Price Check 4300 Pricing in the NE

npalomba · Jun 14, 2001

Looking for what people have gotten for pricing for a 4300 with the larger loader and industrial tires in the North East. I have seen a big differences in prices from region to region and most dealers here are within $3-500 of each other. But, they are higher than what I have seen posted here.

MJB · Jun 14, 2001

I posted this about 2 months ago but here it is again: JD4300, HST, MFWD, Tall Folding ROPS, Mid PTO, DSCV, 3rd SCV, Telescoping Draft Links, 55 amp alternator, brush guards for hazard lights, auxiliary forward lighting, 430 Loader with 61" HD bucket, 48 Backhoe with 18" bucket, and 60" commercial mid-mount mower fresh from the factory for $27,900 + tax. I live in central New York. Hope this helps.

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john4nh · Jun 14, 2001

They had one out here that was 4x4 had the loader power reverser came with a brush hog- I believe it was jd or modern. anyway nice setup for 18999.00 and that was the price hanging from the steering wheel.. Dont know if that is good or not..

npalomba · Jun 14, 2001

Do you have a break down in prices on this?

MJB · Jun 14, 2001

Unfortunately no./w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif The dealer was reluctant (to say the least) to divulge how much he was trimming off of list price on each item. I compared his prices to a couple other dealers around here and he gave me the best deal, so I jumped on it. When I asked about the cost of the backhoe and 18" bucket if I bought them separately at a later date he gave me a price of $6200. Hope this helps.

Computers don't make mistakes.... What they do, they do on purpose.

npalomba · Jun 14, 2001

The price I got is; $16975 for a 4300 Hydro w/foldable ROPS, DSCV, MFWD, Heater.

JD 430; Loader W/61 HD Bucket. Ballast Boro, Hood Guard Bucket Level Indicator. $3370.

Prices seem high to me.

Wheeldog · Jun 14, 2001

Hi Nick,

Hey you're right here in NW Connecticut like me - we're practically neighbors/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif.

When I was tractor shopping I was initially disappointed because the price quotes I got were higher than those I saw here and on the CTB. Once I got over it, I decided not to worry about the price fixi. . . . uh, I mean the differences from region to region, and just made sure I found a dealer I liked and trusted. Not sure where you've been, but one of the JD dealers I went to was in CT and their prices were even higher than normal (that was on a 4100). They made up for it by being condescending and not very knowledgeable.

Have you checked these sources on the web:

http://www.jdlawns.com/4300.htm

http://www.4turf.com/homepage.htm

They may give you a 'ballpark' idea.

Good luck. By all accounts the 4300 is a terrific machine.

- Rob

npalomba · Jun 18, 2001

Just to let you all know, I got quotes from 5 local dealers including the dealer that I liked the best and the closet to my house (only 5 miles away).

They were the highest priced dealer but after some talking today they are going to sharpen their pencil... He agreed and I am awaiting to hear back from them.

I am thinking that we are close to a deal here so, I'll let you know.

glennmac · Jun 26, 2001

Nick,

We live in the same area. Which dealer did you end up with and why? I'm having these heretical thoughts, which I will hide and lie about to the Kubota forums, of trading my 2910 for a 4300.

npalomba · Jun 26, 2001

I purchased it from the dealership in Unionville. Closest, nicesest to deal with, the owner came out to chat with me to discuss anything I wanted.

Price wasn't the lowest but the come and pickup and deliver for all service during warentee. They are moving into a larger site also and they could get inventory (attachments) quickly.

GrantMO · Jun 26, 2001

Glen,

Any reason you'd like to share why you would trade? I'm trying to gauge what would work for me in the B2910, L3010, JD4300 area.

glennmac · Jun 26, 2001

Well, Grant, its mainly fantasy at the moment, but the thoughts are primarily motivated by my frustration at my backhoe choices on the 2910. I cant use a subframe model because they interfere with my belly mower. I dont like the 3ph model because they are so difficult to take on and off. (I already take my FEL and belly mower off and on every week. I dont like the idea of an even bigger chore to get the hoe on and off.) That's what's been motivating many of my recent posts on hoes and more perfect tractors.

It seems that the JD hoe is much easier to take on and off. It also seems that the JD FEL is somewhat easier.

I like the 2910 a lot, but I could use a slightly bigger tractor for my brushcutting and dirt engaging work. So that brings up the issue of 3010/3420 vs. 4300/4400. The hoe (and FEL) attachment issue drives me toward JD. Then I notice that the JD FEL and hoe both have significantly higher lifting power than the Kubotas. More hydraulic pump pressure. The JD also seems roomier and more comfortable.

Admittedly, I have not yet driven a JD 4000 or manipulated the attachments or timed an actual backhoe attachment. I plan to next week.

Again, mainly fantasy for me, which I probably cant afford anyway. In your situation, I think you have to decide on the tractor size first. The 2910 is noticeably smaller and lighter than the 3010/4300, and if you want that size I dont really think the JD offerings (4100 and 790) are competitive.

Wheeldog · Jun 27, 2001

Glenmac,

Have you ever tried out a rear-mounted finish mower? It seems like switching from a mid-mount to the rear-mount would allow you to get the subframe model hoe, and also be a little easier overall if you have a need to pull the mower off very often. I even leave my mower on as ballast when using my FEL as long as I'm not working in really tight quarters.

If you ever want to check out a rear-mounted mower (on a B2410) you are welcome to come to my place and demo it. I am pretty happy with the Woods unit.

Most importantly though, I need to do my best to keep you from going over to the <font color=green>green side</font color=green>/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif.

Rob

glennmac · Jun 27, 2001

Rob,

Yes, I have thought about the possibility of a 3ph mower. It would allow me to use a subframe hoe. Woodbury Tractor even has a nice used 72" used Woods rear mower. But I'm not sure I would like finish mowing around all my trees and bushes with it. That was the reason I originally chose belly over rear. Plus, it seems that I would then be sacrificing my most frequent job, finish mowing, on the altar of occasional backhoe use.

The JD hoe seems much easier to attach/detach than either the 3ph or the Woods frame mount hoes, plus it allows you to keep the belly mower on the tractor and even use it when the hoe is attached--as it has been explained here, at least.

Problems, problems. Decisions, decisions. That's also what drives my interest in the Power-Trac design.

crowlej · Jul 5, 2001

I am about to become a 4300 owner... after much research I have decided on the JD. The 4300 with 430 FEL w/73" bucket, 47 Backhoe w/13" bucket, 4wd, Turf tires, Hydro trans, tall rops, Mid PTO, Dual SCV, rockshaft w/telescoping links, and Power Beyond $25,800 + tax. Dealer KC Canary Fultonville, NY... Best Salesperson I have run into of all Mark Bruckner... very helpful... very patient... I'm a buyer!

glennmac · Jul 6, 2001

crowlej, you're buying a very nice tractor. Why did you decide on the 73" bucket rather than the 61"?

crowlej · Jul 9, 2001

Actually the dealer suggested it... according to him the FEL has the power to use the add'l size and it's real handy with snow removal.

dsulli · Aug 2, 2001

I'm not sure if I'm too late to help, but I purchased a JD4300 HST 4WD with: folding ROPS, Industrial Tires (loaded), 430 loader (with large bucket), 48 backhoe with 18" bucket for $25,000 . If I didn't choose the backhoe, he would have sold it to me for $5,700 less. It was from a dealer in Nothern PA.