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[Pete6114]

Don't do it!

Spend a tiny little bit more money, maybe $1,500, and you can get a X720. It's way more machine than the X540, for almost the same price. One big plus, it is a fuel injected engine, not carb'd like the X540 is.

Why pay $8,500 for an X540 when an X720 is probably $9,500 - $10,000? If you can't afford an X758, and you need to go with a cheaper option, I don't see a reason to step into the X500 series when the X720 will be almost the same price.

Just called to get a price on the 730 (720 not available in canada). About $1800 more then the 540...EFI would be nice, but heck....thats the way it goes throughout the whole lineup. There's always something better if i spend just a little more. Just to much of a price diff. Remember...these are canadian prices. For some reason manufacturers insist, us canadians grab our ankles

I have an x720 and it is a fantasitic machine but so isn't the x540 again depending on you real needs versus wants. Have you considered a very new, used machine? I would guess that a new x730 would be north on $10,000 whereas a used x720 could be had for around $8500 with low hours.

Havent seen anything used that i would consider.

Trying to get a extra set of blades or a maintenance kit for the first oil change thrown into the deal. So far, no luck. Those guys are tight. Wonder how they respond if i walk out the door because of it......We'll see.....Wife hates it when i do that, but i embarrass her on a regular basis anyway.

 

[KennedyDiesel]

The Ultimate series has the $1000 off right now if you can find one left over. I'm sure they are out there. There's also $700 ($500+$200) on the Signature series. I can only assume that these are North America programs and not US only.

The 7 series is well worth the extra $$ in my opinion. The shaft drive decks are just fantastic and the new HC decks are just plain awesome.

 

[Oldoak]

Remember...these are Canadian prices. For some reason manufacturers insist, us Canadians grab our ankles

I guess! Just three weeks ago, I purchased a 2013 x758 (4wd, diesel) with a 54" HC deck, Rear Quick Hitch, Click-N-Go Brackets, and Rear Receiver Hitch Kit for $12,000 even, plus PA sales tax of course.

The dealer even gave me a new mower deck belt because the original got frayed a little when they engaged the mower for the first time. (the belt was threaded under one of the pulleys rather than properly seated in the pulley). I figure I can still run the original belt for quite some time before needing to replace it with the band new belt.

 

[Pete6114]

I guess! Just three weeks ago, I purchased a 2013 x758 (4wd, diesel) with a 54" HC deck, Rear Quick Hitch, Click-N-Go Brackets, and Rear Receiver Hitch Kit for $12,000 even, plus PA sales tax of course.

The dealer even gave me a new mower deck belt because the original got frayed a little when they engaged the mower for the first time. (the belt was threaded under one of the pulleys rather than properly seated in the pulley). I figure I can still run the original belt for quite some time before needing to replace it with the band new belt.

Well......for 12k, i'd buy it in a heartbeat. Wouldn't even have to think about it. Just cut the cheque

 

[arlen4720]

Remember...these are canadian prices. For some reason manufacturers insist, us canadians grab our ankles

The joys of socialism....Don't worry we'll be there soon:drink:

 

[Pete6114]

Yes, i believe you're right on the money. The east is loosening up and the west is tightening down.

 

[JDTank]

Just called to get a price on the 730 (720 not available in canada). About $1800 more then the 540...EFI would be nice, but heck....thats the way it goes throughout the whole lineup. There's always something better if i spend just a little more. Just to much of a price diff. Remember...these are canadian prices. For some reason manufacturers insist, us canadians grab our ankles


Havent seen anything used that i would consider.

Trying to get a extra set of blades or a maintenance kit for the first oil change thrown into the deal. So far, no luck. Those guys are tight. Wonder how they respond if i walk out the door because of it......We'll see.....Wife hates it when i do that, but i embarrass her on a regular basis anyway.

It isn't too much difference, and here is why.

If you spend another $1,800 in the same line-up of machine, no, you don't get much more. in THIS case, spending $1,800 more, gets you into an entirely different category of machine, and your getting twice as much tractor, for only $1,800 more. When $1,800 gets you into the next category with twice the machine, it's a no brainer. If $1,800 only moves you up within the X500 line-up, than no, you aren't gaining a lot.

 

[Pete6114]

Went to a dealer an hour away from us late yesterday because they have a 540 and a sold 7. Drove the 540 around and so did the wife. Looked the 7 over and had the sales guy start it up. Wanted to hear it run, since i haven't heard the small diesel yet. Was surprised at how noisy it was.
Been thinking....the 730, has EFI/HC deck/drive over deck/shaft driven deck and blower/
Calling dealers later this morning for a few more prices.
Thanks kDiesel and JDTank for helping spend more money
I am trying to get this mower purchase right. I want to buy the right machine. They are expensive and i sure don't want to do that again anytime soon.

 

[Pete6114]

Here are the numbers that helped me pick my new mower
X540: 54 Deck/ Blower/chains and weights = 11,820 out the door
X730: 54 Deck/ Blower = 17,204 OTD

$ 5384 difference. I don't want the 730 that bad and ordered the 540. Pics will follow when i have it early next week.

 

[jenkinsph]

Here are the numbers that helped me pick my new mower
X540: 54 Deck/ Blower/chains and weights = 11,820 out the door
X730: 54 Deck/ Blower = 17,204 OTD

$ 5384 difference. I don't want the 730 that bad and ordered the 540. Pics will follow when i have it early next week.

Dang that is a lot of money Canadian or otherwise.