Buying Advice Is it worth it!??

[Don87]

Hi all,

I have yet to "pull the trigger" on my new tractor yet. Sadly, this weekends shopping agenda has been ruined by my wife having the flu. If the wife feels better tomorrow, we will go walk around the tractor dealership's lot.

As for getting a used SCUT. The wife and I both agree that there is no beating the 0% financing. Please keep in mind that we both bought new car/trucks in 2003 and they are both payed off and have 250K miles between the two. So we are partial to knowing the things we own from craddle to grave.

Right now I am leaning toward a new BX2360 with a 48" MMM. I am guessing the wife will make the decision on wether or not we get the FEL or SnowBlower. I am sure that I would be happy with both!

I have to admit that since I joined this sight just a few weeks ago I have read an insane amount implements and after all that reading I now look at my back yard in a different light.

As for those pesky leaves I am leaning toward a tow behind Cyclone Rake. I am thinking this is a better option than the grass catcher. According to the local Kubota Dealer the Kubota Grass Catcher vaccum is so powerful that it doesnt give the mower any time to chop of the leaves. The Cyclone Rake appears to mulch leaves like something fiece and it colapses into something small.

Right now I thinking I am just going to destroy my small shed and build a much larger shed (12x20') that supports my needs. On Tuesday I am calling the local building inspector to find out if 2x8 framed floor resting on dek-blocks would support the weight of a 1500lb SCUT or if I need to venture towards a cement foundation.

~Kevin

It's more than just 0% financing..............
I was looking early in the year, and I was finding used machines, 10 years old selling for 1,500 less than a new one.
I didn't want to spend this much, but the alternatives weren't working
Just a suggestion...........take the wife with you when you shop............try them all. Will make life much easier if the wife is comfotable with the tractor

EDIT: For almost 20 years I've said I was getting a Kubota............Look at me now LOL.

 

[Mahindra One]

I agree with Sarg. I waited way too many years to buy a new tractor. Incidentally I waited way too many years to buy my place in the Hill Country as well. Enjoy.

 

[doall]

Man you need to get the loader. I don't know much about dealing with snow, but I know what all I can do with my loader. I would not buy another tractor without a loader.

 

[TripleR]

Man you need to get the loader. I don't know much about dealing with snow, but I know what all I can do with my loader. I would not buy another tractor without a loader.

Agree completely, no way-no how and we already have four tractors with them.

 

[kday64]

Yesterday was very succesfull. The wife and I went to the local Kubota dealership and I showed her the tractors I was interested in. Her first words were "Kevin, they are huge." I laughed a bit then showed her the size difference between Craftsman Professional and the BX2360.

The BX2360 is 18" longer and 3-4" wider than the Craftsman Professional, she went and looked at with her friend. It is also several hundred pounds heavier!

When I asked her if she would like to take one for a test drive she said "no". I think she was afraid that she would start to giggle and laugh and that she would embarras herself some how...

But after we talked for a little while about the differences between the 1860 and 2360 she said "Okay you should get the bigger one, if that is the one you want." I was stunned!!! So happY!!!

Right after winning a small victory I stopped the sales office and picked up a copy of the financing paperwork and told Bill that I will email him the application and we will work out the final details over the phone then "I will pull the trigger." After grabbing the paper work the wife and I walked around the yard and I showed her the back blade and the various implements that can fit on a Cat I with a reat PTO. She was pleased

The final thing my wife had to say on the topic was "why dont you get the rear snowblower and the FEL. It would make good sense."

I love my wife!

~Kevin

 

[TripleR]

Sounds like you had a really good day. Now is the time to get your attachments and get a package deal.

 

[Don87]

Congrats.

 

[radioman]

looks like you are able to win her over. now as for your shed, instead of destroying it to go bigger- put it on craigslist and let them go and pick it up and take home for extra change. :thumbsup:

 

[Soundguy]

good job!

 

[CHDinCT]

That wouldn't be Bill from Kahn Tractor would it? Was just up there before Thanksgiving looking at a BX25. Lately I've been thinking about a backhoe and looking at adding the Woods BH6000 or trading for a BX25, but the trade up penalty is looking too severe. Anyway, looks like you have a winner in the spouse department.

Also, one more vote for the Cyclone Rake. They start around $1K so are a lot cheaper than the bagger for the BX, and like you say, fold up pretty neat for storage. Except for the engine, mine now hanging on my garage wall.