. Looks to be the same as the MT342, but has a different front axle and Cat 2 - 3 point. I will have to wait to try the 57 because the is no snow on the ground or in the forecast.
 
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I love my 357. One of the smoothest running engines I have owned. And definitely has the power! As long as the emissions system never gives me problems, I would say it's perfect!! I just hit 350 hours. No issues.
 
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KCTractors said:
I finally decided to trade my MT342 for a MT357. I needed a little more power when using a 72" front-mount snow-blower. I have close to a forty an half of road to clean out. I believe that the dealer did a very reasonable trade.
The MT342 is like new yet. Only has 128 hrs.
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I am looking to do the same swap. My MT342SH has a cab plus a 3rd function. Mine has 28 hours on it and 1 year old (2023) and is like new. My dealer is only offering 75% as a trade value. This seems low to me.

Would you be so kind as to let us know what percentage of your original price (without taxes) did your dealer give you for your trade? And what year was your MT342?
 
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Bigfootconcepts said:
I am looking to do the same swap. My MT342SH has a cab plus a 3rd function. Mine has 28 hours on it and 1 year old (2023) and is like new. My dealer is only offering 75% as a trade value. This seems low to me.

Would you be so kind as to let us know what percentage of your original price (without taxes) did your dealer give you for your trade? And what year was your MT342?
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I lost $638 for using it for 27 months but the new tractors went up in price and getting three steps in HP is what costs.
 
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