Buying Advice Need some advice on a new rig
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GManBart
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- Massey Ferguson 241, Kubota SVL90-2
Not to be a wise guy, but sell the 3710 and buy a tractor with a loader. You might get lucky, but I wouldn't be hopeful. This is a pretty common mistake people make. There aren't many 12-15 year old Kubotas in salvage yards, and people almost never sell the loader if their machine. That means supply is essentially zero. You might be able to get one from Kubota, or Woods, but I'd expect to pay $5k plus....ouch.
GMan, I knew that finding a Kubota loader would be near impossible and that I would probably have to get an aftermarket one. Even if I sped $4-5 for a FEL I still got a good enough deal that would make it worth it. If not I can sell the tractor as you suggested and make a couple of bucks.
TSO
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I'm cheap, and definitely one for saving money if/when I find a great deal .... but, I agree. I'd sell that old 3710 (hopefully you make some money on it) and put it towards a new(er) machine with special financing and a warranty.
FYI, from what I've seen, the woods loaders are weaker than the factory loaders.
The Kioti DK45se cab can be had (if you can find one) for around $28k, and that would probably be a direct comparison to the LS XR4046 power wise.
Is your 1710 a Massey? Have you looked for a 1643 or 1648 ?
And, as already stated ... The only real negative of the LS is the low lift height. I switched from an LS R4047 to this Massey (like you, I went cab shopping and I compared all the brands again) ... And the Massey lifts about 18" higher than the LS did, and another 5" or so higher than the Kioti.
I got a great deal on the Massey, otherwise it would have just been too expensive and I probably would have gone with either the Kioti, or a TYM T503.
Good luck with your L3710
I found a local dealer that made me a good deal on a new Kubota loader for my tractor. I will have around 13K into my tractor when it's all said and done. Not too bad for a 3710 with cab air and heat with only 2,000 hours. I think it will also be easier to sell with a new Kubota loader on it if I ever want to upgrade to a new unit.
TSO
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See what they'd charge ya to paint the tractor ... That new loader is gonna come with fancy new paint. 