ChristheQuaker
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I know the 300X/CX loaders are more stylish with the curved lines, but what are the functional and price differences. Also, is the "300" named 300CX or 300X?
Differences between 430, 300X? and 300CX? loaders?
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rockyridgefarm
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In a nutshell:
The 300 is for the 90 series.
The 300x is about comparable to the 430, at about the price of the 420.
The 300cx is a significant improvement over the 430.
In addition to the obvious, they also add rifle barrel grease fittings, for significantly easier maintainance, and improvements in quick tach offerings, including a skid steer adapter, for what that is worth...
In a nutshell:
The 300 is for the 90 series.
The 300x is about comparable to the 430, at about the price of the 420.
The 300cx is a significant improvement over the 430.
In addition to the obvious, they also add rifle barrel grease fittings, for significantly easier maintainance, and improvements in quick tach offerings, including a skid steer adapter, for what that is worth...
glagen
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Mike,
Why do you suppose JD would come out with a 300x to replace the 430 at a price equal to the 420? Normally JD comes out with replacement models that cost more, not less. Are the power specs 300X less than the 430, i.e. now equal to the 420. What am I missing here?
Steve Z
Why do you suppose JD would come out with a 300x to replace the 430 at a price equal to the 420? Normally JD comes out with replacement models that cost more, not less. Are the power specs 300X less than the 430, i.e. now equal to the 420. What am I missing here?
Steve Z
rockyridgefarm
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Prices are usually set at a point that the manufacturer feels the product will sell well, and hopefully be profitable. They don't use a formula. like, Cost+17.3%, or whatever. If Deere felt like they needed a competive boost, they can sell at less $$ than NH and Kub, with even better specs. (theoreticly, I am not suggesting that that is the case, here...)
Deere can also have changed there yardstick, changing how they establish these numbers. They have seemed to be very conservative in the past, and probably still have plenty of wiggle room...
Often times, a product has fantastic markup, since the higher price gives a perception of a better value.
I haven't checked, but I am pretty sure the 300 series is all the same frame, just different brackets and cylinders. That would be a real cost savings for Deere. It would really be cool if the dealer can order a base version and equip it to whatever version the customer wants...
Deere can also have changed there yardstick, changing how they establish these numbers. They have seemed to be very conservative in the past, and probably still have plenty of wiggle room...
Often times, a product has fantastic markup, since the higher price gives a perception of a better value.
I haven't checked, but I am pretty sure the 300 series is all the same frame, just different brackets and cylinders. That would be a real cost savings for Deere. It would really be cool if the dealer can order a base version and equip it to whatever version the customer wants...
