I am looking into buying a Bigger Machine

[lzicc]

I am going to try to make it up to my local dealer tomorrow maybe. They are quoting me a price which is obviously lower than the Kubota retail price, but will Kubota dealers be willing to negotiate more on the price or are they pretty set?

Also, what else should I be looking for? Right now I'm looking at a basic bigger machine with a strong FEL and Strong BH with a foldable ROPS. I like the full cab idea, but don't want to put the money out for that, I can't justify the cost. I can always add a sunshade down the road and a mechanic thumb. I could buy both of those cheaper after market of what I am seeing.

I have a utility trailer right now that I will end up selling to get a dual wheel trailer that will support the new Kubota.

 

[gwdixon]

I am going to try to make it up to my local dealer tomorrow maybe. They are quoting me a price which is obviously lower than the Kubota retail price, but will Kubota dealers be willing to negotiate more on the price or are they pretty set?

Also, what else should I be looking for? Right now I'm looking at a basic bigger machine with a strong FEL and Strong BH with a foldable ROPS. I like the full cab idea, but don't want to put the money out for that, I can't justify the cost. I can always add a sunshade down the road and a mechanic thumb. I could buy both of those cheaper after market of what I am seeing.

I have a utility trailer right now that I will end up selling to get a dual wheel trailer that will support the new Kubota.

Dealers will usually discount about 10% - 12% below the Kubota web site price. Sometimes more if the unit has been sitting on the lot for a while.

You don't say where you are from but give Barlow's a call and see what they are willing to do. Lots of folks on TBN have been quite pleased.

 

[Ken45101]

I was going to make the same comment about using the equipment to do small jobs for hire. I know my farm insurance does NOT cover my equipment if I take it off the farm for hire. I can take it off for volunteer work (in state parks and forests, for example) and I'm covered, as long as I'm not paid for it.

Ken

 

[RobertN]

Some general feedback. You are looking at jumping a couple significant sizes in tractors. You are skipping the larger B series chassis, , and getting in to a larger L series chassis. How much room and property do you have?

I skipped up two sizes. I had a B8200, same size as the current B26, B2710 tractors. Next step was L3410(what I originally wanted). Next step... I got a NH TC40, because of what was available in the local used market(excellent tractor by the way...). It is the size of the Kubota L series a step up from the L3410... It works great on my parents wide open property. It is really on the big side for my wooded 5 acres...

In regards to the FEL, it is a front end loader, not front end digger... If you add a toothbar, you can increase the ability to dig. But it is still more a loader, a scooper, than a digger. A skidsteer is a different story... They do pretty decent digging with the loader, but the loader on those are a little different animal.

FWIW, I would look at all tractors... I bought used, and got my TC40 based on what was availbe on the local market. I REALLY liked my old Kubota, and the L35's I have rented. I would definitely buy a Kubota again. But, I sure do like this New Holland...

I currently have a BX22 that I really like, but I need something with more power, larger in size with better force with the BH and the FEL.

The dealer sent me out some brochures and a price list for different configurations. I think I narrowed my choice down to this.

2010 Model L3700SUHST
FEL is LA463 with a 60" Bucket lift capacity 1014 lbs.
BH is a BH77 lift capacity 3421 lbs. 16" bucket, 7' 7" digging depth

I want to get an idea how much bigger it is compared to my BX22. I don't want to go to much bigger, but I need something that will have allot more power at the BH for digging ditches and for digging out stumps

I want to be able to dig with the FEL. I am going to be building a garage and will have to dig down some for a foundation, maybe 2 feet down in some areas. The BX digs ok, but that is allot of work for that machine and time consuming for me.

 

[lzicc]

I'm from the Pittsburgh Pa area. I have a 2 dealers nearby, Smardt Equipment and Artman Equipment.


I have 2 acres of property right now. Down the road I may be buying another house to fix up and sell.

On my current property now, I have 2 houses, one I remodeled and the one will be tearing down, so the FEL will be used allot dumping the wreckage into dumpsters.

I was going to go up to a B series, but I would rather get something now that is more than big enough for what I need rather than having to by the B series, then sell it to buy a L series. This is an long term investment for me, so I want to make sure I buy something that I will not outgrow. I don't plan on selling this one in the near future. The BX22 I grew out of it fairly fast for the projects that I am doing. It did give me a good idea of what I need though. The BX22 paid for itself many times overs with the work that I did with it.

 

[Ken45101]

Dumping wreckage? Ouch! Just be warned, flat tires are no fun, especially on the rears on a tractor

You will notice that most contractors use a tracked machine or a skid steer with solid tires.

Ken

 

[lzicc]

Oh I know. I dumped wreckage from 2 little houses that were on the property with my BX and I just made sure to scrape down to the concrete floor before running over it. Skid Steer would be nice but not versatile enough for me to justify buying that instead of the TLB.

Dumping wreckage? Ouch! Just be warned, flat tires are no fun, especially on the rears on a tractor

You will notice that most contractors use a tracked machine or a skid steer with solid tires.

Ken

 

[gwdixon]

As far as insurance off-property goes, the Kubota insurance is golden. It covers just about everything with a $250 deductible. It is really not very expensive either considering what it covers.

The insurance has been discussed at length on TBN so a search should turn up plenty of information.

Barlow's is within reasonable distance of where you are located. Lots of people from PA have dealt with Barlow's. They deliver to that area. It is worth a shot to see what they can offer on the several choices you have indicated.

 

[Harvest Moon]

The B26's lift capacities are very similar to the L3700, only in a B sized machine.

 

[easygo]

I think you will be happy with the L but you are also going to miss that BX. Just to mention one thing, the BX will turn on a dime but the L will need at least $1.50. Best of luck.