Cab tractor cost

[Jay4200]

I've decided that I really want (talking to wife mode: NEED) a cab tractor, but don't know what/where to look.

I think the B3000HST is the only 'B' model with a factory qab. That tractor w/ cab and with TLB options books at ~38k (per website). I'm assuming I can get an OTD price somewhere near 85% of book. Does that sound reasonable?

I think that a large 'B' is big enough, but I'm not sure. I'm accustomed to a 40+HP machine, but the only horsepower-intensive tasks I do regularly is running a snowblower - HST should compensate for lack of power, I think, on those 'heavy' days.

I currently have an open-cab L4200GST TLB - I'd really like another similar sized machine, but I think anything bigger than the B3000 would quickly become cost-prohibitive. Or would it? Any insight on options, models, or avenues?

I still can't figure out which models are cab-able.

thanks - JayC

 

[nybirdman]

I think you have to go to the Grand L's for a factory cab;other than the B3000
Price a L3540/L3940 with cab.the back -hoe is the expensive part .

 

[DutchHenryBrown]

Which ever one you get you'll wonder why you waited so long.....CABS are GREAT. After 2 open seat models I finally got into a CAB and it is NICE. You might have a problem getting the wife out of it if she once gets inside and out of the weather......Heaven! I know its only a tractor. :thumbsup:

 

[Martian]

I think the toughest thing to do is to decrease in power. I have a 85 HP JD 5410 that I use on the farm and got a 30HP 3120 a couple years ago because I got a another place up north about two hours away so I "needed" another tractor. Yes the 3120 is a good tractor but the difference between them is night and day. Things that the 3120 struggles with is done easily with the 5410.

Not only are you decreasing size and power, but you'll also not be getting as nice of a cab because your getting a smaller cab. IMO, I'd go with a comparable Grand L even though the increased cost. Go compare though, if you don't need that much tractor anymore it could very well be a cost saver.

 

[grsthegreat]

When i was looking at the Kubotas i looked at both models, and the Grand L was by far the better unit of the 2, especially if your adding the weight of the cab and the backhoe. Personally i dont like the cabed units with a backhoe due to having to hop out of the seat and climb into the tractor to move along the trench line. But ive gotten so spoiled using mini excavators and commercial TLB units like the Cat 426 that im too lazy to hop between seats.

 

[TripleR]

Nothing against the B3000, but my preference is the Grand L or equivalent in John Deere, Kioti, Massey etc.

 

[Jay4200]

Nothing against the B3000, but my preference is the Grand L or equivalent in John Deere, Kioti, Massey etc.

What is the difference in cost? I would think I can get into a B3000HST cab (w/o backhoe) for somewhere in the 26k range. I'd absolutely prefer a Grand L, but last time I looked at pricing for them, I almost passed out.

I would also consider a Kioti/Bobcat, but can't find any comparative pricing info on them. I don't like Massey tractors (for no particular reason), and assume that JD are too expensive.

I had an epiphany - I'm guessing I can get somewhere around $12.5k in trade for my L4200 TLB. Considering I'd be spending more than half of that for a backhoe, keeping the L4200 (and I am emotionally attached) would only cost me $5-6k. So, I'd still have a backhoe (and a way better and bigger one) and the L4200 would essentially cost me only that $5-6k. Boy, is that a bargain or what? Either way, I'm out of budget.

JayC

 

[Martian]

In your shoes, I'd get the b3000 cab with the snow blower fel and all the goodies you require and keep the 4200. Remember though, if you only get the b3000 then you will have to get whatever 3 pt attachments again because your current will be much too large and that will be a hefty expense itself.

 

[milesaweigh]

I just went down that road this past spring. Ended up going from a B7800 to GL3540 HSTCC. I considered a B3000 cab but went larger, oddly, due to value. The 3540 was less than $4000 more but is way more than $4000 more tractor.

 

[TractorTidy]

Look into a Kioti DK35 or DK40. Very competively priced for the most part agaist Kubota and more tractor in most cases and standard features that are options on Kub.. Also, Kioti has one of the nicest cabs.