How do the different manufacturers stack up?
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JerryG
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Vince,
I want to see where the numbers are posted also. I am just want to see them, no real reason except like you said, they keep saying that they are there but no one tells where.
I want to see where the numbers are posted also. I am just want to see them, no real reason except like you said, they keep saying that they are there but no one tells where.
Yardster
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( </font><font color="blueclass=small">( Bottom line is this: Try out all the tractors in the range you are looking for (30 HP I think you said) and pick the one you like the best - hopefully that also translates to the best dealership.)</font>
Trouble is, this is backwards advice.... /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Find a dealer you can get along with as it will ultimately be like a marriage of sorts. <font color="green"> Just about any machine will not be a loser with a good dealer!!!</font>
Seems like everyone worries more about sheet metal color than what actually matters in the background...dealer support, parts, service, etc. )</font>
I don't think that is accurate in all situations - most situations actually. Most dealers that are horrible don't stay in business long. Let's say dealer A is selling John Deere and dealer B is selling Kubota. You absolutely love the Kubota - it fits you needs and budget perfectly but the dealer is only average. The John Deere tractor turns out to be ok, not really what you are looking for and you feel like you are settling by purchasing this tractor. What do you do? Well, I guess that's a matter of opinion. You can take the Kubota and head home completely happy with your purchase or you can buy the John Deere and go home kind of happy but knowing that when the tractor has issues it will probably be easier on you. Hmmm. Any brand tractor these days is pretty good. Unless the dealer is a total dub, totally unfriendly and can't tell an R1 from a an R4 I would go with the tractor I liked the the best. It's like going to a restaraunt to order a steak and ending up with a hot dog instead - sure, it fills your belly but is it what you really wanted?
Trouble is, this is backwards advice.... /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Find a dealer you can get along with as it will ultimately be like a marriage of sorts. <font color="green"> Just about any machine will not be a loser with a good dealer!!!</font>
Seems like everyone worries more about sheet metal color than what actually matters in the background...dealer support, parts, service, etc. )</font>
I don't think that is accurate in all situations - most situations actually. Most dealers that are horrible don't stay in business long. Let's say dealer A is selling John Deere and dealer B is selling Kubota. You absolutely love the Kubota - it fits you needs and budget perfectly but the dealer is only average. The John Deere tractor turns out to be ok, not really what you are looking for and you feel like you are settling by purchasing this tractor. What do you do? Well, I guess that's a matter of opinion. You can take the Kubota and head home completely happy with your purchase or you can buy the John Deere and go home kind of happy but knowing that when the tractor has issues it will probably be easier on you. Hmmm. Any brand tractor these days is pretty good. Unless the dealer is a total dub, totally unfriendly and can't tell an R1 from a an R4 I would go with the tractor I liked the the best. It's like going to a restaraunt to order a steak and ending up with a hot dog instead - sure, it fills your belly but is it what you really wanted?
Spiffy
Veteran Member
Neat analogy! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
I think, much of it comes down to how dependant you intend to be upon the dealer support.
i.e. I do much of my own mechanical work; if I can get parts [and often even if not], I can get a machine running. But, for me to recommend that route to most people buying their first tractor would be bad advice. And even at that a good dealer relationship is very nice for any future dealings.
Irronically, the hot dog or the steak may be completely different tractor brands to each person, but following your analogy:
If you know you'll always grill your own steak to perfection, buy the steak regardless of dealer competance. But if you're a bit uncomfortable with the grill, don't trust the steak dealer, and the hotdog dealer happens to really know how to cook hotdogs.....you'll be much happier with that hogdog always done to perfection than the burnt steak....and he may even give you a good deal when it's time to upgrade to polish sausage! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I think, much of it comes down to how dependant you intend to be upon the dealer support.
i.e. I do much of my own mechanical work; if I can get parts [and often even if not], I can get a machine running. But, for me to recommend that route to most people buying their first tractor would be bad advice. And even at that a good dealer relationship is very nice for any future dealings.
Irronically, the hot dog or the steak may be completely different tractor brands to each person, but following your analogy:
If you know you'll always grill your own steak to perfection, buy the steak regardless of dealer competance. But if you're a bit uncomfortable with the grill, don't trust the steak dealer, and the hotdog dealer happens to really know how to cook hotdogs.....you'll be much happier with that hogdog always done to perfection than the burnt steak....and he may even give you a good deal when it's time to upgrade to polish sausage! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Yardster
Member
LOL!!
I think I'll go grill some steak now...all this food talk has gotten me hungry.
I think I'll go grill some steak now...all this food talk has gotten me hungry.
