Dave,
Thats where I live! We should try to compare notes pretty soon. Im just on the verge of making a purchase. It might benefit us both.
I looked briefly at Kubota and decided I really didnt like them.
I began looking at the Deere X series and 2210 and decided they wouldnt to the job....no backhoe. I did look at a 2210 at Rosencrantz but it was already sold, in the shop being fitted out. The dealer mentioned he cant keep them in stock. After some effort on my part (the dealer was completely unhelpful) I decide the 4115 was the best candidate and I had a look and test drive. After all is said and done the Deere is far more expensive item for item than the NH. Unless the Deere dealer makes a significant correction in his quote then Deere is out of the running. BTW this was the dealership in E Kingston.
I called MB but they didnt have any NH machine on the lot for me to look at. To date Ive not bothered to make the trip to Tilton.
If you stop by Chappell's Brentwood the salesman is Ted Higley. He seemed to know the NH pretty well. Sadly none of the small chassis class tractors had loaders or hoes on them. He had one 18 and one 24 on the lot. Most of his stock is mid and large chassis.
I didnt think the small chassis class machines were rated for the 7308 loader.
Ive been to TT and theres little on the lot exc for REALLY big construction and logging machines. Theyre almost right across the road from Merriam-Graves welding supply. I cruised the lot w/ my little sone before I was in the maket for a tractor. I was at the MG to pick up a welder and my son wanted to see the machines.
Id rather buy locally too. I could easily go elsewhere. Iits in my interest to support them if possible. My hope is that Chappell will take a long term view of it and not try to make the whole wad up front. Ive done business w/ them in the past and view them favorably. OTOH I want value for the money Im spending.
Yes, I like the NH too...and agree its the best bang for the $$$. I really liked the 24D.
Nope, as I said before Im just almost there as far as a purchase. Implements will be: snowblower, loader, hoe and finish mower. I planned to rent/borrow anything else Id need.
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