Carver's won't sell BX22's to anyone just yet. I tried for a quote and was told to 'wait a while' until they are field tested. So I ordered one locally @ $ 16,500.00 including a 60" MMM. That was Byrd's Tractor in Manassas, VA.
I think all you folks that state you are buying BX22 for $16500 with the 60" MMM are eather blowing smoke or getting one good deal. The Kubota 60"MMM runs around $1,800 alone. That means you are getting into the BX22 w/hoe & bucket for mid 14k's.. I doubt it very much!!!!!! Then again you might be getting some gray market MMM thrown in for free.
When I bought my BX2200 last month I ask my dealer what the 22 was going for and he told me 16,500. I did not get the 60"mmm with my tractor but have a quote from the dealer for 1200. Nails Power Equipment is a dealer is in mid Illinois.
Call Jeremy Wilson at Byrd Tractor in Manassas, VA (703-361-2135) and tell him Duane Collie sent you. My BX22 will be here next week and will come with a 60" MMM and bolt-on toothbar (usually $ 300) for the FEL for a total price of
$ 16,500 (plus my local sales tax), delivered to my house. No bull. They're good people there. I've never bought from them in the past or have any special connections, so I would imagine you can get the same deal.
I have talked to 2 dealers about bx22s. One had $16,995 on the unit, I presume since they had just came out and they were gonna stick it to the poor schmuck that bought it.
The other told me that didnt have one yet, but their intended selling price was gonna be between $14,500 and $15,000. Couldnt give me a firm price as they were waiting to see an actual invoice (or so they said). So $14,500 and $1700 for the mover is $16,200 (maybe has high as $16,700)
I believe alot of dealers are doing the same as the first dealer that actually had a unit. They are GOUGING their customers.
Doubt it all you want while I use my BX22 which cost me $16,500. I told my dealer I could get it for that price at Byrd in Manassas and he said he could do it for the same. Dinwiddie Tractor in Dinwiddie, VA. Call them up and then post with your apology Oh yeah that includes the BX22 tractor, FEL, 10" BH, and 60" MMM. The only thing extra is the 4.5% sales tax in VA.
My BX22 with FEL, 12"BH, and 54"MMM cost me $17K delivered. Which, based on what some are saying, is on the high side. Then again, I'm also hearing that the BX22 is a very hot product and much in demand. Seems the normal laws of supply and demand have to rule - I really don't see any incentive for the dealers to negotiate. Then again I'm a tractor newbe, and maybe some of you regular customers get a more friendly discount from your neighborhood dealer.