Don't dealers need to sell in order to stay in business?

[mahlers]

Those are nice tractors - and I've also looked at the Kubota L48. But you're right, I do want something with a little more power. And, I'm partial to NH. My current TN70S with a subframe Bradco 611 is pretty close to the perfect rig, and I really like it. There are some disadvantages, though - I'd REALLY like the ability to swivel around on my seat to get to the backhoe. Having to climb out of the cab to hop onto the backhoe seat isn't the end of the world, but it is a little bit of a pain especially when I'm deep in the mud and/or water. If they'd make something along the lines of a B95 where the backhoe would detach for 3-PT implements, I'd probably jump on it.

 

[shvl73]

Recently in shopping for a tractor I must have called 20 plus dealers all over the country

they could have called back and said "What can I do to earn your business" , if just one salesperson used those words I would have purchased at full retail.

To me, these two statements seem to be contradictory.
The first seems to imply, "give me the lowest possible price. Don't worry about service after the sale, you'll be too far away. I'll seek local help with any issues, should they arise."
The second appears to be "Price is not the focus here. Attention to customer needs, is what I'm after"