69runner
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Hello All:
I'm new to the site but have been reading for sometime now. I'm trying learn as much as possible about tractors so I can make an informed purchase. Like a lot of the folks here, I've never owned a tractor so the site has been invaluable as you all know. I have 2 acres mostly flat that I currently mow with a 14-year old Cub Cadet 1863. It has done a good job but is getting long in the tooth and is also slow. One acre is irrigated grass and the second is non-irrigated pasture grass. Besides mowing, I want to do some landscaping to level some of the less flat areas, move some large rocks 700 to 1000 lbs to build some water features, dig a shallow pond maybe 30' by 3', maintain a 200' gravel driveway, and move snow in the winter. I may irrigate the second acre as well for future gardens. There is a lot of rock under the surface in many areas of the property.
I'm researching all the brands/colors and it looks like the Mahindra Max 28 or 3016 will fit the bill giving the best FEL specs in those size units. To be sure I buy enough tractor, I thinking the 3016 HST with the ML115 FEL, mid PTO, Woods 6' box scrapper, Woods 6' blade, Woods 6' finish mower, and the 3715 backhoe. Any input on that setup is appreciated.
Now, for the second part of my post, when I see prices that folks are being quoted or paying for similar setups in the south and northeast parts of the country, it raises the question of why are west coast prices so much higher? I've talked to several dealers of all brands and everyone has a different take on why the differences but somehow I can't make sense of it. It would seem in to day's "global market" given the tractors are made all over the world and assembled or configured in various factories, pricing would be more consistent across the US. Does it just come down to more population and more dealers in those areas makes for more competition? Is it that simple? Some dealers say yes, some say there are other factors. And on top of that, I'm lucky enough to live in a state where the sales tax is over 8%, LOL!
I've had the pleasure to learn from a great local Mahindra dealer, one a few hundred miles away, and Dave, who posts here all the time. They have taught me a lot and have been very patient while I'm learning. I know that "service and knowledge" is worth a lot, but I guess I'm part Scottish since it "appears" consumers on the west coast are paying thousands more for similar packages and that bothers me.
I'll quit whining now and any input on the setup would be great.
Thanks,
I'm new to the site but have been reading for sometime now. I'm trying learn as much as possible about tractors so I can make an informed purchase. Like a lot of the folks here, I've never owned a tractor so the site has been invaluable as you all know. I have 2 acres mostly flat that I currently mow with a 14-year old Cub Cadet 1863. It has done a good job but is getting long in the tooth and is also slow. One acre is irrigated grass and the second is non-irrigated pasture grass. Besides mowing, I want to do some landscaping to level some of the less flat areas, move some large rocks 700 to 1000 lbs to build some water features, dig a shallow pond maybe 30' by 3', maintain a 200' gravel driveway, and move snow in the winter. I may irrigate the second acre as well for future gardens. There is a lot of rock under the surface in many areas of the property.
I'm researching all the brands/colors and it looks like the Mahindra Max 28 or 3016 will fit the bill giving the best FEL specs in those size units. To be sure I buy enough tractor, I thinking the 3016 HST with the ML115 FEL, mid PTO, Woods 6' box scrapper, Woods 6' blade, Woods 6' finish mower, and the 3715 backhoe. Any input on that setup is appreciated.
Now, for the second part of my post, when I see prices that folks are being quoted or paying for similar setups in the south and northeast parts of the country, it raises the question of why are west coast prices so much higher? I've talked to several dealers of all brands and everyone has a different take on why the differences but somehow I can't make sense of it. It would seem in to day's "global market" given the tractors are made all over the world and assembled or configured in various factories, pricing would be more consistent across the US. Does it just come down to more population and more dealers in those areas makes for more competition? Is it that simple? Some dealers say yes, some say there are other factors. And on top of that, I'm lucky enough to live in a state where the sales tax is over 8%, LOL!
I've had the pleasure to learn from a great local Mahindra dealer, one a few hundred miles away, and Dave, who posts here all the time. They have taught me a lot and have been very patient while I'm learning. I know that "service and knowledge" is worth a lot, but I guess I'm part Scottish since it "appears" consumers on the west coast are paying thousands more for similar packages and that bothers me.
I'll quit whining now and any input on the setup would be great.
Thanks,