Buying first tractor, and confused.

[bobmisi]

Whatever you buy is going to be loaded with electronics. Keep it bare bones int that department. Todays tractors have many features we don't want ( or want to pay for ) or need. Look at the Branson 3820i which can be gotton for about $18000. It has all the mechanical features you need, syncho shuttle shift with 3 ranges, 4 wheel drive, traction lock, 540-1000 rpm p.t.o, rear remotes, guick attach bucket, bucket level indicator, and the list goes on, all powered by a Cummins diesel, and made in a factory that is also building John Deeres. The Koreans are coming on strong. Just look ay the Hyundai, Rated best in three market segments this year beating out Toyota, Honda and the Big Three, Whoduv thunk it 10 years ago when they brought that car to America. Again, stay away from the electronics and you'll be way ahead in the long run.

 

[SPYDERLK]

Quote Turbys 1700: All the info here is excellent. With your land situation my must have's would be.

1. 4 WD (actually it's 4 wheel assist)
2. 40 HP
3. Light Weight
4. R1 tires
5. Quick Attach on the front end loader

EXCELLENT. With your situation I think you also should go as large on tire size as the tractor will allow. Use of the Michelin high traction radials would also be a benefit because they have a softer, more compliant footprint.
larry

 

[M31]

Thanks, everyone. Finally found time to visit local dealers. Disappointed with the prices they offered, may be that is common for the first time buyer and first round offer.

Went to JD to see 990, they don't have it. If I really want it, may need wait until AUG 7. With 300 basic loader and they ask for 20500. Then they show me the the one they are in stock. 3320 with Mid PTO, eHydro, R4 tire, dual Mid & Single Rear SCV, standard seat. 2Hr on that. $18130.88 final price(no tax)+300X Loader final 3168.66. So the total 21299.54.

The Massey Ferguson 1540 second. Small family dealer. They have a 1540 with 1525 loader instock with 12X12 gearbox. The said hydro is to funcy to do filed work, that I ageed. But look the price for this 3Hr already demo, they ask for $23000 final. The other 1533 very closed to JD3320 with basic 8x8 gear version, they also ask for 20500 final.

I will go and see Kubota L4400 too, hope they can offer a reasonable price.

Quote Turbys 1700: All the info here is excellent. With your land situation my must have's would be.

1. 4 WD (actually it's 4 wheel assist)
2. 40 HP
3. Light Weight
4. R1 tires
5. Quick Attach on the front end loader

EXCELLENT. With your situation I think you also should go as large on tire size as the tractor will allow. Use of the Michelin high traction radials would also be a benefit because they have a softer, more compliant footprint.
larry

 

[DAP]

I sure did. Well, in retrospect, I tried. I was on the showroom floor for over 40 minutes before anyone even noticed me.

I never went back there. My neighbor at the time bought a 2000 B2910 with loader and paid over 21k for it.

I never went back.

I would seriously consider buying from out of state if you are gonna stay in Orange county. Do some price checking with Stever Carver and compare them to Pine Bush, or Chester Valley (if you feelin green).

Your mouth will drop.

 

[b33b]

Dap and M31. Don't expect the first offer to be the best offer, just as you probably wouldn't offer your highest buying price first. Dealers get lots of tire kickers ready to debate and not ready to buy, just look at the length of time some of the people on TBN (like me) have taken to purchase.

But they don't want to miss a sale either. So narrow your choices to 2-3 and visit each of those dealers, tell them you are trying to decide, and ask what they can do on the price. They have better prices, you just have to work to find them.

Buying is like dating, if the initial experiences aren't very good then a full relationship seldom makes things better. There are dealers who will help you and earn your business, lack of local competition lets some stay in business that shouldn't.

 

[DAP]

Dap and M31. Don't expect the first offer to be the best offer, just as you probably wouldn't offer your highest buying price first. Dealers get lots of tire kickers ready to debate and not ready to buy, just look at the length of time some of the people on TBN (like me) have taken to purchase.

But they don't want to miss a sale either. So narrow your choices to 2-3 and visit each of those dealers, tell them you are trying to decide, and ask what they can do on the price. They have better prices, you just have to work to find them.

Buying is like dating, if the initial experiences aren't very good then a full relationship seldom makes things better. There are dealers who will help you and earn your business, lack of local competition lets some stay in business that shouldn't.

Ummmm ... for the record ... I'm talking about a dealer who would not sell with ANYTHING off of list;

I also took over a year and a half before I purchased with a good deal, not all, but a good deal of that time spent researching ...

Seems to me that you must have SOME interaction with a customer to determine if he/she IS a tire kicker or a contractor with 6 outlet chains.

I'm not sure who solicited your advice, but thanks!

Here's some advice ... price isn't everything.