Price Check Finding a starting point on price??

MossRoad · Nov 24, 2003

One of the reasons I liked Power Trac was that they published their prices on their web site. No wheeling, no dealing... here's the price and that's what everybody get it for. That's one nice thing about factory direct.

When I was looking for tractors, I made up a list of all the tasks that I need to do today and all the tasks I will need to do in the future. This list helped me narrow down what size tractors I needed. I could then start getting an idea of what the cost of a new tractor in the size range I was looking at would be. If I could not afford a new one in this price range, I knew I would have to go used to still get the size machine that I needed. Once I had the price range in mind, I was able to start seeing which unit gave me the most bang for the buck and suited my needs/expectations best. For me, the Power Trac PT425 fit the bill. It might not be for others, but it was as close to fitting most of my needs as I could come at the most reasonable price. Again, this applies to me. Your research will vary. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

fwc · Nov 24, 2003

Art,
I have only looked at a few pages on that link, Most of the ones I looked at had list prices and some mentioned what the gov. markup would have been. I don't think any individual could expect to buy with that kind of purchasing power, but ya never know, at the end of the year when sales are very slow before the new models hit, someone might get lucky...
I am still shopping - maybe I'll wait until the house gets built so I won't have to deal with trailering...

Later,
fwc/Floyd

frank_f15 · Nov 24, 2003

1st of all u must know what size tractor u want, what options u want and then just go visit the dealers of ALL name brands, u will soon get a general idea of what it will cost.

NIXON · Nov 24, 2003

Ledbuhr1, A belated welcome to the site !!!!!
There have been a lot of questions by You .. Asked and answered . Now I have a few .
What size property will you use your machine on ?
What will you be using it for (attachments )
What type of land ? hilly, flat ,swamp ? \
Do You have a make in mind ?
What are Your expectations as to price ??
BTW if you could fill out your profile , it might help in getting more specific answers to your questions . John

ledebuhr1 · Nov 24, 2003

Im thinking about a Kubota L3430HST Cab with A723 used primarly for snowplowing and small landscaping work.

Im thinking about $24-26k. I want this to be a delux tractor because it will out last me, and be the only one I buy

NIXON · Nov 24, 2003

Great Choice ! In my dreams I have a Cab tractor !! But, , then I come down to earth ,and realize I'm lucky to have a tractor at all :0
John

txdon · Nov 24, 2003

Ledebuhr1, I see your still agonizing in that indecisive, what’s the best value for my needs stage of tractor shopping. It is here where you can jump from brand to band and model to model to find that perfect tractor. However, there is no perfect tractor, only the tractor that best fit your needs now and as far as you can envision into the future. I can see by your post you are getting closer to making the important decision so now is the time for the hands-on part of your tractor investigation. My dealer stated a few facts I thought were interesting: #1. The average buyer will come to the dealership 5 times before he buys. #2. No one has ever complained that he has bought too big of a tractor (not even the guy that bought a 5030 for 2 ((two)) acres). I went to at least 8 dealerships numerous times sometimes to talk sometimes to demo. The one thing you cannot learn over the internet is how the tractor feels. So, If you haven’t already, get out of the house and demo those tractors - that’s the fun part. This is a lot more laid back than car buying and you can never ask too many questions. Just by daily reading TBN you have pick up a wealth of tractor knowledge.
Have Fun, TxDon /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

jinman · Nov 25, 2003

Since you have a tractor in mind, I'd suggest making a list of all the options you want and take it with you to the dealer to get a detailed item-by-item quote. Once you have the quote, go down to the Kubota (or whatever) Buying/Pricing forum and list all the options and their prices. You'll probably get more good advice and comparison prices than you'd expect. Then, you take all that advice and go to the dealer you want and make him a counter-offer. I went into my dealer with a price in mind and he beat my low-end price by $100. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif You also might be surprised.

28RedHorses · Nov 29, 2003

I agree with the advise list above.

Also I would use the other dealer's pricing to your advantage. If you get lower pricing from another dealer tell your local dealer that competitor's price. Ask them if they will match or beat the price that you have. All they can say is no. It does not even have to be the same brand of tractor as long as you compare apples to apples. The dealers (good ones) are just as anxious to sell you a tractor as you are to buy one.

Also (I suspect) that selling a tractor is a kin to selling cars (no slam intended). There are hidden incentives for the dealer that you don't see so don't be shy about asking for more off the price. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

But I think the most important issue is educate yourself about the products with brocures, research, and asking questions on forums like this.

Good luck, strike your best deal, and happy tractoring! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

28Red