Another new buyer pre-purchase question

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If LS and TYM are on your list, check out Smiths Enterprise in South Carolina (Salemburg, IIRC). I bought my LS there for significantly less than local dealers, to the point that even adding a trailer to the package and going to get it made it cheaper than getting one locally. They will deliver it, but the benefit of picking it up is that there痴 no sales tax. They list their prices for TYM products on their website and eBay ads, but you have to call for a quote on LS.

 

[Diggin It]

If your reason for seeking an out of state dealer is to avoid sales tax, you should think again.

Florida Dept. of Revenue -


Sales and Use Tax

Also keep in mind that local servicing dealers may not be willing to treat you the same for warranty work as if you had bought from them.

 

[bldoink]

I provide this link to Rural King's RK tractor brand without a recommendation. RK24 is likely the least expensive, new, 2,700 pound to 3,000 pound tractor out there at present. Seven RK stores selling tractors in north Florida.

I'll give them some consideration but they are a good 100 miles away which is a serious detriment.

 

[bldoink]

Most of the tractor models you are considering are less capable than your previous Ford 1710.

Well my 1710 was only 2WD so most of the ones I've been looking at are in the same weight and HP range.

 

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"I can't pay cash"
That is truly unfortunate, as I think the 70 hour Kubota L2501 on CL (Orlando), in Winter Springs, Fl. is really a VERY good deal.

Yeah well my lotto numbers never came in.
One of the proposals I got was for a new L2501HST w LA525 Loader, 5' Box blade and 5" Rotary Mower for a total of $22,326.19. That seems pretty close to the used one and with the financing option. I didn't decide on that one yet so I haven't made a lower offer.

 

[airbiscuit]

Thanks for the responses. More please!

I'm not a total neophyte with tractors. I did have a used Ford 1710 with a loader a few years ago that I pretty much killed when I first build my house.

I'll try to give a brief overview of deals I've found so far. I don't really have a "local" tractor dealer as the closest 2 are about 30 miles away, and one about 37 miles and a couple more just over 40 miles. Three are North and 2 are South. Any others are in the 100+ mile distance. I actually looked at one of those today, the LS. Unfortunately any others that distance are in a different direction. There are a couple of Massey Ferguson dealers inside that range but they either only did construction stuff or didn't have any compact tractors. I would have been interested in looking at the MF. Many of the total prices reflect package discounts.

OK:

Kubota
The first two are between a sub-compact and a compact. 24.8hp but only 77 cu.in.
LX2610SUHD w LA535 Loader($17,550), Land Pride 5' Box Blade and Land Pride 5' Rotary Mower - Total $17,614.09
LX2610HSD w Mid PTO, LA535 Loader ($18,300), Land Pride 5' Box Blade and Land Pride 5' Rotary Mower - Total $18,481.01
Compact
L2501HST w LA525 Loader ($23,100), Land Pride 5' Box Blade and Land Pride 5' Rotary Mower - $22,326.19 Total $22,326

JD
Sub-compact
1025R w 120R Loader ($15,490), Frontier RC2048 Rotary Cutter, Frontier BB2048 SD Box Blade, 54D Mid-Mount Mower, Total $20,270
Compact
3025E w Loader ($17,490) Frontier RC2060 Rotary Mower, Frontier BB2060 Box Blade Total $20,270
3033R w Loader ($26,750) Frontier RC2060 Rotary Mower, Frontier BB2060 Box Blade Total $29,530 This one is actually beyond my budget.

Kioti
Both are Compacts. The salesman didn't print out an item or price breakdown. He was a pretty poor salesman overall.
CK2610HB/HST with loader, Box Blade and Rotary Mower - $23,304
CK3510HB/HST with loader, Box Blade and Rotary Mower - $25,145

New Holland
Only saw one option and it was a sub-compact although it seemed to be a fairly nice one. There were no compacts around. Two dealers in 2 counties and very few machines.
Workmaster 25S (2019 model) w Loader and Back Hoe ($17,000), Box Blade and Rotary mower came to right at $19,000. As much as I liked it and the price, it might be too small for my purposes.

LS
The first is sized between a Sub-Compact and a Compact.
XJ2025HE w loader and backhoe, blade 800, mower 1200. $22,500
Compact
MT225HE w Loader and Backhoe ($26,500). Box blade is $800 and mower is $1500. Total package of $28,800.
MT345 w Loader ($23,500), NO BACKHOE, but add a box blade for 800 and mower for $1500. Total package of $25,800. Non Hydro?

Mahindra Nope
Both compacts, the same model, both with loader, one with a backhoe and one without. Both include Box Blade, Rotary Mower and a Quick Hitch.
1626HST Loader but no Hoe - $22,000
1626HST Loader and Hoe - $26,000

I also looked at (On the computer) to Greene's Tractor in TN. They seem way cheaper on the Kioti than what I was quoted. And also Bruno's in AK. They would probably be the place for a Massy Ferguson but I would like to see one in person.

Anyhow, if anyone took the time to read all of that I would appreciate some opinions. To me, at this point, the Mahindra seems to be the winner although they are one of the dealers about 40 miles away, but I guess once you've gone 30 miles another 10 doesn't make much difference. The dealer said they also provide service at your residence.

OK, folks, opinions please. Remember, my budget is somewhat modest. A new purchase to help make financing easier and I can't pay cash.

I'd buy whichever of the red ones gave me the best zen. I'd skip any of the subcompacts - not enough traction.

 

[bldoink]

Consider renting a Compact Track Loader (Skid Steer on tracks) for a few days and accomplishing your clearing with this rear engine, Loader oriented, powerful, stable machine. Then purchase a 2,000 pound tractor for maintenance.

1) I have doubts that a sub-compact would ever be completely satisfactory. Some would be borderline which is why the thought crosses my mind.
2) I wish I was organized and efficient enough to be able to rent a skid loader for just a few days and get my money's worth out of it, but I'm not. I'm more the work at it a few hours a day type. Lazy, if you like.

 

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If LS and TYM are on your list, check out Smiths Enterprise in South Carolina (Salemburg, IIRC).

I have and still am considering such a purchase. The problem is I don't have any dealer support with either brand for over a 100 miles. I did travel to look at some LS models but the dealer was very unimpressive.

 

[bldoink]

If your reason for seeking an out of state dealer is to avoid sales tax, you should think again.

Well no that's not the reason. I was seeking an out of state dealer for a better deal. However, after talking to the local dealers it seems everyone with 5 acres or more claims the sales tax agricultural exemption. And after reading the law I probably do qualify.

Also keep in mind that local servicing dealers may not be willing to treat you the same for warranty work as if you had bought from them.

Yes that is a consideration. And yes I am willing to pay a bit more to deal locally although for many of the dealers I'd have to deal with "locally" might be a stretch. I'm not willing to pay thousands more to by locally, should that be the case. Plus my bargaining position is strengthened if I know what the true bottom line is.

 

[fried1765]

If your reason for seeking an out of state dealer is to avoid sales tax, you should think again.

Florida Dept. of Revenue -


Sales and Use Tax

Also keep in mind that local servicing dealers may not be willing to treat you the same for warranty work as if you had bought from them.

Isn't Lower Uncton is in a tax free state?