Ok so here is the progress from my Friday test driving....
I went to a dealer that sold Kubota and New Holland. He instantly steered me toward the Kubota didn't even talk New Holland. I drove the L3301 HST and the L3901 gear driven. I wanted to see if the cheaper gear drive might be an option since most of what we do is mowing and arena maintenance. Put it in gear and go as opposed to holding the HST pedal down for 3 hours while mowing. I drove it on a paved rode and did some bucket maneuvers in the parking lot. Seemed like it fit OK. The HST pedal is a little big for my feet had to move forward and back on the pedal. Sure I can get used to it. Probably go with the HST but thinking about adding cruise control.
Then went to JD and he did not have a 2032R that was set up so drove the 3033R, that was a bit of a stretch for me with the suspension seat. Had to schooch forward in the seat the press the pedal down even with the seat slid all the way forward. Then just for giggles drove the 1025e. Size wise it fir better but too small for my purposes. At the end he found a 2032R that was not "set up" yet that I sat in and was able to press the pedals all the way down. So I came home a bit confused.
We are leaning toward the Kubota as it is heavier, can lift more.
I got quotes from several dealers, why is the price of the loader different from each. As in $3800, $4200, $4600. I requested the SSQA LA525 loader. There are 2 sizes but I think the size difference is for SSQA vs "standard" attach and that there is only one size for the SSQA as in 66"? Am I understanding that right?
Any opinions on the cruise control? It comes standard on the JD but is a $205 parts + $295 install(3.5 shop hours) = $500 (per most expensive loader dealer)
Same dealer quoted $350 to fill the rear tires. May see if I can get a quote to do it later as I think when using the loader we will have the boxblade on the back, would that suffice for enough ballast weight to counter balance the material and loader on the front end?
We originally requested telescopic lower links but I think we can remove that and go with the Pat's quick hitch system for $169. One dealer tried to get us to have the Land Pride quick hitch as our second implement but we only have one attachment that we know for sure is compatible.
Hubby wants me to figure out what the "adjustable right lower link" is technically called and ask about a price for that as the standard turnbuckle will be a hassle when using the boxblade (currently on the Ford 640 he can adjust that from the seat it has a turn handle thing) or the sprayer when trying to get to the last little bit of liquid or rinsing.
So our 3 prices are $23,405, $22500, $22050.
Trying to stay as close to $20,000 as possible. Thoughts?
I went to a dealer that sold Kubota and New Holland. He instantly steered me toward the Kubota didn't even talk New Holland. I drove the L3301 HST and the L3901 gear driven. I wanted to see if the cheaper gear drive might be an option since most of what we do is mowing and arena maintenance. Put it in gear and go as opposed to holding the HST pedal down for 3 hours while mowing. I drove it on a paved rode and did some bucket maneuvers in the parking lot. Seemed like it fit OK. The HST pedal is a little big for my feet had to move forward and back on the pedal. Sure I can get used to it. Probably go with the HST but thinking about adding cruise control.
Then went to JD and he did not have a 2032R that was set up so drove the 3033R, that was a bit of a stretch for me with the suspension seat. Had to schooch forward in the seat the press the pedal down even with the seat slid all the way forward. Then just for giggles drove the 1025e. Size wise it fir better but too small for my purposes. At the end he found a 2032R that was not "set up" yet that I sat in and was able to press the pedals all the way down. So I came home a bit confused.
We are leaning toward the Kubota as it is heavier, can lift more.
I got quotes from several dealers, why is the price of the loader different from each. As in $3800, $4200, $4600. I requested the SSQA LA525 loader. There are 2 sizes but I think the size difference is for SSQA vs "standard" attach and that there is only one size for the SSQA as in 66"? Am I understanding that right?
Any opinions on the cruise control? It comes standard on the JD but is a $205 parts + $295 install(3.5 shop hours) = $500 (per most expensive loader dealer)
Same dealer quoted $350 to fill the rear tires. May see if I can get a quote to do it later as I think when using the loader we will have the boxblade on the back, would that suffice for enough ballast weight to counter balance the material and loader on the front end?
We originally requested telescopic lower links but I think we can remove that and go with the Pat's quick hitch system for $169. One dealer tried to get us to have the Land Pride quick hitch as our second implement but we only have one attachment that we know for sure is compatible.
Hubby wants me to figure out what the "adjustable right lower link" is technically called and ask about a price for that as the standard turnbuckle will be a hassle when using the boxblade (currently on the Ford 640 he can adjust that from the seat it has a turn handle thing) or the sprayer when trying to get to the last little bit of liquid or rinsing.
So our 3 prices are $23,405, $22500, $22050.
Trying to stay as close to $20,000 as possible. Thoughts?
