Need Help Buying new John Deere....

[sosmerc]

I appreciate all the help, guys. I finally figured out how to use the Deere Website to price and configure....so I'm getting a better idea what kind of deal I am being offered.
I'm leaning heavily on the 4010 with loader. Rankin makes an
attachment that will quickly mount on the loader that I can weld a 2 inch receiver on for trailer balls, or I can quickly put forks on the attachment. I probably won't use the bucket much, but it would have come in handy last week since we had about 8 inches of snow on the ground and I couldn't move any boats into the shop as a result of the weather.
I have one more major question: What are your thoughts on the $624 extended warranty? Do I need this? I will be using the tractor mostly for pushing boats around my yard and shop area....23 footers and smaller. I'm on level ground...don't expect this to put much strain on this particular tractor. Will sometimes be picking up 500 lb. engines and moving them around.
Appreciate your thoughts!
I'm in Belfair, Washington and the dealer I am currently working with is Kitsap Farm Garden and Tractor. It looks like I'm getting around 15% off list. I have not signed anything yet.

 

[Docsknotinn]

Don is right. Do not get caught in the stat zone. There is little HP difference between the 2210 and most of the small frame 4010 series. But there is a lot of other differences. Hydraulic capacity, pre set rock shaft adjustments, more weight, more tire choices, better tires, folding Rops, full category 1 3ph Vs limited category 1. Try to do some test drives. I like my 2210 but I do have plans to trade up to a 4115. Dave

 

[Hambone]

<font color="red"> attachment that will quickly mount on the loader that I can weld a 2 inch receiver on for trailer balls </font>

You can use a attachment for the 3ph to also do this. What is the tongue weight on one of those boats?

 

[sosmerc]

I should also have mentioned, it is mandatory that my receiver be on the FRONT of my tractor so that I can see to maneauver easily without having to crank my neck around.
I'm pushing boats in and out of a garage with limited side clearance so I have to be able to see well.
As for tongue weight, most will be between 75-150 lbs.
Tandem axles usually are pretty light on the front and have little weight, yet they are the hardest to steer around with a hand dolley...and thus the need for my tractor.

 

[40Kchicks]

Sosmerc,
As I read your description of what you’re wanting the tractor for I can’t help but think that a skid steer might be a better choice. I always use my skid steer instead of tractor for moving trailers around. They are so much more maneuverable. With a skid steer the work is right in front of you instead of out past the tractor. This would help when moving parts and boats around. Also the hydrostatic control makes moving inches really easy. The standard quick attach makes switching between forks, buckets, and other attachments super fast and easy. The heavy duty loader on skid steer make snow or dirt removal really easy.

If you do try out a skid steer let me recommend the electrical over hydraulic controls like the ones that are standard on CAT and optional on most other brands including JD. They are easier for the beginner and nicer in the long run.

Good luck
Eric