Kub L3430- New tractor buyer

[GrantSebaugh]

This site is awesome....have read most of the posts and everyone takes pride in helping. Here's my question and info. Never owned a tractor. I do have a Kubota Z18 mower that really is a great machine. I have 15 acres- 10 wooded other 5 scrub cedar. I'm looking at getting the L3430 with HST and the LA 723 QA with toothbar and 2 sets of rear remotes.
I have dealer quoted $22,500. They priced a Land Pride FDR2584 Finish Mower $2,300 and a BB1572 box for $700.

Haven't shopped NH or JD because I like Kubota and have a dealer close by....problem is I think he is on the high side on both the tractor and implements.

I value your opinions....Grant

 

[grandad]

I'm not any kind of expert or anything but that does sound a bit rich. If you have any other Kub dealers within, say 50 miles of your place, you might like to gin up some friendly competition for your business by shopping around.

By the way, that sounds like a great package you're looking at. Best of luck!

 

[ronjhall]

When I got a quote for a L3430 last spring it was $22695 with LA 723 QA, turf tires and 3 remotes. No tooth bar. Your price is very close to that. I consider this a good price for my area.
For reference a 72" MMM and Mid PTO was $3100.

 

[OrangeGuy]

I paid $26,300 for a similar setup two years ago, except mine has a cab and single remote. Cab was $5000 and extra remote is $500 or $600. With two years of inflation, your deal sounds pretty good to me.

OrangeGuy

 

[tinytractors]

Don't know your location.... but, that's a good price here in Tidewater Virginia...
Similar setup was 22,500 last year when I bought mine.

Pete.

 

[GrantSebaugh]

Yes...you might be right. Maybe a little haggling is in order with a couple other dealers.

 

[GrantSebaugh]

Thanks Ron....question....3 remotes...how would you be using those. I just want to make sure I outfit it right the first time.

Thanks....Grant

 

[GrantSebaugh]

Hey OrangeGuy,

Thanks for the verification...sounds like I need to haggle with a couple dealers.

Thanks...Grant

 

[GrantSebaugh]

Thanks Pete....how would you set yours up?

 

[ronjhall]

On my B2910 I have 3 remotes.
1. Front grapple or angle on front snow blade.
2. Rear Tilt.
3. Rear Top cylinder.
When using my rear blade I will have Tilt, Top, and angle hooked up at same time.
Purchasing 1 remote has the highest cost. Adding second and third remote if I remember correctly is less than first. Total for three was $1500.