Bought a 5425 With Cab

[sixdogs]

OR you can download them HERE

Lots of info here. Good advice and I use this site all the time.

 

[tjkadar]

You're gonna love your new tractor. I've had my 5425 for about six months and she has been a great tractor!

 

[AKfish]

Yes, folks--I can bite the bullet.

I shopped and fretted, compared and contrasted, whined and cajoled but finally got 'er done.

So, I got the 5425 MFWD with Cab, 12/12 Pwr rev, dual rears valves and triple mid with joystick--and just about every available option from the "instructor seat" aux lighting, rear wipers, MP3 stereo, heck, I even got the flashing beacon light on top. My son was with me and loved it, so what the heck.

And two free hats!

Got all this for a price that was fair--great deal on the tractor and loader. Most implements were very good deals--he made a few bucks on the tiller, I'll admit, but they have to make some money too.

Bottom line is I got more for less $ and feel great about the deal.

Silk Hope Soldier.

OK... I've gotta ask...! For those inquiring minds -- that want to know -- and might be considering the bigger pond waters of Ag tractors.. what kind of a deal did you get?

And maybe the rest of us --- REALLY wouldn't want to "tread those Ag pond waters"!

Thanks.

AKfish

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Well you just jumped on in the deep end of the pool didn't you!!!

Enjoy, be careful, take your time getting familiar with it.

 

[Silk Hope Soldier]

OK... I've gotta ask...! For those inquiring minds -- that want to know -- and might be considering the bigger pond waters of Ag tractors.. what kind of a deal did you get?

And maybe the rest of us --- REALLY wouldn't want to "tread those Ag pond waters"!

Thanks.

AKfish

AKfish / all:

Firstly, thanks again to all that helped with their advice!

I picked up the 5425 with Cab and FEL for about 46,000. This included a lot of extras as this was a tractor they had on the lot. They had a 2006 5425 with FEL sans a few items with 400 hours for 48,000.

In any case, the tractor was a good deal, however the fellow did nail me on a few of the implements (box blade at 5% below list) but it was a relatively low ticket item in the mix; with everything, including instructor seat, ash tray--(yes that's an extra!) and MP3 radio, add'l lights, even the flashing beacon light-- the whole shebang ran $59,000.00 USD.

The HD bucket, 709 rotary cutter, box blade and PHD have to be ordered and they anticipate delivery in about three weeks--so about a month before they deliver it. The one item that is not immediately available is the Flail Mower. 60 days out they tell me.

Question: Does the JD Flail style mower really cut that much better than the JD grooming mower?

I'd really like to have a nice "lawn" in front of the house and plan to keep the pasture mowed clean and perhaps at 3" - 4". So then again, which is going to be the better cut? I understand that the Flail can leave scallop marks--true?

What say you all?

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

For a cutter, I'd spend my money on a 10 or 12 foot brush cutter with a hinge in the center so it conforms to your terrain.

 

[two_bit_score]

Thanks for updating us on this. I'm sure ou will enjoy your purchase. Post some pics when you get time.

 

[greggh]

Congrats on your purchase. Like others have said, post pictures when you accept delivery... We love pictures.

 

[rocket1831]

BIGGER IS BETTER You will thank yourself later.

 

[Slippy]

That great! I have been looking for a cab tractor in this size and I don't think you can go wrong. Just curious, what came in second place? Ready for some pictures.
Nice! Enjoy.