JD 4044M - Help with pricing

[NapuliFarms]

Did you go with the 44M?

Yes...The 44M seems to be a good fit and the price is in a range that will allow me to possibly get a root grapple to help with some the clearing I need to get to this year to make some room for livestock. I'm just finalizing the price for some accessories I need such as third valve up front for the grapple, filling tires with ballast, some work lights some other small additions. I live on the oregon coast which is about 1 1/2 away and the dealer said they will deliver it for free with a full tank. They also have mobile tech's which they can dispatch in the event I get in trouble with mechanics etc. Seems like a pretty good deal both with machine and dealer. I'm pretty excited about finally getting my own tractor and being able to really start working our property.

Have a great day!
Dennis

 

[NapuliFarms]

Is that with sales tax?

Well...The good news about living in Oregon is that there is no sales tax, so that is the sales price. Of course I had to go and look at a root grapple so it will be slightly more.

Have a great day!
Dennis

 

[Jim Timber]

Be sure to post pics when you get it.

 

[NapuliFarms]

Be sure to post pics when you get it.

Hi Jim

You bet I will.

Thank you
Have a great day!
Dennis

 

[NapuliFarms]

Hey Dennis,
Here's another thought. There's a guy who has actively posted and has a 44M, which he bought about 9 months ago, IRRC. He's on another forum (GTT) and he goes by "Vette". You might want to check out threads tied to his name. He really likes his 44M. I'm sure he'd be glad to share his experience as well as what he paid for his machine. Also, what other choices he considered. This other website/forum is only JD. It's categories are broken down into 3 categories: small (SCUT), medium (3000 series), Large (4000).

Check it out...tell Vette I sent you....Again, best of luck.
John

Hi John

Just found that guy you were talking about on GTT. I'm going to ask him about his tractor and what he thinks. Thanks again and I'll tell him you sent me over.

Have a great day!
Dennis

 

[Grateful11]

Was the Southern Farm Show in Raleigh, NC today and we looked at just about everything in this range. A few things about the JD M over the R we didn't like. #1 was the non folding ROPS, then the loader mounted Joystick(seemed like it was out of place) and the fixed loader. We were surprised anyone would put out a fixed ROPS on a tractor of that size these days, saved maybe $150 in manufacturing.

 

[NapuliFarms]

Was the Southern Farm Show in Raleigh, NC today and we looked at just about everything in this range. A few things about the JD M over the R we didn't like. #1 was the non folding ROPS, then the loader mounted Joystick(seemed like it was out of place) and the fixed loader. We were surprised anyone would put out a fixed ROPS on a tractor of that size these days, saved maybe $150 in manufacturing.

Hi Gratefull11

Thank you for the info! I agree, the fixed ROPS was surprising, but since I will be parking it under my pole barn, there's plenty of room and that wasn't a huge deal for me. Going under tree's and tight spots is a different story though, so I'll have to see how that plays out. Being that I'm not a seasoned tractor operator the weird position of the joystick wasn't a huge issue as this will be my first real tractor so I'll just adjust to it. I feel like a I got a really good deal and the dealer seemed like a good group of guys so I'm feeling pretty comfortable with my purchase at this point. I can't wait to get to working with the new tractor. The new JD will make short work of some of the jobs I have around the property. I ended up getting a root grapple and box blade as well as the loader and mowing deck. I'm all set to get some things done this season. :thumbsup:

Thank you very much for the input, it's much appreciated.

Have a great weekend!
Dennis

 

[Jim Timber]

Got my tractor home for the weekend (goes back Monday to get loader installed), and having pulled a dozen logs my atv couldn't budge without a log arch, I can honestly say you will be a very happy man when you get a tractor.

4wd is awesome on snow!