scaredychicken
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- Joined
- Jul 21, 2012
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- Location
- Salmon Arm BC, Canada
- Tractor
- John Deere 160 (1988), Arctic Cat 400 ATV (2006), Kubota BX23S (2018), Jacobsen Super Chief 1450 (1969), Cub Cadet RZT S50 zero turn mower (2012)
I posted this last week. Just wanting some feedback re priority, value for cost, usefulness or unnecessary ? I have watch some of the Messick's videos, would love opinions, knowledge and expertise from other users. Thanks.
"HERE's what is included in the deal that I am pursuing... my wife is supporting the purchase but has not yet seen the units. She will use it also.
- Kubota BX23S package (NEW) - tractor, loader, backhoe
- the 0% for 84 mos is approved.
- quick attach system
- drive-over mid mount 54" mower deck
- land pride 54" box blade
- land pride 6" post hole auger
- modifying and adding a step for me (on, off), no charge
- modifying the reverse pedal to an oversized pedal so that I can reach it easily, no charge
- canopy (sun, rain, snow) included in the deal
- steering wheel spinner knob"
I now have a number of "future purchase accessories / implements" that I am putting on a priority list for later... but wondering if I should add anything to the original sale instead. Thinking of savings, usefulness, value. First time buying a tractor.
chain tie down system (when towing) - I thought this could wait, as unit will likely be delivered
winter tire chains, set - I'm not sure if there is value in this, but it can wait a few months
BigToolRack - Kubota (future) - do other users find this a useful accessory ? - chain saw, brush cutter, bales etc? should I even bother ? (next year)
counter-weights - how important are these, given the package that I am buying ?
pallet fork (future) - definate purchase plan, but it can wait
mechanical thumb (future) - probably
grading scraper ? (or BOX ?) - going with the Box Blade, so probably not a priority anymore
wood chipper (future) - this is future luxury
claw grapple (future) - definately want this, probably fits the budget better next year
3rd function hydraulic valve (now?) - THIS IS THE NOW or LATER question ? for grapple etc
TOOTH BAR for loader (future) - NOW OR LATER ?
installed grease fittings ? - I'm not sure if this is necessity or luxury ?
2 inch spacers - REAR WHEELS - another NOW, LATER, or DON"T BOTHER question - I'm told this adds stability (on a SCUT ?) but that is good
rear wheel weights OR fill them - calcium, NOW or LATER ?
undercarriage brush protection - NOW or LATER? how useful is this for value ? when drive over mower is not attached ?
DOWNPAYMENT TARGET $5000, and Pay off loan in 4 yrs ? that's my plan. Trying to Budget for extras
KTAC Insurance (financed) - is this even available in Canada? is this a requirement, the tractor will stay on the property, and my House Insurance covers unit (my insurer claims)
cheers.
"HERE's what is included in the deal that I am pursuing... my wife is supporting the purchase but has not yet seen the units. She will use it also.
- Kubota BX23S package (NEW) - tractor, loader, backhoe
- the 0% for 84 mos is approved.
- quick attach system
- drive-over mid mount 54" mower deck
- land pride 54" box blade
- land pride 6" post hole auger
- modifying and adding a step for me (on, off), no charge
- modifying the reverse pedal to an oversized pedal so that I can reach it easily, no charge
- canopy (sun, rain, snow) included in the deal
- steering wheel spinner knob"
I now have a number of "future purchase accessories / implements" that I am putting on a priority list for later... but wondering if I should add anything to the original sale instead. Thinking of savings, usefulness, value. First time buying a tractor.
chain tie down system (when towing) - I thought this could wait, as unit will likely be delivered
winter tire chains, set - I'm not sure if there is value in this, but it can wait a few months
BigToolRack - Kubota (future) - do other users find this a useful accessory ? - chain saw, brush cutter, bales etc? should I even bother ? (next year)
counter-weights - how important are these, given the package that I am buying ?
pallet fork (future) - definate purchase plan, but it can wait
mechanical thumb (future) - probably
grading scraper ? (or BOX ?) - going with the Box Blade, so probably not a priority anymore
wood chipper (future) - this is future luxury
claw grapple (future) - definately want this, probably fits the budget better next year
3rd function hydraulic valve (now?) - THIS IS THE NOW or LATER question ? for grapple etc
TOOTH BAR for loader (future) - NOW OR LATER ?
installed grease fittings ? - I'm not sure if this is necessity or luxury ?
2 inch spacers - REAR WHEELS - another NOW, LATER, or DON"T BOTHER question - I'm told this adds stability (on a SCUT ?) but that is good
rear wheel weights OR fill them - calcium, NOW or LATER ?
undercarriage brush protection - NOW or LATER? how useful is this for value ? when drive over mower is not attached ?
DOWNPAYMENT TARGET $5000, and Pay off loan in 4 yrs ? that's my plan. Trying to Budget for extras
KTAC Insurance (financed) - is this even available in Canada? is this a requirement, the tractor will stay on the property, and my House Insurance covers unit (my insurer claims)
cheers.