THOMAS:
Maryland's sales tax is 5%; however, tax was waived on my purchase, since the tractor is used for a horse farm operation. All I had to do was fill out an agriculture tax exemption form supplied by the dealer (just gotta make sure you're a legitimate farm operation, though). I've had my rig for two weeks now and got to give it a good workout last weekend moving my manure pit around, relocating some rock piles, dragging the riding ring, and pulling multi-flora roses out of my fenceline. I also bought a grader box at auction last weekend and will pick-up a new rear mount fertilizer spinner spreader this weekend. Will get to try the mower in a few more weeks, once the grass (and weeds) start growing. Now that I've spent all my money, I'll have to start using my new toys! The HST is fantastic... I looked real hard at a lot of other tractors (new & used) before I stumbled onto this deal, and I'm glad I didn't rush into anything. I initially wanted to buy an older (and cheaper) tractor, and spent several weeks searching numerous want ads, etc., then I found two almost new tractors at a local dealer (
B7500 GT and
B2400 HSD). I tried out the
B7500 w/ Gear Transmission (at a much better price), but am really glad I went with the larger
B2400 and especially the HST. It's so easy to move around while operating the loader. I also like the live continuous PTO, which allows the mower to keep moving while changing speed or direction. After a few minutes on the
B7500 GT, I didn't like the mower stopping everytime I engaged the clutch, so I highly recommend going hydrostatic. - JACK p.s. This is a GREAT website !!! It really helped me through several agonizing weeks while I went through my bout with "New Tractor Fever." Thanks for all you folks out there... your advice is invaluable.
