4320 Cab

[Rockgod]

Hello everyone. Been reading this forum for a while now and just wanna say that I've learned alot from you, so thank you!

I've been looking at the 4320 w/cab and have determined that I want one bad. I know that sounds like something my kid would say but I can't help it.

Right now I'm looking at trading in my 4105. Bought new from the same dealer in July 2009, I paid $21,000 w/fel and R4's. He agreed to give me $17,640.00... At the same time the 4320 w/cab, 400x and R4's he's right at $36,239.00 that is $4708 (Deere web site) of msrp. On a seperate issue I'm getting wacked $1035.00 in freight and roll off fees. Am I crazy to accept this offer? Does this seem like a fair deal to everyone? Please chime in, I'd really like everyone's opinion.

I'm so mad at myself for not getting the cab in the first place. This looks like it's gonna be a real expensive lesson.

 

[om21braz]

In simple terms, it appears your tractor (4105) will take an approx. 25% hit in order to purchase a new 4320 cab model for approx. 10% discount (not adding 1035.00 freight, etc.). Not a great deal, but I'd venture to say average as many people have mentioned trading in tractors from 1-5 years (maybe more) old and getting basically what they paid for it against the MSRP price of a new one. Remember that the tractor they traded in was bought at a discounted price - not MSRP. Good Luck with your wheeling/dealing!

 

[JDGreenGrass]

I just did some quick math and yup, it looks that is going smart a bit. Kinda like getting a little gasoline into a paper cut.

But hey, it's only money and if you come out of it with THE big one....Celebrate.!!:thumbsup:

 

[KB9UDE]

I have had numerous compacts over the years and finally broke down and traded my last 4120 for a 4720 CAB. It really cost but the cab is SOOOO worth it!!

 

[jgrreed]

Don't forget there is a new 4000 series coming out, so you may want a new series, or wait for the 'blowout' (a relative term when speaking about JD) prices.

I'd sit on my hands for a few months.....as painful as it may be.....

-J.

 

[jenkinsph]

Hello everyone. Been reading this forum for a while now and just wanna say that I've learned alot from you, so thank you!

I've been looking at the 4320 w/cab and have determined that I want one bad. I know that sounds like something my kid would say but I can't help it.

I'm so mad at myself for not getting the cab in the first place. This looks like it's gonna be a real expensive lesson.

Don't make the second mistake either, go for a 4520 or 4720 while you are at it. You do get a good boost in performance with these machines.

 

[jgrreed]

A common sentiment is that the jump from 4520 to 4720 isn't worth the extra cash, but 41/43 to 45 is worth it.

-Jer.

 

[Rockgod]

Don't make the second mistake either, go for a 4520 or 4720 while you are at it. You do get a good boost in performance with these machines.

The only cabed tractor on their lot is a 4520, no loader. He told me "for an exra $2500" it could be mine. To me that seemed high but I don't know. I did take it for a test drive though.

The thing is for my uses, 75% brush hogging (10-20 acres) and 25% loader work the 4520 would be overkill. Heck the 4320 is overkill. I'm being forced by JD to go larger. The 4105 already does everything, except keeping bugs from carring me off

Would anyone take that deal I mentioned earlier? At least help me justify it :laughing:

 

[Rockgod]

A common sentiment is that the jump from 4520 to 4720 isn't worth the extra cash, but 41/43 to 45 is worth it.

-Jer.

What kind of "extra cash" should I be looking at? Like I mentioned in my previous post, it would take another $2500 to get me there

 

[jenkinsph]

I would pay 2500 extra for the 4520 over a 4320, I wouldn't try to convince myself that the 4320 had plenty of power. You have enough mowing to be able to discern the difference between the two tractors.

As for the cost of the upgrade in general it seems a little expensive but reaffirms my position to buy larger to start with, cheaper in the long run. Hope you can work something out with your dealer that works for you, I would be pushing for the 4520 he has in stock.

I would hope some of the new tractor buyers will read this thread to understand why some of us promote buying the larger and better equipped tractors the first time.

 

[RollingsFarms]

i could be wrong, but upgrading to the 4520 seems like a better deal. here's why, he has it on his lot already and you won't have to pay any shipping fees that you're going to have to pay on the 4320. another thing to keep in mind is the a/c on these cab tractors does take some hp to run so a little bigger is never a bad thing in most cases.

 

[jgrreed]

What kind of "extra cash" should I be looking at? Like I mentioned in my previous post, it would take another $2500 to get me there

The Cab 4520 must be used if it's only 2500$ more, yes/no?? If it's new TAKE IT!!! H*ll, if it's gently used TAKE IT!!! Is it e-Hydro??

US MSRP, all with e-Hydro (apples to apples), no loader:

4120 - 26449
4320 - 28699
4520 - 30699
4520 - 32629

Couldn't agree more about buying a bit bigger than you think you need. That's part of my personality, but I feel 1000x worse standing in the middle of the field with my pants down because I'm underpowered than I do spending an extra couple G's in the first place.

I run a 4720 (not by choice, I bought used, and that's what was available), so I can't comment on the 45/43 being underpowered. I know Darin Divinia went with the 45 as he felt the power gains were not worth the price.

-Jer.

 

[Rockgod]

I would pay 2500 extra for the 4520 over a 4320, I wouldn't try to convince myself that the 4320 had plenty of power. You have enough mowing to be able to discern the difference between the two tractors.

As for the cost of the upgrade in general it seems a little expensive but reaffirms my position to buy larger to start with, cheaper in the long run. Hope you can work something out with your dealer that works for you, I would be pushing for the 4520 he has in stock.

I think your point requires a conversation with my dealer.

 

[Rockgod]

another thing to keep in mind is the a/c on these cab tractors does take some hp to run so a little bigger is never a bad thing in most cases.

I never thought about the ac robbing hp. :ashamed:

 

[vsumoski]

The thing is for my uses, 75% brush hogging (10-20 acres)... :

In the 4000 series, only the 4520 and 4720 can be had with E-pto. If you're going to keep this one a lot longer you will probably make up the selling price difference -- in fuel cost savings -- eventually.
Soooo if the 'on the lot' tractor has the E-pto option installed, I would buy it instead.

Vince

 

[Glen Watkins]

4320 has more than enough power. You run out of traction before you run out of power, with the AC on!

 

[Uncle Wayne]

If it's still available, the 0% financing might help soften the blow and allow you to get the larger tractor while you're trading up anyway.

I have an open model 4320 and man oh man, a cab would be so nice. Next time I'll go for the cab.

 

[jenkinsph]

4320 has more than enough power. You run out of traction before you run out of power, with the AC on!

Depends on what you are doing and at what ground speed you are trying to maintain. This is more noticeable when using larger implements which both tractors will pull, the 4520 and 4720 can maintain a higher groundspeed. This is especially true when running larger pto implements such as tillers and mowers with wider widths.

 

[jenkinsph]

If it's still available, the 0% financing might help soften the blow and allow you to get the larger tractor while you're trading up anyway.

I have an open model 4320 and man oh man, a cab would be so nice. Next time I'll go for the cab.

IIRC, some of us supported the cab upgrade when you were looking to buy the 4320. I used to think the cab was too fancy and unnecessary but wouldn't give it a second thought when buying a pickup. I think it is more about perceptions and mind sets than anything else. I am very satisfied with cabs now after having them.