Slowpoke Slim
Elite Member
- Joined
- Jan 6, 2017
- Messages
- 3,751
- Location
- Bismarck, ND
- Tractor
- Husqvarna YTH24V48 riding mower, Branson 3725CH
When I was tractor shopping, I was very surprised on just how much on the "big color" tractor was optional for more money.To be fair, not many options on the TYM. Most stuff you want is standard. Maybe a 3rd function and extra remotes (I think the 474 has only one set standard).
I mean first of all, it was $20K more money up front. Then, Every. Single. Thing. had to be added for more money. I was only looking at cabbed tractors. "Big color" wanted more money for A/C in that cab, a radio, side mirrors, work lights front and rear (each was separate), (I forgot front and rear wipers AND washers were separate too), cruise control, and I think even the diff lock (can't remember for certain, it's been almost 7 years now). All that had to be added separate. Now it was $25K more.
All those things, plus 2 rear remotes, came STANDARD on my Branson.
Hey "Big Color" Tractor Inc.,
If you're going to charge $20K more for a comparable tractor, maybe you should start "throwing in" most of those things that just about everyone is going to want anyway?
Might help you keep more of your "market share" from slipping through your greedy fingers.