Need help deciding on what to purchase

[George2615]

Welcome to TBN..................

I've had my LS for 2 1/2 years now with no issues. My selling dealer no longer sells the LS brand (this happened shortly after I bought mine) and I was concerned about dealer support. I contacted LS who assured me any LS dealer would honor the warranty. I met an LS service rep at our local Farm Show and he was very helpful. He introduced me to another dealer who was at the show and he was very happy to gain me as a customer and take care of any warranty issues if any come up. So far I've only bought filters from the new dealer and he's been great.

When I was looking, LS came with many options other brands charge extra for and their price was better. My 36HP cab model was just over your budget including tax. No one else came close. All other brands I looked at were 3-5K more for less. I'm in a snow belt area too which is why I got a cab model with heat and A/C this time.

Good luck with your choice.

 

[bspeedy]

You have been looking at lawnmowers. Think bigger.

You might have to travel to find a 45hp tractor for your price.

You'll thank us later...

100% agree. You will be greatly underwhelmed by one of these little ones when you get it home.

 

[DieselBound]

Might contemplate finding something from out of state and having it transported. If the deal is good enough you'll still come out ahead.

Sometimes "bigger" can't get 'er done D):

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[Polarisjunky]

I have finally purchased a tractor. I was in a debate between a Deere and a Kubota. I was between a 2025r/2032r and a L3301.

When I was at the Kubota dealer signing my paperwork I also looked at the Grand L3560. The L3560 was an awesome unit but it did not suit my needs. It was a little too big. I almost pulled the trigger on the L3901. In the end I decided on an L3301 with FEL/QA66 bucket, 60" box blade and a 64" snowblower(3 point). The snowblower was last minute as it only made a difference of $35 per month w/ 0% financing.

For my first tractor I feel this one will suit my needs for the future. I needed it to grade the driveway/snow removal, assist with deer plots and help the kids add trails to our property.

Big thanks to John at Ginop Sale in Williamsburg, MI. He was very patient with me. He answered every question and let me buzz around on a few of the units. Everyone at the dealership was very helpful thru out the process.

I decided that my purchase would be a Kubota or Deere based on their dealer network. I am not knocking the other brands in any way.


Thanks for all your help TractorByNet Community.

PJ

 

[kneedeep]

:welcome:

At least you bought a tractor!!

Without pictures- never happened!

:stirthepot:

 

[Polarisjunky]

It gets delivered Tuesday, lol. I gave the dealer a bunch of money with only a stack of papers in return stating I owe money every month.

 

[Polarisjunky]

It gets delivered Tuesday, lol. I gave the dealer a bunch of money with only a stack of papers in return stating I owe money every month.

 

[DieselBound]

Great! Now, don't scratch it! :laughing:

 

[George2615]

Congrats on your new toys.

 

[Polarisjunky]

Thx, I have 7 hours on it already. I did wash it before I put it to bed. I am more than happy with it. I feel I would have regretted a bigger tractor. It has all the power I need and I can get get in the woods with it.