Looking at a 3130...price?

[surfran]

I bought my BX1800 from Carvers and am very pleased with my dealings with them so far. I have even had a couple of small issues that they have dealt with very professionally. I have nothing but praise for Steve and Al and would recommend them to anyone considering out of state purchases.

 

[BillG_in_TX]

" she never hooks any equipment up to the tractor "

Well, maybe it's time for her to try hooking up some implements (while you wait in the seat, of course /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif). Don't forget, the 3130DT has the synchro shuttle, and the 3000 is straight stop&go geared. There's lots more differences besides the telescoping links. Start sellin'. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[manganos]

Good point on the gear and the shuttle shift. I'd be happy with a bare bones tractor. I'm assuming with the gear tractor it is just like driving a manual truck? I taught my wife how to drive a stick on my 98 Camaro SS (6 speed). I'm sure I can teach her to mow they yard /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[BillG_in_TX]

Don't forget the pto - on the 3130 it's hydraulically-actuated live independent, which is a big improvement over the live-continuous running on the 3000. The 3130 is also 700# heavier, and the available FEL's are much stonger. It's quite a bit more tractor than the 3000. And we won't even talk about the creature comforts, since you're a "bare bones" guy. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Can you tell I have the brochures, and that I'm drooling on one of them? /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif