Price Check 3520 price check

[2YD]

I thought my initial moniker should be "eyewant2belikeNURU" since it feels like I am replicating his purchase decision but all fun aside here is my low bid after shopping 4 JD dealers:

In Stock 3520: ehydro, mid pto, R4's, dual/single scv, block heater, auto cruise, 1 rear work light=$19,390.00
CX loader, brush guard, 61" HD Bucket, cutting edge=$3,900
72" RFM (Farm King)=$1,600
Forks=$700
60" BB=$700
Total=$26,290 at 0% for 60 mths with 10% down and 1.5% financing fee.

My story: 10 acres, 3.5acres finish mow, yard will eventually need a crown taken out, raked and hydro-seeded. Other 6.5acres has lots of overgrowth & stumps to be removed, thinking of future pond/prairie restoration. Already have 48" agri-farm brush cutter and unknown manufacturer PTO tiller that were used with a 2wd JD 650 that came with the place. Initial thought was a used '07 3320 with 17 hours for $18,500. Drove both 3320 & 3520 at dealer. Equally nice machines but there was a just a little more seat in the pants difference for me. Price difference is $1,600.00 and I'm selling the JD 650 for my "upgrade" dollars; the dealer is offering $2,500 on trade.

Any options or nice little add-ons a dealer should include as I'm pretty sure I will request PowerBeyond at this point for future hoe, splitter etc...and possibly telescopic link arms.

Thank you to everyone who contributes to this site from projects to brands...I think I've read them all !

 

[Nuru]

I thought my initial moniker should be "eyewant2belikeNURU" since it feels like I am replicating his purchase decision but all fun aside here is my low bid after shopping 4 JD dealers:

In Stock 3520: ehydro, mid pto, R4's, dual/single scv, block heater, auto cruise, 1 rear work light=$19,390.00
CX loader, brush guard, 61" HD Bucket, cutting edge=$3,900
72" RFM (Farm King)=$1,600
Forks=$700
60" BB=$700
Total=$26,290 at 0% for 60 mths with 10% down and 1.5% financing fee.

My story: 10 acres, 3.5acres finish mow, yard will eventually need a crown taken out, raked and hydro-seeded. Other 6.5acres has lots of overgrowth & stumps to be removed, thinking of future pond/prairie restoration. Already have 48" agri-farm brush cutter and unknown manufacturer PTO tiller that were used with a 2wd JD 650 that came with the place. Initial thought was a used '07 3320 with 17 hours for $18,500. Drove both 3320 & 3520 at dealer. Equally nice machines but there was a just a little more seat in the pants difference for me. Price difference is $1,600.00 and I'm selling the JD 650 for my "upgrade" dollars; the dealer is offering $2,500 on trade.

Any options or nice little add-ons a dealer should include as I'm pretty sure I will request PowerBeyond at this point for future hoe, splitter etc...and possibly telescopic link arms.

Thank you to everyone who contributes to this site from projects to brands...I think I've read them all !

Weeelll, this is a bit more than i got!

In Stock 3520: ehydro, mid pto, R4's, dual/single scv, block heater, auto cruise, 1 rear work light=$19,390.00
If this is an open station, mine is a Cab, try to crank any of the quotes down a bit more

CX loader, brush guard, 61" HD Bucket, cutting edge=$3,900
I think this is a bit high, seems like mine was 3500 and I have a 73" HD bucket, however I did not get a cutting edge
72" RFM (Farm King)=$1,600
Forks=$700
60" BB=$700
Total=$26,290 at 0% for 60 mths with 10% down and 1.5% financing fee.
Very Good on the financing

 

[jbk]

I just got a quote on a "new" 2006 with 11 hours (e.g. sitting at the dealer for 2 years) 3520 as follows:

3520 w/ 300CX loader, imatch quick hitch, and a 72" box scraper w/teeth for 23k even. 0% 48 months, nada down if I choose. The tractor has a little oxidation on the paint from sitting in sun for so long, and the dealer will replace the seat from baking as well. Otherwise looks close to new. Using for fire abatement stuff in Socal, removing stumps, etc. on 13 acres. He'll deduct another couple of hundred bucks if I grab a 60" box versus 72".

I'm a new guy so any pricing thoughts appreciated. Dealer says it is the same tractor as an '08. Is that true? Deal seems close to ok but I've got cold feet at the moment. I get the feeling these guys have about 10% more margin to play with but they don't move very fast. The thing has been sitting for 2 years. I would think he'd be more anxious to move it out of his inventory.

Best,

John

 

[Nuru]

They probably are and are just not letting on. Keeping pudhing them and act a little nore disinterested.

 

[RollingsFarms]

I just got a quote on a "new" 2006 with 11 hours (e.g. sitting at the dealer for 2 years) 3520 as follows:

3520 w/ 300CX loader, imatch quick hitch, and a 72" box scraper w/teeth for 23k even. 0% 48 months, nada down if I choose. The tractor has a little oxidation on the paint from sitting in sun for so long, and the dealer will replace the seat from baking as well. Otherwise looks close to new. Using for fire abatement stuff in Socal, removing stumps, etc. on 13 acres. He'll deduct another couple of hundred bucks if I grab a 60" box versus 72".

I'm a new guy so any pricing thoughts appreciated. Dealer says it is the same tractor as an '08. Is that true? Deal seems close to ok but I've got cold feet at the moment. I get the feeling these guys have about 10% more margin to play with but they don't move very fast. The thing has been sitting for 2 years. I would think he'd be more anxious to move it out of his inventory.

Best,

John

i would act like $21,500 was the best I could do, and that's WITH the 72" and not the 60" box blade. you wanted the 72" initially, so don't let someone talk you to getting something you don't want. ofcourse he says he will deduct a couple hundred from the price if you take a 60", after all you will be buying 12" less box blade. two things are at play here...either you are the first to show real interest in this tractor and if you play your cards right, can walk away with an absolute steal! OR several people have been interested in the tractor and the guy just won't come down on the price and therefore it's still sitting on his lot.

 

[Spudland_Dave]

After reading your post over on my other thread I'll put my experiences here...

In March of this year I was qouted 20k for a 3520, 300cx, Skid Steer QA, 60" Foundry Bucket, Larger R4's, and a iMatch Hitch......I priced it out mostly for a baseline as I was shopping for Cabbed machines really...

 

[jbk]

Thanks all. Appreciate your thoughts. I'm going to lay low after hinting where the goal number has to be.

Best,

John

 

[Spudland_Dave]

Thanks all. Appreciate your thoughts. I'm going to lay low after hinting where the goal number has to be.

Best,

John

IMO, dont hint....walk in, say "I'll give you XX dollars for it...think about it, let me know...etc.."
Just to give you an idea...found this one, 1 year newer...doesnt look faded, only 10 more hours..Yes I know its a 3120...BUT, it gives you an idea
Hammond Tractor - John Deere 3120

 

[2YD]

Spudland Dave, that is indeed a great "baseline" quote. I also kinda like your negotiating "theory". For my set-up I have to determine what THAT price is of course. Even if that deal still existed its a substantially better deal assuming a high $1500 shipping to my location. Right now I've been playing the dealers off one another with redacted written offers to see who blinks between them first. Then I'll go for the little extras...like a hoe!

JBK: I have been dealing with who I believe is one of the advertisers on this site and they just took in a '07 3720 that is I think somewhere in the high teens (17-18) which is a much better price compared to the one you're looking at. Even with shipping this out of state place is my #2 bid right now so they are very competitive.

 

[jbk]

2YD that is a remarkable price. I'll do some hunting for that one.

The dealer isn't moving really at all. I've pretty much said "this is what it is going to take to get this done" and basically they've, so far, said they won't do that.

Regardless, more research and / or effort required before I pull the trigger.

 

[yooper68]

jbk - I would suggest looking on TractorHouse.com After looking for about 2 years there and also on John Deere machinefinder, I purchased a 2006 JD 3520 cab w/ 300CX for $21,900 in January this year. It had 240 hours. It cost me 2 days vacation and $300 in gas to go to Iowa to pick it up. From my on-line shopping, it seemed that prices were higher as you go farther west. Good luck with your shopping.

 

[2YD]

Update on my progress of determining what "that" number will be. I went all in for the TLB combo but haven't pulled the trigger yet since I am still trying to get a feel for TLB pricing.

I think I want to basically offer the dealer $29,000 OTD. For those in the know (and without top-secret steals) should I simply be looking for 'that' magical $30k number or are TLB's in this 3x20 series significantly cheaper?
Dealer's at:
3520: $19,390 (same options as first post)
300CX: 3,900
485BH: 7,400
Total: $30,690

Regarding the other items, I've decided that the used market will shave almost two thousand off dealer prices so my focus now is just the TLB.

All the Best

 

[Spudland_Dave]

You dead set on a JD Hoe?
I'm pretty impressed with the Woods BH80-X...I think if I had to buy one tomorrow morning for my 3520 thats what it would be. IMO "Shortline" pricing varies wildly from dealer to dealer...all depends on what they want to push..but pretty sure you could end up with a sweet hoe for a few bucks less then the JD one....

 

[2YD]

Spudland: Not dead set and I did consider the Woods as an option for a future purchase but with the regional 0% financing for 60 months its hard to pass up getting it all right now. I wasn't even going to get a hoe since it is such a big ticket item but the TBN forums certainly show that those with a hoe have not been disappointed and is the one thing many wish they'd of purchased at the onset. I'm sure that Woods 80x is running $6500 out of pocket and cash flow is a consideration in my purchasing decision since I am already way over budget with SWAMBO

FWIW the dealer initially quoted me $7200 for the 375 BH and another dealer said he'd do the same price on the 485 and my preferred dealer said he'd match. So to me I'm already up about $800-$900 on the bigger BH.

That said you think I'm out of mind to spend ~$30k on this deal or is it in the TLB 'ballpark'

All the Best

 

[Spudland_Dave]

I guess it all boils down to what your looking for and how to go about it...there are some people who go tractor shopping with a list a mile long of attachments and when the dealer semi arrives home they are set for life....then you got someone like me who bought "just the tractor" and I'm cruising along looking for deals, installing stuff myself (like the rear SCV)...got my just like new 1 year old Woods BB for 1/2 of what a new one sells for...

I dont think your out of your mind to spend that kind of green...Personally I'm not a dedicated TLB guy..I appreciate the 110 and such, but I'd rather have the creature comforts & trinkets of the xx20 series...Form over Function has its place...but so does the A/C in my "Cadillac Quality" Cab... Resale on a "Tractor" I would think would be better...larger audience of prospective buyers.

To each his own...kinda hard for me to tell you what to do with your money...seriously, I'd steer you towards a cabbed machine (ditch the BH for now to keep SWMBO happy) before the TLB....

 

[Nuru]

jbk - I would suggest looking on TractorHouse.com After looking for about 2 years there and also on John Deere machinefinder, I purchased a 2006 JD 3520 cab w/ 300CX for $21,900 in January this year. It had 240 hours. It cost me 2 days vacation and $300 in gas to go to Iowa to pick it up. From my on-line shopping, it seemed that prices were higher as you go farther west. Good luck with your shopping.

yooper68, BTW, that does seem like a good price.