Newbie Waiting for my Grand L3560 to be delivered

[LoysToys]

Well I had a Yanmar YM180(18 HP) with FEL for several years.
Old and decrepit. Maintained it well and it kept on chugging and it has met my needs but sometimes I needed a bit more horses.
Recently sold it.

Was looking for a used replacement in the 25 HP range, but wasn't much available that interested me. Budget increase.

Step-up one - looking at new Kubota B2650. Wow, lots of options. Huge price differences across multiple states. Settled. Ready for RoadTrip to Kansas. Ready to order. Wife says, "that's not much bigger that your riding mower". Budget increase.

Step-up two - looking at used L series Kubota's. Some available that I can make work for me, but its a lot of money for an unknown to me, used machine. Interest Rate is high making used cost as much as a new machine by payoff. Budget increase.

Step-up three - New L3300. But its more of a workhorse, so I have to add several things to it to be comfy for an old man. Dollars are getting high, but what the hay it's 0% interest. Wife sits in a used Grand L3540 and says we need this glass thingy(CAB). Budget increase.

Step-up four - looking at New Grand L3560HSTC. Wife says she is fine with the budget buster. Waiting for delivery.

Turns out that sometimes you can benefit from having the financial advisor involved in the search.:thumbsup:

It's almost ready for delivery.:cool2:

 

[KenB2920]

Sure is pretty.

Not tying to pry to much, can you send me a PM on what the cost is. I'm curious to know what the new ones are going for. I've got a 3540.

 

[TomSeller]

Looks super nice. More pics when you get it please.

 

[TripleR]

Congratulations, very nice tractor.

"Turns out that sometimes you can benefit from having the financial adviser involved in the search.:thumbsup:"

It sure does, mine "talked me into a bigger tractor with cab as well"; being a modern enlightened man, I acquiesced and bought one to keep her happy.

 

[ovrszd]

Loy, it's ALWAYS beneficial to have the Financial Advisor involved earlier, rather than later.

I loved the "Glass Thingy" comment!!!! Made me laugh outloud. My wife says things like that a lot. She is NOT tractor savvy. And if "involved" is always supportive. When she questions purchases is when they are thrown at her after the fact. Then there is a "justification" discussion.

Congrats on the new purchase. Anxious to see pictures.

Also Welcome to TBN.

 

[ovrszd]

Where is Falcon Colorado anyway??

Never mind, I Mapquest'd it. When I saw the map I remembered it. I travel that road almost every year going to Alamosa. Been by there many times. Will actually be going by there 1st of July.

 

[k0ua]

I think one of those "glass thingys" would be really nice.

 

[mddorange]

:welcome:
To TBN LT. Lucky you.

 

[LoysToys]

CAB Tractor with HST+, LA805 Loader, 66" Tiller, and Taxes. Just North of $37k.

 

[LoysToys]

Hey TripleR,
Gotta keep Momma happy. And I get a great rig in the process.