?'s regrading the 5x03 series

[bigtater]

Re: ?\'s regrading the 5x03 series

So you think the 5103 should'nt have a problem pulling the mx8 at good speed? With the NH TC35 I am pulling a light duty 6ft bush hog mowing in 5th or 6th gear out of 12 with no problems front end gets a little light on the steeper hills but not bad. Deere shows them as having 42 pto hp. Sorry for all the questions just trying to get my ducks in a row.

Thanks once again,
Tater

 

[deerefan]

Re: ?\'s regrading the 5x03 series

None at all...I pull my 286 in B-1 or 2 thru some thick grass...tractor doesn't even bog. 5103 has plenty of power.

 

[cowboydoc]

Re: ?\'s regrading the 5x03 series

I agree with deerefan I don't think you will have a problem. The 03 has a low, middle, and high range. I think you would be fine with anything in the middle range similiar to your NH. I know you're trying to save money but for the couple thousand more I would sure go to the 5303. You know you would have the power to do anything you wanted then. I would get the front weights and put fluid in your tires. But I would do that with any tractor I had especially if I was going to be doing alot of hill work.

 

[bigtater]

Re: ?\'s regrading the 5x03 series

I called my local dealer. 5203 price with one rear remote is 16000.
Does this sound like a good price?

Thanks,
Tater

 

[cowboydoc]

Re: ?\'s regrading the 5x03 series

That's too high unless they've raised prices. What does it spec out for on the JD configurator?

 

[bigtater]

Re: ?\'s regrading the 5x03 series

16,905+505 for the remote.

 

[cowboydoc]

Re: ?\'s regrading the 5x03 series

I did a quick check and you should be able to get the base machine for $14,000-$14,500. That's about 15% off of list price. $16,000 is almost full retail which is $16,900.

With the one remote I would at least make them go $14,700. That's only 15% off of list which still gives them a profit. I usually get 20-25% off of list but I've got a really good dealer and buy alot of equipment.

 

[bigtater]

Re: ?\'s regrading the 5x03 series

I think it will be worth calling around. It did sound a little steep to me. I'm wanting a canopy and some front weights i may try to work that into the price what's the going rate for them?

 

[5103Owner]

Re: ?\'s regrading the 5x03 series

I was told by my dealer that front weights cost a little less than a dollar a pound, and I paid about $395 for the canopy and $75 for the mounting kit. prices may be different now because I bought my tractor last july.

 

[bigtater]

Re: ?\'s regrading the 5x03 series

I called a few other dealers yesterday they used the computer pricing and and came up with pretty much the same right at 16,000. How would be the best way to make an offer. I'm wanting to have the tires filled a canopy added maybe some front weights. I'm looking at buying a mx8 at the same time as the tractor.