another new L3130...

[boze_man]

well i finally did it, and i want to thank all who helped. what a great website and great people.

tractor was delivered on 29 oct. to date i have put about 8 hrs on it... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

L3130 HST 4WD w/ filled R4s, folding ROPS, block heater, and rear work light
LA 723 FEL quick attach w/ USED M1037 72" bucket (from L48) w/bolt on cutting edge and bucket hook
Woods HBL 84-2 7' HD rear blade
Woods GB72 6' box scraper
USED Woods XT160 5' brush cutter, maybe used a dozen times, almost new
Woods tooth bar (on order)
couple quarts of hydro fluid and engine oil
5 gallons of diesel and fuel can

$23,000 (i felt dealer was a little on the high side, even for this region)

some reasons i chose kubota over the others:

1-kubota dealer gave me no-nonsense pricing from the start on specific items, even though he was on the high side, other dealers gave me a 'ballpark' price on non-specific items, kinda a 'bait and switch' tactic

2-kubota dealer moves a lot of new and used inventory (more than the rest), and focuses on CUTs, also his lot was well organized

3-kubota dealer has been around for long time and i received good feedback from some local kubota owners. regarding the others, there has been some 'talk' that the new JD dealer wont make it, (they r new to tractors and bought dealership to try to re-establish name). CASE is mainly selling ag tractors, not as much focus on smaller cuts. NH pricing was higher and they only wanted to sell you what they thought you needed, felt more like a car dealership.

4-kubota felt and looked like a 'real' tractor, more mechanical etc

5-and the most important reason....the first tractor i can remember was my g-pa's <font color="orange"> ORANGE </font> allis chalmers.... /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

thanks again for all the help
bill

 

[SkyPup]

That's great, but you'll need more than an L-3130 to level those hills in the background!!! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[hillslider]

Hey...congrats on the new tractor. I also have the L3130HST and have loved it.

Boy those are some hills in the background......how big is the ant that made them?? /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[rcspott]

Bill

Congratulations, if you want to drive our Kubotas down to Main Street and have a celebration drink at the Rocking R count me in...

rich

 

[Theowegian]

Hi Boze man.

Congrads on the new L3130. I own one just like it. Im sure you'll love it.

I like that picture too. Its my new screensaver....it sorta looks like my own tractor "on vacation" in montana!
dwight

 

[Luremaker]

That's great! I have had my L3130 for three weeks now and have already put 25 hours on her and there have only been a few dry days since it was delivered. Been moving a lot of heavy compacted rocky top soil and lots of rocks. You are going to love that loader. Steve

 

[txdon]

Looking good!
When you need to touch-up on the paint just remember that the Ace Hardware's "Allis Chalmers Orange" in the spray can is an exact match. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[JimMorrissey]

Boze,

A fine machine indeed.....An even finer view! What a great picture. That's just a gorgeous piece of property.

 

[RFischer]

Congratulations on your purchase. You're going to really enjoy. What a magnificient background view. Almost takes my breath away. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[JayC]

That's a fine looking machine! That is also one magnificent view you have! Just stunning! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[SkyPup]

That beautiful scene of your new L-3130 should be in Kubota's tractor literature!

 

[rmath]

Been trying to get my wife to go to Montana....your picture is going to REALLY help my case. You have a great tractor and wonderful place to use it!!!

 

[SeanInMN]

Awesome looking tractor (of course) and awesome looking scenery. That just has to be one of those "it don't get no better than this" moments, standing out on your property, gazing upon the tractor and the scenery.

Are you going to name it? Or is it just my wife and I that name all of our vehicles?

 

[sherpa]

Are there roads on those mountains? That looks like a great place to ride dual sport motorcycles.
Sherpa

 

[boze_man]

thanks everyone for the replies, sorry to not post back sooner, but i have been busy putting over 20hrs on already. yeehaw...

 

[rcspott]

Since you were all so impressed with Bill's picture of his tractor and the mountains behind them, I thought I would give you one more shot of Bill's mountains. His first pic is looking to the east (slightly north also). This second pic is looking in the same direction just about 3 miles further back. enjoy

rich