MT125 Quote

[sodamo]

Got a quote from our new LS dealer.
Basically I’m looking for the 125/ R4, mid mount mower, FEL with quick attach. Only FEL hydraulics.

Seems very high to me, especially the base/subtotal prices.
Was thinking bottom line more like 19-20K total, around 16k subtotal.

Comments?

 

[Diggin It]

Mainland, not out in the middle of the ocean, and nearly three years ago before it all went kerflooey ....

My total was around $19K with FEL, MMM, BH, 60" Tiller and a subsoiler/middlebuster


Edit ... not sure if I can find the invoice, but the base for the machine alone was somewhere around $11K as I recall.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

David, here is a mainland quote.... the price includes the loader (LS usually has a 'free loader' promotion). A MMM is around $2500, give or take $200.The drawbar is included. You mentioned only loader hydraulics, but that quote has all the rear remote parts listed.

2022 LS Tractor MT1 Series MT125 MT125H-LL1100 SW | RCO Tractor

RCO Tractor is an agricultural dealership with locations in Spicewood and Greenville, TX. We sell new and pre-owned tractors and implements from LS Tractors, Bad Boy, Spartan, Armstrong Ag, and Ag-Meier Industries with excellent financing and pricing options. RCO Tractor offers service and parts.

www.rcotractor.com

You won't be able to get out of those shipping charges.... ouch!

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Oh, and here is a big package.... just for comparison (I know Sophie doesn't need all that stuff)

2021 LS Tractor Package T19 | Lowery's True Value

Lowery's True Value is a power equipment dealership located in Bushnell, FL. We sell new and pre-owned Mowers and Power Equipment from Gravely, Stihl, and Husqvarna Power with excellent financing and pricing options. Lowery's True Value offers service and parts, and proudly serves the areas of...

www.ldlenterprises.com

 

[sodamo]

Mainland, not out in the middle of the ocean, and nearly three years ago before it all went kerflooey ....

My total was around $19K with FEL, MMM, BH, 60" Tiller and a subsoiler/middlebuster


Edit ... not sure if I can find the invoice, but the base for the machine alone was somewhere around $11K as I recall.

Yea, when I got my xr, dealer had a MT125 TLB, pretty sure it had a midmount mower, for $21k + taxes. Earlier this year he had MT125 w/FEL for $16k but really wanted to sell bh with it, which we don’t need.

 

[sodamo]

David, here is a mainland quote.... the price includes the loader (LS usually has a 'free loader' promotion). A MMM is around $2500, give or take $200.The drawbar is included. You mentioned only loader hydraulics, but that quote has all the rear remote parts listed.

2022 LS Tractor MT1 Series MT125 MT125H-LL1100 SW | RCO Tractor

RCO Tractor is an agricultural dealership with locations in Spicewood and Greenville, TX. We sell new and pre-owned tractors and implements from LS Tractors, Bad Boy, Spartan, Armstrong Ag, and Ag-Meier Industries with excellent financing and pricing options. RCO Tractor offers service and parts.

www.rcotractor.com

You won't be able to get out of those shipping charges.... ouch!

Thanks, Ted. I queried them for a quote. If I can ship for less than $3k, then a savings.

I was a bit put off by detail on my quote as I also thought LS usually bundled the FEL, and I don’t need the extra hydraulics.

 

[sodamo]

Oh, and here is a big package.... just for comparison (I know Sophie doesn't need all that stuff)

2021 LS Tractor Package T19 | Lowery's True Value

Lowery's True Value is a power equipment dealership located in Bushnell, FL. We sell new and pre-owned Mowers and Power Equipment from Gravely, Stihl, and Husqvarna Power with excellent financing and pricing options. Lowery's True Value offers service and parts, and proudly serves the areas of...

www.ldlenterprises.com

Trailer is mighty tempting, but a close read and not the midmount which is a must have.

 

[Mrsig]

Oh, and here is a big package.... just for comparison (I know Sophie doesn't need all that stuff)

2021 LS Tractor Package T19 | Lowery's True Value

Lowery's True Value is a power equipment dealership located in Bushnell, FL. We sell new and pre-owned Mowers and Power Equipment from Gravely, Stihl, and Husqvarna Power with excellent financing and pricing options. Lowery's True Value offers service and parts, and proudly serves the areas of...

www.ldlenterprises.com

That is were I got my tractor from they are great to deal with!

 

[mxr662]

Here the price varies with the interest rate. They simply prepay interest and charge more for the tractor.
MT125 with backhoe and loader:
Quote 1
17,900 plus tax 60 months 1.99%
17,259 plus tax 60 months 2.??%

 

[sodamo]

Here the price varies with the interest rate. They simply prepay interest and charge more for the tractor.
MT125 with backhoe and loader:
Quote 1
17,900 plus tax 60 months 1.99%
17,259 plus tax 60 months 2.??%

Dealer name/location?

 

[JoelD]

When buying cars and offered incentive with financing I’ll finance make one payment then pay off with no prepayment penalty. Ironic that sellers have no interest in cash sales (no pun intended).

 

[sodamo]

The saga continues. LS dealer updated his quote to reflect that FEL is included, made minor freight charges adjustment. Still came in at $22550.
About an hour ago I got a quote on BX2380 same configuration, $21500, delivered. I realize there is 3hp difference, but really. LS is 1 month+ out, BX 6 months. Both quotes before state tax.

The LS dealer is brand new, but established in the landscape area, Kubota dealer is a larger equipment dealer, been around for years before taking on Kubota a few years back. They are also New Holland.
Looking like I could go orange for the wife.

 

[sodamo]

When buying cars and offered incentive with financing I’ll finance make one payment then pay off with no prepayment penalty. Ironic that sellers have no interest in cash sales (no pun intended).

Agreed. The Kubota quote I just got included a $500 cash discount.

 

[jaydee325]

Looking like I could go orange for the wife.

Make sure she is ok with the treadle pedal HST foot pedals on the Kubota.

 

[JoelD]

Unusual to see Kubota less than another. super quality machines for sure.

 

[sodamo]

I don’t think it will be a problem. My Kioti had a treadle. Her Craftsman mowers are similar to treadle.

 

[sodamo]

Pulled the plug and opted for the BX at over $1K cheaper than the MT125. BX even included delivery.
Got email late this afternoon from the LS salesman kinda going overboard justifying the freight charges. Given that both dealers should have very similar freight chargers I have to suspect the LS guy doesn’t realize they are charging too much elsewhere. Guess I need to close the loop with him and tell him I bought a BX. I think LS may have erred changing dealers here. They should have kept the local guy and just added the dealer on Oahu.

 

[Diggin It]

Be careful of your bridges if you might need blue service on your bigger machine.

 

[sodamo]

Be careful of your bridges if you might need blue service on your bigger machine.

Agree, and it is a bit of concern. I’m hopeful that worst case the dealer is successful on Oahu so as to maintain parts availability and maybe service. My XR4140 is only tractor I’ve taken back to dealer for service and that was to maintain relationship for warranty, now he is no longer LS dealer. Parts accessibility is primary concern, just don’t seem as readily available.

In my head ‘m drafting response to latest LS email to close the circle on a good note.

 

[sodamo]

Got an email from Kubota Dealer that the BX has arrived and being prepped. Been a long wait.
Never did burn any bridges with the new LS dealer, but somewhat surprised I never got another email from them.