I did it - x749

[sparrowhawk]

After lurking on here for over a month reading all of your great feedback on different tractors and configurations, I just went today and picked out my new JD x749. I have an LX 277 so this is one heck of an upgrade for me. ended up getting 54" snowblower, 62" deck, 3pt hitch (for some light implements that will work in the tighter spots that the field tractor wouldn't touch), frontier Box blade, frontier landscaping rake, and thatcherator. I was surprised to hear that it will be here in less than 2 weeks! At the rate winter is going, I might still get a chance to use the snowblower here in ME. I'll get some photos of the new machine when it arrives!

Thanks for all of your help.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Wow, you bought the whole kit and caboodle. Waiting for pic's. Hope you don't get too anxious for the next 2 weeks. I hate to wait once I've made up my mind....

 

[bigbull338]

congrats on your new tractor.

 

[sparrowhawk]

Wow, you bought the whole kit and caboodle. Waiting for pic's. Hope you don't get too anxious for the next 2 weeks. I hate to wait once I've made up my mind....

Yes I did 4 wheel steer in this size is a wonderful thing. And yes all, I know I could have gotten a 2xxx for cheaper but no need. This tractor is for the 300 feet around my buildings, I am getting something bigger for the rest. I was bummed that the customer loyalty credit doesn't apply to the 5k series however, but by the sounds of it, dealers have more wiggle room on those anyway. I'm looking for either a 5083 ltd or maybe an M later in the year.

Now I can't wait!!! The dealer even threw in a new Stihl weed/brush trimmer and a 55cc Stihl chainsaw. Made my day and will definitely return!

 

[TripleR]

Congratulations, that is a really nice machine.

 

[Markcuda]

Congrats.
You know, we will need pictures of this set up

 

[sparrowhawk]

As soon as it shows up, I'll have pictures up. I'll also take some good shots of the yard transformation I'm going to be using it for. Until then, I'll be out in the Tucker grooming yet another trail.

 

[Don87]

Whoa..........wait a minute.

Your signature line says it arrives at YOUR house on MY birthday.

Congrats on the new machine.

 

[jenkinsph]

As soon as it shows up, I'll have pictures up. I'll also take some good shots of the yard transformation I'm going to be using it for. Until then, I'll be out in the Tucker grooming yet another trail.

Congratulations on your new mower, I hope you like yours as much as I like mine.:thumbsup:

Did you get the 540 rear pto?

 

[sparrowhawk]

I did get the 540 PTO. Forgot to list that. Figured while I may not use it right off, it would be good to have for resale/in case i ever decided to get a tiller. it wasn't that much when compared to the total purchase.