Buying Advice Kubota vs JD...newbie with 80 acres

[wolftree]

Perhaps instead of looking at tractors first, maybe you should start with your hay equipment and let the baler determine your tractor. The tractor is only the power source.

 

[Wayne64SS]

Worst part about the MX5100 HST is going to be finding one now. Everyone's all geared up for the tier4 MX5200 release. If I were you I'd find one and buy one before that happens! I just got mine before winter and none of the local dealers had one, in fact I ended up buying from Messick's in PA and even they had to bring it in from another dealer.

 

[TXAggie1999]

Well, I made the decision. I went with the JD 5085E without the cab. I may regret the cab decision later, but really can't see that right now. I hoped that the Kubota was going to be significantly cheaper, but they were roughly the same price once I got all the implements. Despite the fact that I consider the Kubota dealer a friend, the JD dealer was more willing to work with me and get me the best deal. Hopefully the Kubota dealer and I can still be friends...Do I say "it's not your tractor; it's me?" haha

 

[Wayne64SS]

Congrats!!!! My situation was the exact opposite... I am friends with the Deere dealer but they couldn't come anywhere near what I got the Kubota for. If he's a real friend you won't have to worry, but expect to get your balls busted about the color! lol

 

[terryknight]

congratulations, now we all want to see pics

 

[mdjohn1427]

Congrats on the new Deere. I will be going by the Deere dealership tomorrow to start the process of seeing what kind of deal I can get on the 5055E/5065E with FEL (no cab). Excited, yet nervous.

 

[Notforhire]

Congrats on the new Deere. I will be going by the Deere dealership tomorrow to start the process of seeing what kind of deal I can get on the 5055E/5065E with FEL (no cab). Excited, yet nervous.

You may want to inquire about rental returns. JD sell them with full warrantee, and the same finance options as a new model.

My tractor had 30hrs on it. If you don't care about it being brand new, the prices are generally a few thousand less.

Good luck, Bill

 

[mfridenmaker]

Congrats on the new Deere!!!! Great machine and I'm sure you'll love it, except for the color of course (green is my second favorite color next to orange ). Seriously though, congrats and enjoy!

 

[TripleR]

Congratulations on your new tractor and await the arrival photos.:thumbsup:

 

[wmonroe]

Congrats! New tractors are always exciting, even if the color is a shade off (just kidding).