New M9000 and a word about buying tractors POMG

[tractorkiller]

I fragged the rear differential on My M6800. the whole thing exploded and the case grenaded. I had Ice chains on and was pushing on uneven ground. I had skidded 15,000 feet of pine the week before and I felt like I was finally beginning to respect the tractor. I had it for 28 months. I was just a bit sad. I had always told the dealer "we'll see" when he boasted about great service and support.

I called the dealer on Saturday and he had me a loaner(M9000 cab and loader ) on the Job in 2 days. I was able to finish the job.

I liked the M9000 so much I traded. My dealer made me a great trade for my M6800HSD against a M9000hsd. Now I have to gear the 9000 up for the woods work. Skid plates and limbrisers all fit with minor troubles. I liked that so much I bought an L3400HSD with loader for small farm chores. The dealer through in another multitool discount(saved me $1,400).

Anyway for the price freaks, the M9000HSD with block heater, QA1251 84" with loaded tires and welded stem covers and cast iron centers, was $36,500 I got 17,500 for the M6800 as is. And she had 1000hrs of HARD use.

The L3400HSD was $14,400(after discount) with Woods QA1009 loader loaded tires and block heater. (I start the tractors every day, and we have -40F lows for extended periods).

I know you guys get way better prices. I saw a post with a M9540 with FEL for $34,000. But the treatment I got when I fragged my baby made all the price difference worth it.

The whole deal was over in under 3 weeks and I had the loaner for every working day until the new one came. That is Piece of Mind Guaranteed. POMG

 

[riptides]

Sounds like a really good dealer for you.

Where abouts are you located?

-Mike Z.

Welcome to TBN.

 

[JoeR]

Now I know why you call yourself tractorkiller. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Joe

 

[5030]

I have an M9000HDCC3. That's an M9, hydraulic shuttle with an extra low range in th box. LA 1251 with a QA and 84" bucket, cab, all options and 3 remotes. Mine was 42K. I'm on R1's with cast centers, no valve protectors, it's a farm unit.

I just posted some pictures on the Kioti forum, were are comparing loader flex.

It's a beast. You can't beat the air ride seat.

I traded an 5030 worked HARD too. got 24 on a trade. My 7th Kubota.

 

[tractorkiller]

Sounds great Daryl. I used a cab model for a few weeks as a loaner but when I got my M9 I opted for the open station. I jsut like the open station better for woods work. Strictly personal preference.

If I can afford another M9 for haying I will get the cab. Just for the seat. As it is I'll use this one and jsut suffer. I help out a few weeks a year with hay chores on a few farms. I agree with your quote. Around here it is easy to find work if you are into long days and little pay. I was getting $30 hr for the M6800 loading round bales with a clamp. Pathetic I know but there it is. I Charge $65 an hour for just the tractor and loader for non farm work.



I am amazed by the power increase over the M6800. I did not expect so much more tractor. I love it. I can hardly wait for round bales. Probably still just get $30/hr.

Your price sounds about right. I mean the cab is like $4000 and everything else is the same as mine so I think we are just paying more here in the North country.

What do you think of the JD 5525?

 

[tractorkiller]

Actually Joe it was the untimely demise of my very favorite JD 4700 that got me that nickname. I cracked the tranny . I feel like it was the tractor, not abuse. That machine had very strong hydraulics and I feel that the loader frame was under designed. The Deere dealer got me so mad I traded for a Kubota M6800 instead of a JD 5425. The rest is history.

/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[5030]

tk:

Can't bear to type "tractorkiller".

A cab in the woods is a no-no. I tore the door off the 5030 (expensive) doing some clearing for a friend on a woodlot.

The M9 handles rounds really well. Last winter when I first got it, I helped my farm partner pull round bailed 4 x5 rounds of cornstalks out of the field. I used the front forks spread wide, stabbed 2 bales at a time in the center with a rear mount spear on the back with one. Bales were around 1500 pounds each and no problem. It's a bad dude. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I just love to hear the turbo scream. It's a testerone thing. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I never look at JD's. We are the black sheep around here. This is JD country.

 

[MarkV]

If you can do a photo sometime I’d like to see the armor you added for working in the woods.

MarkV

 

[tydp]

Well, I have to ask since I have an M6800 2wd. How did you break it????? Inquiring minds want to know. Thanks in advance.

 

[slowzuki]

I'm still a little concerned to here a diff grenade at 1000 hrs! To me 1000 hrs is a new tractor still. /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif