Hello All,
Like many threads I have read, it is my first tractor purchase. I have read many forum posts detailing the importance of deal support(especially for someone with little tractor knowledge). I have my spreadsheet and have been visited the dealerships to drive the tractors on the lot. It seems a little "fake" though to be driving around on asphalt trying to evaluate whether the machine will do the job at our property.
Would someone more saavy give their 2cents about what I should ask for, try out, etc. One dealer offered to bring the tractor onsite to try out. If I do that, what other considerations? I know I will get it dirty, what if I scuff up the loader bucket? I know these questions probably sound silly to most of you, but I just wanted to understand what I am committing to and if there are other questions i should be asking in the context of "dealer support" and "negotiating" because the person I am negotiating with, is not the person I will be talking/seeing when there is an issue with the tractor. How do you evaluate the "service department"?
Outside of the general, "When buying a tractor", specifically, I live outside of San Diego and took some pictures of the property that I tried to add to my profile. I think I have narrowed it down to a YN359 new, but model year 2018 with bucket and box at $42,200 +tax is the quote. As I have browsed forums, I know that there are states that can get better deals, but here it isn't a large agricultural area and not much haggling inclined. Both Kubota and Yanmar, as well as Deere had more of a "This is the price, do you want it mentality". Maybe the Yanmar person will have some flexibility, since the tractor is onsite, and I am closer to purchasing(started in May looking). For some of the work I have planned developing our property, I like the idea of the quick clamp bucket solutions for shovel attachments and receiver hitches.
thank you to all that help on this forum. I tried to be more educated and search threads before posting but if I missed and article or post that answers these, please direct me!



Like many threads I have read, it is my first tractor purchase. I have read many forum posts detailing the importance of deal support(especially for someone with little tractor knowledge). I have my spreadsheet and have been visited the dealerships to drive the tractors on the lot. It seems a little "fake" though to be driving around on asphalt trying to evaluate whether the machine will do the job at our property.
Would someone more saavy give their 2cents about what I should ask for, try out, etc. One dealer offered to bring the tractor onsite to try out. If I do that, what other considerations? I know I will get it dirty, what if I scuff up the loader bucket? I know these questions probably sound silly to most of you, but I just wanted to understand what I am committing to and if there are other questions i should be asking in the context of "dealer support" and "negotiating" because the person I am negotiating with, is not the person I will be talking/seeing when there is an issue with the tractor. How do you evaluate the "service department"?
Outside of the general, "When buying a tractor", specifically, I live outside of San Diego and took some pictures of the property that I tried to add to my profile. I think I have narrowed it down to a YN359 new, but model year 2018 with bucket and box at $42,200 +tax is the quote. As I have browsed forums, I know that there are states that can get better deals, but here it isn't a large agricultural area and not much haggling inclined. Both Kubota and Yanmar, as well as Deere had more of a "This is the price, do you want it mentality". Maybe the Yanmar person will have some flexibility, since the tractor is onsite, and I am closer to purchasing(started in May looking). For some of the work I have planned developing our property, I like the idea of the quick clamp bucket solutions for shovel attachments and receiver hitches.
thank you to all that help on this forum. I tried to be more educated and search threads before posting but if I missed and article or post that answers these, please direct me!



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