Price Check MX rotary cutter pricing?

[AKfish]

I'm gonna quit borrowing the neighbors LX-4 to mow my pastures.... (but don't tell him that -- right away, at least!).

So, I stopped in at the local Kubota dealer (those new cab Grand L40's are somethin') and he quoted me $1,775 for a 60" Landpride that looked to be heavier than the LX models; I'm thinkin' it would compare to a MX-5 and not the LX.

I thought that was a pretty good price! Dropped in to the JD dealer and asked him about the MX-5 and the MX-6. He quoted me the web-site configurator prices, more or less, I think -- $2,100 and $2,600.

I'd like to believe that if I was ready to plunk down the money, the JD salesman would start to come down on those prices.

My question is -- what's reasonable? I don't expect to pay MSRP and also don't want to armwrestle for that last dime --- but, I want to feel like I got a fair deal.

By the way, the Landpride came with front and rear chains and a slip-clutch.

Thanks for any feedback.

AKfish

 

[RoyJackson]

I'm gonna quit borrowing the neighbors LX-4 to mow my pastures.... (but don't tell him that -- right away, at least!).

So, I stopped in at the local Kubota dealer (those new cab Grand L40's are somethin') and he quoted me $1,775 for a 60" Landpride that looked to be heavier than the LX models; I'm thinkin' it would compare to a MX-5 and not the LX.

All I can tell you, AKfish, is I'm really happy with my Land Pride cutter. It's just a standard duty unit, but it doesn't get babied at all.
FYI, I paid just over a grand about 4 years ago. Steel prices have risen and fuel surcharges didn't apply then. Also, mine has a shear pin and heavy rubber shields rather then chains.

ADDED:
Just looked at your pics in the owner forum (your 970 and home made thumb). You really could go for a 72" cutter behind that 970.

 

[CWP37]

I have an MX-6 that I paid $2100 for. I have used BrushHog and Land Pride shredders in these same pastures and the MX-6 whips them hands down. As a disclaimer, I do not know what model or "duty" those shredders were b/c they were rentals.

I will say that the first time I mowed w/ my MX-6, I looked back and said "Wow, that's what a mowed pasture is supposed to look like." Again, to be fair, any new shredder with new blades might have impressed me just as much.

I hit some 2" to 4" brush last weekend with my MX-6 with no problem.

I am not a Deere salesman, although I sure am sounding like it right now.

Hope this helps.

 

[AKfish]

Thanks for the info. Roy, I'm leanin' towards the 72", but those medium duty hummers are "heavy". Most of what I do currently, is level and easy cutting.
But, I'm thinking about taking on some outside work and on hills, slopes, etc. a 5' might be easier (less pucker factor) to handle.

And CWP, I'm partial to the MX-6 but don't want to "donate" more to the JD dealer than I have to...

Bought a Landpride scarifier from the Kubota dealer a month or so back and he as nearly $300 less than the JD guy for the same attachment.

So, the JD guys are a harder bunch to deal with and I appreciate feedback from others with their views on prices, etc.

AKfish

 

[RAD10]

I just ordered the MX5 and was quoted a little over $1,800, the exact price is in the office and I'm in the recliner. I did not really look around much this go around but this is solid and sounded about the same range I was quoted a few months back for others when I did shop some. I'm not sure if this is a good price and thought about calling around but was to tired.

I thought about the MX6 but did not want to spend any more money and since I want it to clear heavy wooded area I thought it might be easier with the smaller size.

 

[nmu98]

I have an MX5 on order and I had to really work to get it down to 1875.oo out the door.

 

[Z-Michigan]

Bought a Landpride scarifier from the Kubota dealer a month or so back and he as nearly $300 less than the JD guy for the same attachment.

Slightly off topic, but good luck with your Landpride scarifier. I bought one about 3 months ago and it didn't take long before both a draft link pin and the 3/4" thick steel plate that the pin bolts into were bent from hitting a buried rock - which, of course, is absolutely within the intended use of the tool as stated in the owner's manual. The dealer talked with the Landpride rep and his response was that they didn't want to fix it and if they did they would weaken it in the process, so tough luck. That's the last piece of Landpride I ever expect to buy. IMHO, get the MX, or get a Woods.

 

[RollTideRam]

I called yesterday to price a Bush Hog model 12. It was a "medium duty" cutter. Dealer said it had been discontinued and priced me a "heavy duty" 5' for $2836. It is to big for my tractor and way overpriced. I have not priced a mx5 at my dealer because it is also to big. I wanted more than a light duty but may have to settle. JC

 

[RoyJackson]

I called yesterday to price a Bush Hog model 12. It was a "medium duty" cutter. Dealer said it had been discontinued and priced me a "heavy duty" 5' for $2836. It is to big for my tractor and way overpriced. I have not priced a mx5 at my dealer because it is also to big. I wanted more than a light duty but may have to settle. JC

You'll want a standard duty cutter...60" maybe, depending on what you're cutting.
Try Land Pride or Befco...
I know (through personal experience the last three years) the the Land Pride standard duty is a robust unit. The weight is 620 lbs ± 20 lbs which your 2520 should handle with front weights or a loader.

 

[nmu98]

I called yesterday to price a Bush Hog model 12. It was a "medium duty" cutter. Dealer said it had been discontinued and priced me a "heavy duty" 5' for $2836. It is to big for my tractor and way overpriced. I have not priced a mx5 at my dealer because it is also to big. I wanted more than a light duty but may have to settle. JC

Check your deere dealers and have them search for an LX5. They are no longer made, and my dealer is letting them go for 800.00 plus tax if it applies. If those are not to light duty, it might be a good option.