MY2012 5085M ordered today!

[pclausen]

Still no tractor. The tracking number shows it should have been delivered on 5/2, which would be consistent with when the dealer was invoiced. However, when dealer called factory, they said the tracking number didn't mean anything.

Tracking number did show one stop in North Carolina before my dealer in Virginia. Its 434 miles from Augusta, GA to Fishersville, VA. So assuming the truck is only driving during weekdays for 8 hours per day, that is working out to about 10 miles per hour so far!

At this rate, I just might get my pole barn/shop extension done before it gets here. Got the trusses today.

Unstrapped and oriented properly for installation. I had to cut the straps and manually move them one at a time. Not super heavy, but very bulky.

All tucked up to keep them safe from the rain. Is it just me, or does it always rain when you are about the receive a new tractor?

All the metal roofing and siding showed up yesterday. It's amazing how little volume it takes up when stacked together. But it sure is heavy!

 

[pclausen]

Dealer called me after speaking with the factory in Augusta, GA. My tractor has been sitting on a trailer since 5/1 waiting on a truck/driver to become availabe to make the trip up to VA. No estimate yet on when it will leave the factory. This is really starting to get annoying now. :smiley_aafz:

 

[vtsnowedin]

Dealer called me after speaking with the factory in Augusta, GA. My tractor has been sitting on a trailer since 5/1 waiting on a truck/driver to become availabe to make the trip up to VA. No estimate yet on when it will leave the factory. This is really starting to get annoying now. :smiley_aafz:

How many days are you past the original quoted delivery date? I'm wondering if I add that to my June 20Th quote if I can get a rough idea of when mine might actually arrive. Will I have to contract for snow removal until it gets here for Christmas?
They can't collect any payments until they deliver to you .You would think they would be Johny on the spot. I just don't see any profit to them in the delays.

 

[catdozer]

Dealer called me after speaking with the factory in Augusta, GA. My tractor has been sitting on a trailer since 5/1 waiting on a truck/driver to become availabe to make the trip up to VA. No estimate yet on when it will leave the factory. This is really starting to get annoying now. :smiley_aafz:

You should ask if it's not delivered by a certain date, it should be free! Just like the pizza commercials on tv.

 

[pclausen]

The original delivery date was 5/14, BUT it went into assembly ahead of schedule on 4/28 or something like that and was done and sitting on the trailer ready to be delivered by 5/1. This is when the dealer got invoiced, which in their experience with tractors from Augusta, GA meant it would show up within 2 days.

You right that it would be in their best interest to get it to me as soon as possible so that they get paid. I'm still cautiously optimistic it will be here by Friday.

 

[vtsnowedin]

Ouch that means you ordered on 1/18 for 5/14 +/- delivery from Georgia. That probably puts my mid April order to India on track for September some time!!!

 

[pclausen]

Trucking company called the dealer this morning saying that my tractor is being delivered (to the dealer) today! Keeping my fingers crossed it will actually happen.

 

[AKfish]

Trucking company called the dealer this morning saying that my tractor is being delivered (to the dealer) today! Keeping my fingers crossed it will actually happen.

Very good news! Good to see continuing progress on your building, too! :thumbsup:

Hard to tell which is "springing" up faster - the green grass and the tree leaves or the building!

Enjoy your pictures...

AKfish

 

[pclausen]

Tractor arrived at the dealer! I stopped by and drove it around the lot for a bit and boy does it feel nice and tight! A lot more "compact" like than I would have thought. That might be coming from the 6405 and New Holland loaners. The gear shifts are really nice and crisp, brakes amazing, and not a single rattle cruising at WOT!

Can't wait to pick it up tomorrow after they get done with the pre-delivery inspection and dyno run!

It came standard with a radio and there are shades that pull over the glass sun roof as well as the front windshield.

Here are some pics I took with my phone.

 

[Dishpointer]

Man I'm excited for you! What a sweet tractor! I didn't know that the cabs came with a sunroof! This is what I want or maybe a 5075M. Send us some pics tomorrow when you get her home.