FINAL ANALYSIS OF JD 110TLB -BUY IT OR SKIP IT?

moser29thmp · Nov 25, 2005

After taking several weeks of reading the JD 110 TLB threads I can't tell if you the owners recommend it or are saying it has too many issues stay away from it....please advise? Also I can't find any prices of what one should cost in 2005. I am looking at buying a fully loaded one with all additional hydros, 4N1 bucket, QD hoe kit, Laurin cab, 3point hitch with top and tilt, drawbar, and all armour (skid plates) available, AM/FM/CD/Weatherband radio.....etc. I am being quoted a $50,000.00 price tag and they want 10% down, 8% interest, and JD will only finance it for 72 months and warranty work does not cover pick up and delivery for warranty issues...

Kubota on the other hand is $36,900.00 for a fully loaded L39 all extra hydros, standard HD bucket with tooth bar, QD loader and hoe kit, filled tires (if I want) but no cab. They are 4.9% interest, now money down, up to 84 months financing.

I don't mind paying for quality, and I really am not brand loyal to either one but I am sure willing to be if the reasons and the TLB justifies the support. The price difference I could deal with if the machine is that much better but paying that much more in financing, rates, and money down is insulting and you guys seem to have many issues with the 110 tranmissions, skid plates or lack thereof, and "loose play" in the backhoe and no metal bushings in the front end loader for wear issues. Someone please advise. If the answer is to long pm me with a number I'll pay for the call.
Brian

BloomingtonMike · Nov 26, 2005

This is definately one of those rentable items. I have a 110 and L39 both rentable close by and I live in small town Bloomington USA (100K people is small?). Anyway both should be rentable - maybe even from the selling dealers. Do that and then decide. Those are both awesome looking machines and I all I have done is sit on them at night at the dealership - too crazy for me.

The one thing I talked to the Kubota dealer about was how reasonable the L39 was priced comparitively. He said it is a 110 killer move by Kubota. In fact wasn't the L39 first to market?

Anyway they both look like they could do some serious work. Definately on my "after I win the lottery" wish list. Maybe I should take my own advice abd rent one and play with it for awhile - Sure looks like fun.

MessickFarmEqu · Nov 26, 2005

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The one thing I talked to the Kubota dealer about was how reasonable the L39 was priced comparitively. He said it is a 110 killer move by Kubota. In fact wasn't the L39 first to market?

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The L48 was the first to the market, its about 10-15% larger than the 110 but is priced about the same. The size was a problem when bidding on state contracts so the L39 was aimed squarly to takes sales from the 110. It sounds to me like you have done your homework pretty throughly. What you are looking for should be a great rig.

joes_427_vette · Nov 27, 2005

When I looked at them 2 years ago ( I think they were new on the market ) the retail was $37000. This was a regular set up, no cab or options I was aware of. Very nice machine but I went with a new holland and a bradco hoe. The retail was way to high for private work on my property. You have to admit it is built like an industrial version.

Dutch445 · Nov 28, 2005

Brian,
I think you need to get in the seat and compare the machines, to see what is right for you. That 110 TLB is
an awesome digger, very powerful, and you are right, more
money than the 'bota. You are looking to spec it out very high, with most available options, which is great, but again makes it pricey.
That cab is nice, but there are also some soft sided versions if the $$$ is too much. (Simms cab makes one)
I have not seem many issues with the unit, but maybe some
owners here can give their opinion.
Good Luck!
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tractordk · Dec 1, 2005

That seems like a very good price. I have been looking at the almost identical setup from JD. I also looked at the Kubota but decided after a home demo of both that I liked the feel of the JD better for both Backhoe and Loader work.

I have received the following pricing:
43,202 for the 110 with heavy alternator, 4 in 1, 7 funtion BH and quick connect

1471 for the thumb

1286 for top and tilt

53 for coolant heater

560 for TLB Skid Plate

225 for Draw Bar

9705 for Cab EX Model Delux with no ac and no steel roof

895 for pallet forks

2772 for woods 720 with chains

have a bunch of other things on the quote. All told it was over 80,000. Your pricing seems far lower.

Ben

MessickFarmEqu · Dec 1, 2005

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have a bunch of other things on the quote. All told it was over 80,000. Your pricing seems far lower.

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You can buy a full sized TLB for that kinda money. Infact I think a NH LB75 is a fair amount less even with all the options your looking for.

mike69440 · Dec 4, 2005

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have a bunch of other things on the quote. All told it was over 80,000. Your pricing seems far lower.

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You can buy a full sized TLB for that kinda money. Infact I think a NH LB75 is a fair amount less even with all the options your looking for. )

That's Krrazy pricing! Tell them to keep their 110 if they are that fond of it. Your not the goverment!

The 110 is more machine that the L39, I believe Kubota is fibbing on the specs, especially the loader curl force, but again you can buy a real commericial unit for that money.

MessickFarmEqu · Dec 5, 2005

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The 110 is more machine that the L39, I believe Kubota is fibbing on the specs, especially the loader curl force, but again you can buy a real commericial unit for that money. )

Kubota does not "fib" on their specs. If they where dumb enough to do that they would face a lawsuit within days. There are pro's & con's to both tractors - but as is shown here more often than not there is a fair price difference thats often the deciding factor.

SkyPup · Dec 5, 2005

I shopped for a JD 110 TLB and almost even got a JD 310TLB, the Kubota L39 was a better deal in my mind, about 40% cheaper for the same rig. Now that I have my L39 all set up, it is a dream.

If you do get a JD110TLB, BE SURE to get the skidplate, the hydraulics and electronics are super exposed on the undercarriage, another good reason I paid for the L39. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif