New X700 Series vs late model X700 Ultimate series

[950Tourer]

My dad traded in his 2010 X740 on a 2013 X750 about a month ago. He loves it. I do too, because I bought his "old" 740 that only had about 300 hours. The 750 does have a smaller fuel tank. But, he takes his deck off several times a year to clean it. And because of his age, the removal of the 740 deck was becoming cumbersome. He also likes that cleaning the screens is easier, and I think the backup/work lights are a bit brighter due to the design of the lenses. The availability of a loader for the 750 was a non-issue for him as he also has a 4005 with a FEL.

 

[JDTank]

My dad traded in his 2010 X740 on a 2013 X750 about a month ago. He loves it. I do too, because I bought his "old" 740 that only had about 300 hours. The 750 does have a smaller fuel tank. But, he takes his deck off several times a year to clean it. And because of his age, the removal of the 740 deck was becoming cumbersome. He also likes that cleaning the screens is easier, and I think the backup/work lights are a bit brighter due to the design of the lenses. The availability of a loader for the 750 was a non-issue for him as he also has a 4005 with a FEL.

I am never satisfied with factory lighting on any machine or vehicle.

I have multiple LED lights sitting in the garage right now waiting for install. I am also going to install an LED flood light underneath my seat pan that will shine down onto my deck at night. It will light up the underside of the tractor really well, almost like underglow on a John Deere.

 

[bubbacuse77]

I bought my X740 in February of 2013. I had the choice to wait another month and buy a new X7 series, but I opted out of that. I personally feel that the machine has been cheapened down in some aspects. The dash area along with the hood looks like a lower quality product than the previous models. I like the look of my 2012 better than the new machines. I have a larger fuel tank in my machine too, versus the new 2013's.

The only gripe I have is the deck removal can be a pain on the older X7's, just like some others have mentioned. I hardly take my deck off, so for me, it wasn't a deal breaker.

What was left of the 2012 X7's went FAST this year. I purchased the last X740 machine in my entire Province. That was only 2 months into the year too, not even spring time yet. When I was shopping, they only had gas powered models left. The salesman told me anyone who knows anything about these machines is grabbing what's left of the 2012's, especially the diesel models. I didn't want to take the chance of someone else scooping this one from me, so the day I went to look at it, I signed the papers on the spot.

I landed an incredible price on my machine, but even if I hadn't, I think I still would have opted for my 2012 over a new model.

Tank, I snagged the second to the last x749 in the country because of the reasons you mentioned above. Some of my slopes are 30 degrees or a bit more so the all wheel drive was a must.

 

[JDTank]

Tank, I snagged the second to the last x749 in the country because of the reasons you mentioned above. Some of my slopes are 30 degrees or a bit more so the all wheel drive was a must.

I think the honest truth is those of us who snagged the last of the 2012's feel very fortunate to have gotten them. While the new X700 series is certainly an awesome machine, some of us like and feel better about the 2012s. When I went and test drove my X740, the salesman asked me if I wanted to think about it. I knew I was getting a smoking deal, so I replied with "nope, what is there to think about"

I think the main thing is that you got what you wanted. There is nothing worse than making payments on something you settled for, or you don't truly like. My X740 feels like a family member, and I intend to keep it as long as the earth will keep me!