Price Check 5055E price check

[wbuoni]

Was quoted $26,900 for a JD 5055E w/FEL. Thoughts on price?

Also have a question on the John Deers quick attach. Wondering what people's experiences are with 3rd party attachments. Is it worth $300 to get Skid Steer instead or do most vendors support both set ups?

Thanks in advance for feedback.

 

[dntfxr]

I'm tagging along for this. 5055e is on my short list too.

 

[Westendorf-RR]

I'd certainly get a quick-attach of some type, you'll like it and it will increase resale value and project versatility down the road. Skid steer style is ok, especially if you are planning on sharing attachments with your skid-loader. If this is not the intention, it's better to find a loader quick-attach with an automatic latch that reduces the trips off the tractor when swapping attachments. Also look for a v-shape or self-aligning connection, instead of a flat (skidsteer) style to maintain a tighter connection over a longer period of time with less wear. Did you price the tractor without a loader? As an aftermarket manufacturer of loaders, I know we offer same performance, lift, height and power, with more user-friendly features like quick-attach as standard components... most of the time for less money.

 

[RollingsFarms]

Was quoted $26,900 for a JD 5055E w/FEL. Thoughts on price?

Also have a question on the John Deers quick attach. Wondering what people's experiences are with 3rd party attachments. Is it worth $300 to get Skid Steer instead or do most vendors support both set ups?

Thanks in advance for feedback.

i paid 19,500 for a 5203 MFWD back in '08. a FEL for it would have run me about 5,000 more. i would say your price is in the ball park, perhaps a few hundred high...but i don't know how much prices have gone up since i bought mine in '08. your tractor and mine are the same hp though.

 

[wbuoni]

i paid 19,500 for a 5203 MFWD back in '08. a FEL for it would have run me about 5,000 more. i would say your price is in the ball park, perhaps a few hundred high...but i don't know how much prices have gone up since i bought mine in '08. your tractor and mine are the same hp though.

From calling around seems to be a decent deal. Have another call into a dealer. Based on reputation hoping to beat the price. We'll see.

 

[wbuoni]

I'm tagging along for this. 5055e is on my short list too.

I've noticed from other threads we're looking at similar machines. I'd be interested in knowing where you land.

Thanks

 

[dntfxr]

I'm leaning 5000e Deere. But I've got alot going on right now getting our house sold so it may be a bit before I decide.

 

[wbuoni]

I decided on the 5055e. Picking it up this weekend.

 

[JDGreenGrass]

I decided on the 5055e. Picking it up this weekend.

There you go...Enjoy the new rig.:thumbsup:

 

[Khiggins]

I have about 30 acres with about 12 that are fairly flat and need to be bush hogged every few weeks and the rest is slightly rolling woods, I am looking for a tractor to do the hogging and clearing more land and moving debris, like old fallen trees and such. I like the 5055 but others suggest the 4005? Any suggestions? This will be my first tractor thanks!