I agree. I'm not going to give my money to incompetent people. If you try to tell me that you've never walked out on a deal because of someone's unwillingness to bargain, be friendly or actually do some work for the sale, you are lying. I've walked out on better deals because a guy keeps breaking his word, acting like an idiot or some other stupid thing that makes me question if I'll ever see my product. If all we did was look for the best price and not question morals of people, all these people with craigslist accounts would be millionaires selling their same product over and over again for 1/100th of the actual value. Dealers are VERY important - and so is their integrity. Find a good dealer that will be nice to work with when something goes wrong. You have to go to he DEALER to to get parts, even if they aren't going to repair it. Also for warrantee work I sure as heck wouldn't want a bunch of bafoons working on my tractor and possibly just making it worse. Do yourself a favor and find a good dealer. Buy from who is giving you a fair price and willing to back you up.
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I agree. I'm not going to give my money to incompetent people. If you try to tell me that you've never walked out on a deal because of someone's unwillingness to bargain, be friendly or actually do some work for the sale, you are lying. I've walked out on better deals because a guy keeps breaking his word, acting like an idiot or some other stupid thing that makes me question if I'll ever see my product. If all we did was look for the best price and not question morals of people, all these people with craigslist accounts would be millionaires selling their same product over and over again for 1/100th of the actual value. Dealers are VERY important - and so is their integrity. Find a good dealer that will be nice to work with when something goes wrong. You have to go to he DEALER to to get parts, even if they aren't going to repair it. Also for warrantee work I sure as heck wouldn't want a bunch of bafoons working on my tractor and possibly just making it worse. Do yourself a favor and find a good dealer. Buy from who is giving you a fair price and willing to back you up.
DAY
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If you are looking for a toy, then anyone can sell you one!
Does the dealer also sell snowmobiles, jet skis, ATVs? And clothing for each?
Or is half the "show room" filled with tractor parts in bins, and is the part department three times that size? Is the service department working on "real" tractors? Is the "outback" filled with used machinery- not just tractors, but discs, posthole augers, and manure spreaders?
Will they talk to you like a neighbor, not a customer?
Does the dealer also sell snowmobiles, jet skis, ATVs? And clothing for each?
Or is half the "show room" filled with tractor parts in bins, and is the part department three times that size? Is the service department working on "real" tractors? Is the "outback" filled with used machinery- not just tractors, but discs, posthole augers, and manure spreaders?
Will they talk to you like a neighbor, not a customer?
bsinhc50
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If I were you, I'd check out the Yanmar SC2400 and compare it to the tractors you've listed above and the ones that have been suggested on here by others. For the size of the property you have, the SC2400 would be a perfect fit. I know, because I owned one until last week. I bought it in 2009 and it proved to be a good machine, overall, but being we have 50 acres it was just a bit too small for everything I needed it to do so last week I traded it in on a Yanmar EX3200. As for the SC2400 it was set up with a FEL, 60in mmm, grille guard, and loaded tires and all that cost me $13000. Even though I had a few minor issues with it, it was one heck of a good machine and everything was taken care of by the dealer so I never paid a cent for anything. Seeing you are in New York, look up Emerich Sales and Service and give Kevin a call. He sells both Kubotas and Yanmars and I'm sure he'd help you find the right tractor that suits you. I didn't buy from him but do know he has posted a lot of good info on both this site and tos to help everyone with their decisions. Good Luck in your decision....Bill
carhartt56
Bronze Member
I bet he is really confused now , but it all has to be thought about so he can find the right fit for him .
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bsinhc50
Member
No doubt he is confused, but he came to the right site that has the people and information which will help him sort out which tractor to buy while getting the most out of the money he's about to spend.
Tractordawg
Bronze Member
I am a fan of Kubota. One reason is they manufacture their own tractor. JD is made by Yanmar and I think Massey is an Iseki. I have seen these relationships break down with other types of equipment and then parts can be hard to find.
Something to consider.
Something to consider.
JD uses Yanmar engines in some of their smaller tractors - but everything else is designed and built by DEERE. The only JD tractors left that are 100% made by Yanmar is the 2x20's, 3005 and 4005. To say they won't have parts is also very misleading. Companies have outsourced tractors for years without any problems. You don't think Kubota outsources some of their engineering, designing and even production you are crazy. Their product may be different than in any other tractor, but it's not 100% built in house. If it was they would cost more than a Rolls Royce.
I really don't think anyone should be too concerned about who is making their tractor, but what the quality of the tractor is as well.
