canoetrpr
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Aug 7, 2005
- Messages
- 2,382
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Tractor
- Kubota M7040 cab/hyd shuttle - current, Kubota L3400 - traded
I owe a word of thanks to all of you out there who have helped me FINALLY make a decision.
I went from not having a clue as to what I needed to looking for used tractors locally, almost getting one shipped from the U.S, almost buying a used JD 4400 from a dealer 5 hours away, to finally making a decision to go with a brand new Kubota L3400HST from a local dealer - about 45 min away.
I went with a dealer that I am very comfortable dealing with. I did not try to price shop once I found this dealer but know enough of prices around here to know that I am getting a fair deal and I didn't have to ask or haggle for it - he just listed me a great price from the get go.
I'm extremely happy with the decision to go with the L3400HST. It is a nice and simple tractor with no gizmos other than the HST. I was tempted to step up to the L3130 but decided that I had splurged for gizmos enough in my new van and so I ought to buy what I needed in a tractor. Besides I'm getting a brand new machine - thats splurge enough for me.
Also bought a Woods BB60 rotary cutter, FEL and industrial tires. Would have never splurged for the FEL had it not been for the advice I received here.
Grand total was $24075 CDN + GST and PST. 0% financing for 36 months. The financing really sealed the deal on used vs. new. I would have had to take an usecured line of credit for about half of what a used machine would have cost me. Much more pleasant having someone else pay for the interest.
I've asked my dealer to price out a toothbar and a block heater as well.
Thanks again,
Canoetrpr
I went from not having a clue as to what I needed to looking for used tractors locally, almost getting one shipped from the U.S, almost buying a used JD 4400 from a dealer 5 hours away, to finally making a decision to go with a brand new Kubota L3400HST from a local dealer - about 45 min away.
I went with a dealer that I am very comfortable dealing with. I did not try to price shop once I found this dealer but know enough of prices around here to know that I am getting a fair deal and I didn't have to ask or haggle for it - he just listed me a great price from the get go.
I'm extremely happy with the decision to go with the L3400HST. It is a nice and simple tractor with no gizmos other than the HST. I was tempted to step up to the L3130 but decided that I had splurged for gizmos enough in my new van and so I ought to buy what I needed in a tractor. Besides I'm getting a brand new machine - thats splurge enough for me.
Also bought a Woods BB60 rotary cutter, FEL and industrial tires. Would have never splurged for the FEL had it not been for the advice I received here.
Grand total was $24075 CDN + GST and PST. 0% financing for 36 months. The financing really sealed the deal on used vs. new. I would have had to take an usecured line of credit for about half of what a used machine would have cost me. Much more pleasant having someone else pay for the interest.
I've asked my dealer to price out a toothbar and a block heater as well.
Thanks again,
Canoetrpr