First Tractor Purchase - What do you think of the Kubota MX5100 HST?

[TNCitySlicker]

As airbiscuit indicates the TLB alone is $44K and you are getting another 9-10K of implements for $1K vs new. Here is another example of the MX5400 with a trailer, box blade, and brush hog, w/o the BH and Forks for $48K 22 Kubota MX54 HSTCab Trailer Package TP19 | Scholten's Equipment

Thanks for that link. Great to get a comparison. My guess is to buy all of the components list new would easily be 55 to 60K including tax. Sound about right?

 

[Carl_NH]

Yes - at least 55-58K, plus as someone earlier pointed out, sales tax on $50K is a big number - it varies by county I think in TN but 5-8% is $3-4 in addition unless you have a proof of exemption - such as a registered farming enterprise, or business tax exempt status.

It wont last long IMO as its a good value at that price.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

Jeepers... I haven't kept up with MX values. I have a 2012 MX 5100 gear drive / shuttle with only 165 hours on it. QA fel and I think I only paid about 25k new. The backhoes are at least 10K I believe. You are at the top for price, but also getting a lot of tractor. Do yourself a favor and buy wheel weights, they will really help on the hills. The MX's are light in the butt...

 

[kthompson]

If you approached the seller in decent attitude it should not offend them if you made a lower offer. I have some equipment for sale myself and have had a few lower offers which I felt were decent and willing to talk further and others I was offended by their attitude mostly and felt no desire to sell to them for less than full asking price. If you ask if you buy the full package is there any price discount offered. Even if package that way. Not many full package buyers out there. I currently own four tractors, three Kubotas and one JD. Bought two of the Kubota's new and have had more issues with them than the Kubota and JD I bought not only used but never heard them run before delivered to me. Was buying from reputable dealerships in each case.

One advantage not mentioned about buying used, most likely already have at least a small scratch on it so you can begin using it with less worry.

 

[TNCitySlicker]

Jeepers... I haven't kept up with MX values. I have a 2012 MX 5100 gear drive / shuttle with only 165 hours on it. QA fel and I think I only paid about 25k new. The backhoes are at least 10K I believe. You are at the top for price, but also getting a lot of tractor. Do yourself a favor and buy wheel weights, they will really help on the hills. The MX's are light in the butt...

Thanks for the idea on the wheel weights! Do you load your tires and use wheel weights? Or just use the wheel weights?

 

[TNCitySlicker]

If you approached the seller in decent attitude it should not offend them if you made a lower offer. I have some equipment for sale myself and have had a few lower offers which I felt were decent and willing to talk further and others I was offended by their attitude mostly and felt no desire to sell to them for less than full asking price. If you ask if you buy the full package is there any price discount offered. Even if package that way. Not many full package buyers out there. I currently own four tractors, three Kubotas and one JD. Bought two of the Kubota's new and have had more issues with them than the Kubota and JD I bought not only used but never heard them run before delivered to me. Was buying from reputable dealerships in each case.

One advantage not mentioned about buying used, most likely already have at least a small scratch on it so you can begin using it with less worry.

Yeah, I try to approach sellers respectably. It also depends on circumstance. If I perceive the item is a great deal I don't hesitate to give asking price and won't bother offering less. When an item is priced high I try to nicely offer a lower price and walk away if they don't negotiate at all.

Yeah, that first scratch is always the hardest. LOL. The older I get the less I worry about scratches.

 

[TNCitySlicker]

Would $40K be a low offer or good starting point?

 

[airbiscuit]

When I am negotiating with someone who has an item priced fairly:

I say the price you're asking is fair, but a bit more than I am able to spend. i can give you $xxx (cash, certified check, etc), and you will be done with this. No more tire kickers, scammers, phone calls, , etc. - you are done with the hassle. That has worked for me.

 

[TNCitySlicker]

When I am negotiating with someone who has an item priced fairly:

I say the price you're asking is fair, but a bit more than I am able to spend. i can give you $xxx (cash, certified check, etc), and you will be done with this. No more tire kickers, scammers, phone calls, , etc. - you are done with the hassle. That has worked for me.

Thanks, that's a good strategy.

 

[airbiscuit]

Ya, that way you don't put the on the defensive. You are acknowledging that their price is in the ballpark. On they other hand, they want to sell. You are saying "I am the real deal" I have cash in hand, and this can all be over.