lost my steering wheel

[Keith_B]

We call them crates or frames, they are made out of steel. The big tractors come in double stacked. Takes a healthy, but compact, forklift to pull them out of the container. Of course with no tires, no rops, no loader, etc., they are lighter. Although still heavier than a comparable Kubota field ready with a loader. I must admit, before someone brings it to my attention, the heavy weight works against us for orchard mowing where we really just need a lighter tractor with a lot of HP, so one size does not fit all.

The local Kubota dealer has them stacked that way like cord wood, especially early in the year. I think they order a bunch of tractors at the beginning of the model year, and frown upon placing orders afterward. When I was shopping for a tractor this particular dealer didn't act like they wanted to price an L4400 or GL4330 to me, as they didn't have one on the lot. I don't see any purpose in dealers acting like it is painful for them to give prices on their products, so I looked elsewhere.

 

[bindian]

We call them crates or frames, they are made out of steel. The big tractors come in double stacked. Takes a healthy, but compact, forklift to pull them out of the container. Of course with no tires, no rops, no loader, etc., they are lighter. Although still heavier than a comparable Kubota field ready with a loader. I must admit, before someone brings it to my attention, the heavy weight works against us for orchard mowing where we really just need a lighter tractor with a lot of HP, so one size does not fit all.

Dave,
When I say crate, I think of crates made out of wood. My dealer just takes their gooseneck down the road a piece to Tomball, now Houston. What do y'all do with the steel frames?

 

[DavesTractor]

Dave,
When I say crate, I think of crates made out of wood. My dealer just takes their gooseneck down the road a piece to Tomball, now Houston. What do y'all do with the steel frames?

The 4110's come in wooden crates, but all the other series have metal frames. We assemble mostly the 15 series, which use angle iron frames. We give the frames away to a guy that recycles them. He makes a little, and we keep our yard clean.

 

[Cacinok]

The local Kubota dealer has them stacked that way like cord wood, especially early in the year. I think they order a bunch of tractors at the beginning of the model year, and frown upon placing orders afterward. When I was shopping for a tractor this particular dealer didn't act like they wanted to price an L4400 or GL4330 to me, as they didn't have one on the lot. I don't see any purpose in dealers acting like it is painful for them to give prices on their products, so I looked elsewhere.

i agree keith, if dealers want the sale, they should be willing to quote prices whenever asked. my local dealer does not reorder product beginning about the middle of November and continuing through the end of the year. he basically stated he trys to reduce the amount of inventory taxes he pays for everything in his store and on the lot as of December 31. i drive by his place on the way to and from work and the first two weeks of january are like christmas. truckload after truckload of shiny new tractors are brought it.

 

[civesnedfield]

The 4110's come in wooden crates, but all the other series have metal frames. We assemble mostly the 15 series, which use angle iron frames. We give the frames away to a guy that recycles them. He makes a little, and we keep our yard clean.

Dave you should look at the current scrap iron prices. Your clean yard may be costing more than you think.

 

[DavesTractor]

Dave you should look at the current scrap iron prices. Your clean yard may be costing more than you think.

That thought has been nagging at me. We also go through a lot of pallets, same guy gets them. Of course on the positive side, I don't mind if the guy makes some money. Fuel is expensive and the time to handle it cost him something. He is a retired Vietnam vet, and a great guy.

 

[civesnedfield]

That thought has been nagging at me. We also go through a lot of pallets, same guy gets them. Of course on the positive side, I don't mind if the guy makes some money. Fuel is expensive and the time to handle it cost him something. He is a retired Vietnam vet, and a great guy.

If that's the case Dave I am not going to tell you the current price or even suggest you look into it. Any one that has served our country deserves alot more than any of us can possibly offer.

 

[DavesTractor]

If that's the case Dave I am not going to tell you the current price or even suggest you look into it. Any one that has served our country deserves alot more than any of us can possibly offer.

Exactly. Plus he is a bit of a hermit, we are his social connection. It's not all about the $$$.

 

[MikeD74T]

Hard to believe that in 17 replies nobody cracked funny re: "the loose nut behind the wheel". Can't imagine the look on your face. MikeD74T

 

[jwcinpk]

Could be worse. My wife's grandpa lost the wheel on his brand new Deere. Worst part is they blamed him.