Comparison Bought my first brand new tractor

coldsteelva · Jul 16, 2016

I posted a few weeks back about breaking off one of the pivots on my MT180D; I was able to have a welder put the pieces back together (I'll update that thread shortly), but figured it's only a matter of time before I accidentally find another immovable object and rip it loose again.

I had been looking briefly prior to damaging my tractor, but when I broke it, I began to look in earnest.

Yesterday, I was able to snag a brand-new (just off the boat) Massey Ferguson GC1720 TLB. It comes with the DL95 loader and the CB65 backhoe with 12" 3-tooth bucket. Price was $18,000. I could have paid cash, but I went with the 84 month financing @ 0.99%. That is an absolute bargain. I also took AGCO up on their insurance policy @ just $590 for the life of the loan, they cover all damage and loss not caused by neglect and purposeful acts.

The local dealer will prep and deliver next week. Delivery fee was only $70; totally worth it. Pics to follow.

My plan is to keep using the MT180D for the mower and rear blade as long as it holds up and then I'll be able to keep the backhoe and loader on the GC1720 full-time.

In the next couple of months I'll be getting a rear snow blower to pair with the loader for this winter.

Poopdeck Pappy · Jul 16, 2016

Sounds like a good deal. Congrats! Pics upon delivery, please.

AxleHub · Jul 20, 2016

Nice job. You combined great financing with that excellent insurance program AGCO has and got a good price for purchase besides.

I found with my GC1715 that I'm using my bucket somewhat less than I thought I would . . but quick detaching the bucket and using my fork set much more on the fel arms.

I also liked how you're repurposing your othet unit for tje mowing and rear blade usr. Makes for more convenience and fsst access for both machines. Cheers.
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coldsteelva · Jul 20, 2016

As promised:

The garage is only temporary quarters until I double-check every nut, bolt, grease fitting, hydro line, etc.

Her permanent home will be my old pole barn, at least until winter when she will be used if we have another one of these winters

joeyd · Jul 21, 2016

Nice tractor, I like the color! Do you know what brand snow blower you are going to get?

jack707 · Jul 21, 2016

Nice to have a new tractor.

Omega Woods · Jul 21, 2016

Congrats! Enjoy!

coldsteelva · Jul 25, 2016

joeyd said:
Nice tractor, I like the color! Do you know what brand snow blower you are going to get?

Most likely the NorTrac 60-inch from Northern Tool; assembly is required, but it is $700-$1000 less than comparable models and gets good reviews.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200435196_200435196

joeyd · Jul 25, 2016

It looks a lot like my Meteor snow blower. I have purchased many tools from Northern Tool but nothing for the tractor. Let us know how it does this winter, post in the Snow Removal Forum. Enjoy the new toy, I mean tractor.