Would You Trade

[coldfingers]

yes but the with the 3540 you had a choice of two loaders and if you got the heavier one (724) it had a lot more lift.

 

[crazyal]

Just curious. You have a larger tractor so you have extra HP if you need it and (unless I'm mistaken) both tractors you have now have cabs. So is the lack of HP occasionally really an issue?

 

[Happy Gilmore]

Is it just you running the tractors? If yes, and you don't need a second one to use at the same time I'd stick with what you have, it's paid off and you own it. I guess it depends if it's a want versus need scenario.

 

[Oiltech]

Just curious. You have a larger tractor so you have extra HP if you need it and (unless I'm mistaken) both tractors you have now have cabs. So is the lack of HP occasionally really an issue?

HP isn't an issue

 

[Oiltech]

Is it just you running the tractors? If yes, and you don't need a second one to use at the same time I'd stick with what you have, it's paid off and you own it. I guess it depends if it's a want versus need scenario.

Just me running them, and will probably get the new one for expense write off

 

[Oiltech]

I'm curious, did they get back to you with a price that you find interesting?

The second dealer has delivered a quote and I'll post tonight

 

[Happy Gilmore]

If you really need the write off, are there any other implements you could use and still write them off? I guess maybe weigh out what it'll cost you to upgrade as it applies to your tax liability.

 

[KiotiKowboy]

No tax write-off will match the option of just keeping your cash.

I get it, sometimes it's just fun to buy something I just picked up a 2015 Silverado 2500HD to run up to Sonic drive-in for a coke.

 

[Happy Gilmore]

There's something to be said be said about owning outright and cash under the mattress. It really depends on specific circumstances though, it's really tough for us to know them all. I've got a KX121 on my mind as I could really use the excavator, conversely I'd also really like to get into a larger MFWD tractor and sell my 3930 MFWD. The bigger tractor will have to be down the road I think, as I could use the excavator more.

 

[crazyal]

If you're looking for a tax write off is there something else you can get? Maybe a small dozer or a skid steer? There's nothing wrong with what your planning, just that you might take a pretty good hit on your 3540 to get a tractor. Now I like HST, I think I'm more productive doing loader work and will often use my smaller 4240 over my 580k simply because I can change directions with no effort and with the H-DS function I can change traveling speeds without having to shift gears. I also bought the 4240 with the idea that I would keep it for decades. If I felt it was not quite perfect for what I wanted and had the opportunity to upgrade because after getting plenty of seat time I knew better what would be that perfect fit, yes I would upgrade.