Finally, I made the deal!!!!!

[stonebase]

Ok guys,

After 5 months of extensive research, countless trips to all the tractor dealers in my area and numerous test rides I finally made my decision. Yesterday I made the deal on a Kubota L3130 HST with 513 FEL, Woods RD7200 rear finish mower, 7 foot Woods rear blade and toothbar. My setup will be delivered in a week or so and I cant wait!!!

I would like to thank everyone at TBN for sharing their experiences and advice in helping me make this choice. Special thanks go out to Cerberus, AndyM, DK35Vince, Henro and Bobincols who helped me a great deal via PM messages (and in person)!!

Attached is a picture of the "new addition" as it sits in the dealers lot!!!

John /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[B7500]

Congrats!!!
Have fun with your new tractor. How long is this week going to be? /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[Henro]

<font color="blue">How long is this week going to be? </font>

If a week is normally a foot long, Stonebase is going to need at least a 25' tape to measure this one I bet!

Congratulations Stonebase! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[DK35vince]

Thats a real fine rig , John.
It makes all the research worth it.
You did real good, I like it !! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[surfran]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I really enjoyed following your endeavor. I'm sure you will have no regrets, especially with the diligent effort you put into the process. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

So what's the first project going to be?

 

[Junkman]

I didn't notice a cup holder for the beer..... is it on the left? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Enjoy the new work horse. I won't call that a toy... I know better /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[JayC]

Congratulations! That's a nice looking machine! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[NIXON]

John , Congratulations ! That week is going to last longer than you can believe !
Junkman .... It's on the left side next to the tool box /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
John

 

[stonebase]

So what's the first project going to be?

Well, we're in the process of building a house so there's alot of dirt to be moved and ground to be leveled!!!! That should keep me busy for awhile!!! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[AndyM]

Hey John,
Congratulations on your purchase. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I'm a little late, but I don't make it over to the Kubota forum very often.

I'm shooting for lunch with everyone in New Castle one Saturday in the future, but I'll give a couple of week's notice so we all can get on the same page... /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Stonebase, Cerberus, DK35Vince, Henro-- keep an eye out for a post in the next couple of weeks...
(wait a minute, I just realized I'm the only one without an orange tractor /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif I'll have to see if I can get PineRidge to tag along /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif)