Newbie intro and LS pricing question

Bocephous · Jan 23, 2012

I've been browsing this forum for a couple of months now and first, wanted to say "hello" and comment on how informative this forum is. My wife and I live in northeastern PA and we own 72 acres. Probably 15 acres are pasture and the rest is wooded, and most of that is pretty steep (40-45 degree slopes). I'm without a tractor now, but will be purchasing my first tractor either late spring or early summer, so I've been out looking around. I'll be using my tractor to bush-hog our pasture, and possibly my father's pasture (another 15 acres, but hilly), moving firewood and downed trees, and general landscaping.

After looking at Kubotas a couple of weeks ago (used L4400's) I stopped by my local LS dealer today. I was quoted a pre-tax price of $19,521 for an
R3039H with loaded tires, or $20,671 for an R4041H, also with loaded tires. They each come with a FEL. I think I can do better, but am not sure how much better.

jdbnh · Jan 24, 2012

well you can get a New Holland Boomer 35 with loader and tires and hydrostat tranny for $18,900 just FYI and that is with the 0% apr for 60 months, 5 year warranty

oldtoyboyd · Jan 24, 2012

I just bought a LS R4047 yesterday for 19,400. Picked it up last night on my way home.

Bocephous · Jan 25, 2012

Looks like I should be able to get him down some. I'm also buying a Hustler Fastrak SD from him, and purchased a generator from him already.

Boyd, Does that price include tax? If I stick by his price for the R4041H I'd end up paying close to $22,000 including tax. Seems like he ought to have quite a bit of wiggle room if that's the case.