gocards1177
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At the advice of another member, I'm transplanting this posting from another thread. I've read through another thread regarding the same tractors from a couple years back in 2009. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/john-deere-buying-pricing/140837-jd-5083e-vs-m7040.html
I'm not writing this so much about the merits of JD vs Kubota. I think they're quite similar. With regards to these two models, I know I'm not comparing apples to apples, but I drove a JD 5083E and Kubota M7040 yesterday morning. I like both of the dealers and they have solid reputations. The Kubota dealer is where I got my L3800. I'll be trading in my L3800, loader, and 6 foot cutter. Here are the stats that I would like comments on (I'll try to put them both in the same format):
The JD dealer is 10 miles away. 5083E cab, power reverser, ag tires, PTO is 69 HP, 2 rear remotes,553 Loader (3604 at 800mm). Price includes radio, fluid filled tires, and block heater (I think I would delete the radio (get aftermarket) and heater). 0% financing for 60 months. Insurance is $100 per year. 34,100 after trade-in. 568.33 per month.
The Kubota dealer is 40 miles away. M7040 cabs, hydraulic shuttle, ag tires. PTO is 60 HP. 1 rear remote, LA1153 loader (2326# at 500mm). Price includes fluid filled tires. 0% financing for 60 months. Insurance is $500 per year (dealer thought that high). 24,650 after trade in. 410.83 per month.
I liked both of the cabs, seats, and how they drove. If it were apples to apples, I would prefer the Deere slightly better. I like both of the dealers. The JD had another remote, more HP, dealer is closer, and it had some sort of "efficient PTO" for 540 RPM at a lower engine speed. Some sort of gearing thing? Either of the above plans will leave me with finding a used cutter on Tractorhouse.com.
Is the JD $10K more tractor? Or put another way, is the Deere worth $100 more per month? I didn't do any negotiating on either - just did my test drives, got my quotes, and headed out. So I may be able to get the Deere down and/or get them to give me more for my trade-in. Deere is giving me almost $4K less on trade in. I think the Kubota guy is giving me a fair deal, so I don't think his numbers will change. This may seem silly to many here, but as the father of a 2YO son who is crazy about tractors, the ability to get a buddy seat in the 5083E may be the deciding factor if I can get the Deere down. Thanks for everyone's input.
I'm not writing this so much about the merits of JD vs Kubota. I think they're quite similar. With regards to these two models, I know I'm not comparing apples to apples, but I drove a JD 5083E and Kubota M7040 yesterday morning. I like both of the dealers and they have solid reputations. The Kubota dealer is where I got my L3800. I'll be trading in my L3800, loader, and 6 foot cutter. Here are the stats that I would like comments on (I'll try to put them both in the same format):
The JD dealer is 10 miles away. 5083E cab, power reverser, ag tires, PTO is 69 HP, 2 rear remotes,553 Loader (3604 at 800mm). Price includes radio, fluid filled tires, and block heater (I think I would delete the radio (get aftermarket) and heater). 0% financing for 60 months. Insurance is $100 per year. 34,100 after trade-in. 568.33 per month.
The Kubota dealer is 40 miles away. M7040 cabs, hydraulic shuttle, ag tires. PTO is 60 HP. 1 rear remote, LA1153 loader (2326# at 500mm). Price includes fluid filled tires. 0% financing for 60 months. Insurance is $500 per year (dealer thought that high). 24,650 after trade in. 410.83 per month.
I liked both of the cabs, seats, and how they drove. If it were apples to apples, I would prefer the Deere slightly better. I like both of the dealers. The JD had another remote, more HP, dealer is closer, and it had some sort of "efficient PTO" for 540 RPM at a lower engine speed. Some sort of gearing thing? Either of the above plans will leave me with finding a used cutter on Tractorhouse.com.
Is the JD $10K more tractor? Or put another way, is the Deere worth $100 more per month? I didn't do any negotiating on either - just did my test drives, got my quotes, and headed out. So I may be able to get the Deere down and/or get them to give me more for my trade-in. Deere is giving me almost $4K less on trade in. I think the Kubota guy is giving me a fair deal, so I don't think his numbers will change. This may seem silly to many here, but as the father of a 2YO son who is crazy about tractors, the ability to get a buddy seat in the 5083E may be the deciding factor if I can get the Deere down. Thanks for everyone's input.