Buying a 2018 L3301 DT Package deal

[Manshoon]

So, I tried the first time with a Branson and struck out big time with a HST 2800 4x4 Package that had major HST issues that took a little over 7 months to fix. No love from the selling dealership, not that I was expecting any, but none just the same.

So for the second time in my life I am going out and buying another package deal, but this time I am going Kubota Orange. The deal I made was for as L3301 DT with a SSQA bucket, Land Pride 60" Back Blade, LP 60" field Mower, a front remote for a grapple hook up, sitting on a 20' dual axle trailer with brakes on 1 axle for 24500.

I am going the 0% route with the Kubota Insurance. I am going to check into the insurance though, as they don't seem to cover allot. I am pretty stoked to go pick it up whenever I get the call that it's ready to go. I would like to know that I am getting the best deal I could be anywhere else. Opinions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[majorwager]

I am a little confused, the field mower has a quick attach ? As for package deals, I never had the occasion to purchase one, but by design, they are assembled to simplify the purchasing process, consolidate implements, and most of all, be competitively priced. Do you need a trailer? Sorry, not familiar w/ smaller Kubotas, it does have a front driving axle? Tires loaded? Grill Guard?

You might ask the dealer how many of these packages he has sold? Give you an idea of popularity? I did purchase the Kubota ins w/ my tractor, never used it so no experience w/ coverage, do they insure the trailer as well? The towing vehicle usually insures, by default, the trailer as well. Maybe they provide comprehensive for the trailer (fire and theft, vandalism)

 

[Manshoon]

Good points, yes I better make sure we are on the same page with the 4x4 option, grill guard ect. As for the Quick change bucket or as I hear the standard is SSQA, it will have that, also the remote for a front grapple implement. Trailer is a must for me as I am traveling to pick it up and like a way to get it into a dealership in case of breakdown ect.. I am under the impression and I will verify with a phone call tomorrow that the trailer is made by City trailers. Comes with the Bulldog hitch ect with brakes on only 1 axle, but that isn't a problem for me to add another provided the Hub assembly is user friendly.

 

[Omega Woods]

I am going the 0% route with the Kubota Insurance. I am going to check into the insurance though, as they don't seem to cover allot.

Could you explain this? In my understanding KTAC coveres just about everything shy of a nuclear alien invastion zombie apocalypse

 

[oosik]

Omega Woods - that's the extent of the coverage I had with KTAC. Just about everything except zombie apocalypse.

 

[Tractorable]

A lot of those package deals put together the cheapest equipment to make it seem like you’re getting a lot for a little.

 

[Jstpssng]

I was looking at the same machine last fall until I realized the night before I was going to buy that the DT doesn't have a live PTO; which is almost a necessity with the rotary mower as well as a tiller and a few other PTO driven implements. To get that you either need to go into a 3901, or an HST. I ended up with a slightly used 2015 3301HST, but wish that I had sprung for a new 3901 DT instead.

 

[ericm979]

One way to deal with the non-live PTO would be to add a one way clutch adaptor:
SpeeCo Over-Running Clutch Adapter, Male Spline 1-3/8 in. x 6 at Tractor Supply Co.

Unless you're going to be hauling the tractor to work sites the trailer's not going to get used often. Especially if you do your own routine maintenance (it's pretty simple, tractors are less complex than modern trucks). My last tractor never went to the dealer and the current one hasn't yet either. It'd be cheaper to rent a trailer when you need it.

 

[varmint]

My thoughts mirror ericm's... most often, a dealer will deliver a new tractor as part of the deal, and it is fairly likely you will not need to take that tractor anywhere other than your own property. Service and maintenance is best done by you, both for cost and for care reasons, and in owning three Kubotas, all bought used, none has ever needed to go anywhere beyond my simple shop. Of course, you may want a trailer for other reasons...

 

[Tompet]

I was looking at the same machine last fall until I realized the night before I was going to buy that the DT doesn't have a live PTO; which is almost a necessity with the rotary mower as well as a tiller and a few other PTO driven implements. To get that you either need to go into a 3901, or an HST. I ended up with a slightly used 2015 3301HST, but wish that I had sprung for a new 3901 DT instead.

Good call...agree on that point. Ask seller if you need over running clutch to operate rotary mower with DT on that model and see what he says.