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I am looking for my first tractor and am considering either a JD 3030 or Kubota L2800. Both are priced comparably by local dealers and I like the layout and feel of both. I am looking for using them to maintain a 1/2 mile long gravel drive, plow snow in the winter and work in the woods on my property to remove dead undergrowth and clean up the grounds. Looking for a tractor that will handle a FEL and box blade easily. May also want to add a tiller at a later date for some limited farming.
Second question: Financing looks fantastic with low (or no) down payment and 0% for either 48 months (JD) or 60 months (Kubota). I asked the JD dealer and if I paid cash (I can) or financed the price would be the same. Have not had a chance to ask the same question of the Kubota dealer yet. Are these offers for real, or are there any gotcha's to the financing deals?
Third: There is also a Montana 4540 for sale locally. Two years old and only 142 hours. Priced lower than either of the new tractors I'm looking at currently (I can't find any used JD or Kubotas of the size I am looking for). The Montana looks and feels like a great tractor. A little larger than I really need, but I could definitely use it. Problem is the local dealer, who is 1 hour away, has now stopped selling and servicing Montana tractors. Is this something that should exclude me considering this tractor? How hard are parts going to be to come by and how hard is it going to be to service this tractor.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Second question: Financing looks fantastic with low (or no) down payment and 0% for either 48 months (JD) or 60 months (Kubota). I asked the JD dealer and if I paid cash (I can) or financed the price would be the same. Have not had a chance to ask the same question of the Kubota dealer yet. Are these offers for real, or are there any gotcha's to the financing deals?
Third: There is also a Montana 4540 for sale locally. Two years old and only 142 hours. Priced lower than either of the new tractors I'm looking at currently (I can't find any used JD or Kubotas of the size I am looking for). The Montana looks and feels like a great tractor. A little larger than I really need, but I could definitely use it. Problem is the local dealer, who is 1 hour away, has now stopped selling and servicing Montana tractors. Is this something that should exclude me considering this tractor? How hard are parts going to be to come by and how hard is it going to be to service this tractor.
Thanks in advance for your help.