Just another first tractor thread

[jenkinsph]

I suggest you check out a 1026R, 2520 and 2720 before you decide.. All of these have a better 3PH than the 1023 and smaller models. A 2720 with a 665 tiller and 200CX loader would be my choice as it would get into most small lawn areas and get the total job done much faster than a 1000 series. Even in retirement you still need to be competitive and I suspect the 2720 would get the job done 50% faster.

 

[InTheDirt]

Good advice. No sense in rushing.........

 

[Johndeere3720]

I also agree that you would be best off with a 2720. I have experience with an 80's Yanmar and it is true that some front axle components were hard to find. So when I sold my Yanmar my goal was to get something that wasn't older than I am (16). I was fortunate enough to find a 2004 Deere skid steer for a good price to replace the Yanmar. When I went into my local Deere dealer I had all my new parts within 2 days of each order. :thumbsup: Deere's x55 tractors are good but if it were me I would look no further than the 4x00 and 4x10 series tractors. A 4200 or 4210 would be a perfect fit for your uses described. Just my :2cents:

 

[InTheDirt]

Thanks. After having many older things I can tell you that it becomes a pain. Beside the Cub, I also had a '53 Olds for 18 years and have more toys that I can list here that keep me busy. Another thing to fix is not my wish. Thanks to all for pushing towards new, you have changed my mind.

Even though I am leaning towards Deere, is there another (cheaper) product I should look at?
I looked up the 2720 and it might be a little too much $ at this point and may actually price the one lower than it - gonna make some phone calls today. I can't see them until the weekend.

Other thoughts are:

- since I have no client base, should I buy the 1026 and upgrade as the need dictates. Yes, the 2000 series would be better for my son long term but as of now has now farm.
- initial cost. I'm thinking the 2720 may be 5-7 thousand more than the 1026 for the same equipment

 

[Martian]

There are quite a few other brands to choose from. Cheaper, maybe, maybe not. Depending on the dealer, because they really price the machine. You don't see to many I saved $6k by going for ___ over ___. Just not that much difference. But Kioti, Bobcat, Mahindra, etc. All good options.

I wouldn't recommend going the path of getting small and knowing you need to upgrade, that will be very costly down the road as you will loose a lot on the value of yours.

 

[wcampbell47]

Five years ago I was full time employed with coastal property that needed more than just a riding lawn mower to maintain. I bit the bullet and bought new at 0% interest for 60 months, no money down. Now I'm not full time employed and my last payment is this month. I have worked the little tractor which still has lots of life left in it.

I got the bug for more horsepower and now own a slightly larger and more powerful tractor. The operator station is much more comfortable and I wonder how I used to stay on the 1st tractor as long as I did. Definitely go with the HST. I went gear on the first and HST on the second .... now I wonder why I went gear to begin with.

Take away from this post ....

Buy new now and have it paid for when you retire.
Find a tractor you like and buy one with just a little more horsepower.
I shopped Orange and Green (just a block apart) and Orange always gave me the best price for similarly equipped hardware.
Get on board to check out operator comfort and the placement and ease of use of all the pedals and levers.

Other than that buying a tractor is a snap ..... NOT

 

[jenkinsph]

You should expect to get somewhere around 15% off on a tractor, fel and tiller package.

I would also recommend you add a small landplane/grader to the package, great for smoothing out lawns and driveways. I wouldn't wan't to be without the landplane as it makes a big difference in the final outcome for lawns. This is a simple easy to use tool that will make you more competitive.

 

[InTheDirt]

Received the following pricing (both with FEL and tiller):


1026 - $16,750 incl tax (List about $18,000)

2520 - $21,121 incl tax (List about $22,000)

I'm thinking that I can work on those numbers a little more.............

 

[AKfish]

Received the following pricing (both with FEL and tiller):


1026 - $16,750 incl tax (List about $18,000)

2520 - $21,121 incl tax (List about $22,000)

I'm thinking that I can work on those numbers a little more.............

Yep... there's some more "wiggle room" there! If the dealer doesn't see things that way - well, the doorway is that way...

AKfish

 

[MasseyWV]

Received the following pricing (both with FEL and tiller):


1026 - $16,750 incl tax (List about $18,000)

2520 - $21,121 incl tax (List about $22,000)

I'm thinking that I can work on those numbers a little more.............

I generally like to start with 15% off MSRP when making an initial offer. Using your numbers, I came up with the following:

15% off MSRP list price:
1026 -> $18,000 x 15% = $2700
2520 -> $22,000 x 15% = $3300

Suggested initial offer:
1026 -> $18,000 - $2700 = $15300
2520 -> $22,000 - $3300 = $18700

Potential savings off existing quote:
1026 -> $16,750 - $15300 = $1450
2520 -> $21,121 - $18700 = $2421