Oh-oh...

GolfAddict · Mar 30, 2015

Yay! You're going to love it!!

dave1949 · Mar 30, 2015

Congratulations! You will be riding in style.

TSO · Mar 30, 2015

Congrats

s219 · Mar 30, 2015

Wow, you don't mess around! Be sure to post pics when you get it.

edgarrian · Mar 31, 2015

s219 said:
Some of the stuff I read about the DPF machines (any brand) gives me pause. For instance, some of them will want a 30-40 minute regen, whether you yourself have time to be around for 30-40 minutes. If you plan on running the tractor, then a working regen is no real inconvenience. But a parked regen would tick me off.

Some of the jobs I do with my tractor only last 10-15 minutes, like taking the trash cans to the street. Literally, I am in the barn, on the tractor, and back in the barn in 15 minutes tops. Having to do a regen anywhere in that process would tick me off. Especially since you shouldn't really leave a high-rpm running tractor unattended, and I wouldn't want to leave it running inside my barn.

If I were buying another tractor today, I'd either be looking for an older Tier IV Interim model without DPF and regen cycles, or I'd go 26HP and under to avoid Tier IV Final.

Maybe it would work fine, but knowing my workflows and time limitations, and never being caught up on chores, anytime I'd have to accommodate a regen cycle would likely cause frustration.

I can agree with you on this one. i wouldnt want to deal with it as well. The folks that do have the LS and it regens every 4 to 6 hours while they are working. Not sure how long it takes I didnt ask. I called the dealer and asked if they have encountered any problems and he states they havent. Its a reputable dealer in my area. I guess LS is coming out with there own engines without the regen. Not sure how that will work.

PHPaul · Mar 31, 2015

s219 said:
Wow, you don't mess around! Be sure to post pics when you get it.

Yeah, it's kind of a curse. I hate waffling around over a decision.

Also, I got the Chief Financial Officer's approval and needed to move before she changed her mind

I've also had REAL good luck so far selling off some other toys on Craigslist to cushion the impact, which doesn't hurt at all.

peterc38 · Mar 31, 2015

PHPaul said:
Well, I locked in today. NH and MF don't offer anything in my HP/Price range with a cab. Kioti came very close, actually looked at a Tier 4 Interim 30-something horse with a pretty attractive price, but they want 4.x% interest to finance and I'm not filled with confidence by the dealership.

So, I went back to the Kubota place, which I've dealt with before on implements. They are a full service farm/ag dealer that started out as an Allis Chalmers dealer in 1958. The Kubota has a way nicer cab, they will load the rears with non-corrosive fluid for free and just generally treat the customer better. 0/60 financing doesn't hurt either.

The new one is "in the mail" and they converted the order from dealer stock to retail which should speed up the trucking process a little.

I'm stoked!

Sweet! Don't forget to post some pics!

peterc38 · Mar 31, 2015

PHPaul said:
Also, I got the Chief Financial Officer's approval and needed to move before she changed her mind

Same here. I'm making a move on an L4060 right now before she changes her mind!

dragoneggs · Mar 31, 2015

Congratulations!!! Welcome to the Orange club. I know you will love your new ride!

s219 · Mar 31, 2015

PHPaul said:
Yeah, it's kind of a curse. I hate waffling around over a decision.

Also, I got the Chief Financial Officer's approval and needed to move before she changed her mind

I've also had REAL good luck so far selling off some other toys on Craigslist to cushion the impact, which doesn't hurt at all.

Geez, that sounds very much like the decision/authority/financial process here. The problem I often run into here is, after getting all my ducks in a row, I'll find out the equipment I want isn't available for some other reason. It is nice in the cases when everything works out though.