Well....you guys have got me thinking about the 3030 now with the cab. I wasnt going to...but when I visited the closer kubota dealer today, they had the 3030 with cab, loader and mmm on it. It had about 18 hours on it (I suspect they let someone 'try before you buy' it as they offered me the same). With the few hours on it they were willing to drop the price a little.
Prices as of today:
Closer dealer - 22.5k for the B3030 with cab, FEL and MMM.
Closer dealer - 20.5k for the B3030 with cab and FEL.
85 mile dealer - 21,250k for the B3030 with cab and FEL
85 mile dealer - 17,600k for the B3030 with FEL but w/o Cab
Closer dealer - 18k for L3400 w/FEL
85 mile dealer - 17,250k for L3400 w/FEL
For fun I called the local JD dealer and got a price on the 990.
JD dealer - 21.5k for the 990 with loader and ind tires.
I'm not sure I can justify 3.6k for a cab right now. I could buy the 3030 or the 3400 for a little over 17k, buy a couple of implements and still be cheaper than the tractor and cab alone. I'll have to think on this a bit.
I dont have any implements at the moment...the loader is the main thing I need right now. But in order of "importance" I would say I want/need:
1. Back Blade
2. Brush Mower
3. Tiller
4. Snow Thrower
5. Disc
6. Finish Mower
7. A spear for lighter hay bales may move to the top of the list if I should do some fencing and board some horses.
I know the MMM would make some sense, but that is going to be a tough sell to the wife since I bought a new rider 2 years ago for about $2200. If I can sell the rider for $1500ish, I may switch over to a pull behind finish mower.
I don't think I need a grapple or auger anytime soon. I dont have any rocks or trees to move. I wouldnt mind the grapple for demoing an old barn, but I think I'll do most of that by hand haul it in a trailer or chain skid it to a burning pile.
The tractor will be stored in a pole building with electricity to keep the block heater plugged in during the winter. I have plenty of clearance for the cab should I go that route.
I appreciate the input guys...keep it coming
EDIT: What exactly would the rear remotes be used for? Do I not have anything stock on the tractor to move 3ph stuff up and down? Plz explain...I have little experience with tractors other than what I see other people do with them