I have been reading a lot of old posts. When Farm-trac put the screws to so many,it seems like a few felt back then it was only time before Montana did the same. It seems like montana's failure has been predicted for at least 2 years. It may still fail,I do not know. One of my tractors is a 2004 Land-trac. This has been a great tractor,the only trouble I have had with it is a bad sending unit and the bolts backing out on the loader frame. I replaced these and gave them the proper torque and no problems since. I have had no trouble getting parts,they are available at Montana or now LS dealers. The only problem I am having now is trying to trade it. Deere,Mahindra,Massey,and Kubota will not take it. New holland would and Montana and LS will. I have been watching E-bay and other tractor sales and my tractor is bringing between 7 to 10 thousand.(I paid 14 for it) The Montana dealer has already offered 9 thousand in trade. The reason I am trading is I want more power for what I am doing,and want a back-hoe. I feel even if the Montana goes belly up,parts will be around for a long time. There are just to many tractors out there made by LS that are exactly the same,just different colors.
montana vs mccormick
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I have been reading a lot of old posts. When Farm-trac put the screws to so many,it seems like a few felt back then it was only time before Montana did the same. It seems like montana's failure has been predicted for at least 2 years. It may still fail,I do not know. One of my tractors is a 2004 Land-trac. This has been a great tractor,the only trouble I have had with it is a bad sending unit and the bolts backing out on the loader frame. I replaced these and gave them the proper torque and no problems since. I have had no trouble getting parts,they are available at Montana or now LS dealers. The only problem I am having now is trying to trade it. Deere,Mahindra,Massey,and Kubota will not take it. New holland would and Montana and LS will. I have been watching E-bay and other tractor sales and my tractor is bringing between 7 to 10 thousand.(I paid 14 for it) The Montana dealer has already offered 9 thousand in trade. The reason I am trading is I want more power for what I am doing,and want a back-hoe. I feel even if the Montana goes belly up,parts will be around for a long time. There are just to many tractors out there made by LS that are exactly the same,just different colors.
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I've been talking to Patterson sales here in Fredericton, which i think is owned by the one in Miramichi and i believe they have one somewhere else, possibly Moncton but not sure. From what I've been told they told me there prices would be the same as the Miramichi. I grew up in the Miramichi and when the salesman found that out he said "you better not buy a machine over there we have the same or better prices here" Anyhow i just send an email Friday to the Miramichi to verify this and I Plan on starting some dialogue with them. Fredericton told me $29900 for a 4340c Montana but i still have a feeling i can get then down another grand or 2 we'll see.
I would think about teaming up with you ihuntbear to buy a couple of tractors, but I'LL just let you know I'm not in super rush to buy one, I may buy one Monday if the price was right or it could be 6 month before i pull the trigger. Also if the deal was close (ex. $1200 cheaper to buy in Miramachi to Fredericton) I would still buy from my local dealer as they are only 5 or 6 km from my house. But we'll keep in touch and see what we cab find for a deal.
I've been talking to Patterson sales here in Fredericton, which i think is owned by the one in Miramichi and i believe they have one somewhere else, possibly Moncton but not sure. From what I've been told they told me there prices would be the same as the Miramichi. I grew up in the Miramichi and when the salesman found that out he said "you better not buy a machine over there we have the same or better prices here" Anyhow i just send an email Friday to the Miramichi to verify this and I Plan on starting some dialogue with them. Fredericton told me $29900 for a 4340c Montana but i still have a feeling i can get then down another grand or 2 we'll see.
I would think about teaming up with you ihuntbear to buy a couple of tractors, but I'LL just let you know I'm not in super rush to buy one, I may buy one Monday if the price was right or it could be 6 month before i pull the trigger. Also if the deal was close (ex. $1200 cheaper to buy in Miramachi to Fredericton) I would still buy from my local dealer as they are only 5 or 6 km from my house. But we'll keep in touch and see what we cab find for a deal.
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ihuntbear
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i just bought a new ct 50 mccormick,fel,fact cab with heat and air,cd player,78" norman snow blower,6500 log winch.Should arrive wednesday can't wait.Marc at Patterson sales in miramichi is the best.great deal
Montana is in trouble...read below:
Farm Equipment - Industry News Branson Tractor Says Joint Venture Talks with Montana Discontinued
Farm Equipment - Industry News Branson Tractor Says Joint Venture Talks with Montana Discontinued
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ihuntbear
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wow good thing I didn't purchase a montana