Spreadsheet and price creep hell

[donotlickthetractor]

Have you looked at Egger Equipment used tractors? They have what looks like a pretty sweet 2020 CK2610SE Cab. Not sure of transmission type. Probably a 4-6 hour drive, but Egger's has been a long time Kioti dealer and respected in the area.

I have been searching local to me first, unfortunately Egger’s is over 6 hours from where I am. Thanks for the recommendation, if I expand the area, it is good to have references.

 

[shooterdon]

I'm sort of lucky, there are LS and TYM dealers nearby, having been to them all, I can say that I like both. So dealer wise, I'm not seeing a negative in either. The input on the LS vs is good to have, what does the LS tractor let you down with compared to the 2515?

I do not believe the 2515H comes with rear remotes.

https://www.rockinmoose.com/RockinMooseImages/RMF-20180323213730-19-XR4100-Brochuret.pdf

The LS I have is a great machine, but I think that the TYM 2515 would do everything I need doing now that I have modified how I handle firewood. And the 2515 is a lot less $$$.

 

[YanmarFever]

Old spouse saying: No

I see.... who wears the pants.....

 

[shooterdon]

One caution. When I invested in my tractor, I went over the spreadsheet with my fiancé. She understood the numbers and buying the right size machine was not a problem.

If you buy something you "can afford" (or get away with) and it is not the right machine, spending a more money in a couple of years to upgrade can stress the relationship.

If you screwed up the first time, you lose credibility.

Nothing wrong with buying a machine that is a bit too small to get you started if both of you agree that it may be necessary to upgrade down the road.

 

[5030]

A 4-6 hour drive to secure needed service from a selling dealer is insane, least in my book and why I always deal with a local dealer, don't matter what brand either.

 

[2manyrocks]

Not having a good dealer within reasonable hauling distance can mean real trouble.

 

[D&D]

You guys crack me up. Most of you claim to be able to fix anything, but tractor stuff requires “dealer only support”. Not everyone lives within
‘the zone’. As local “mom and pops” get gobbled up by corporate operations, less and less will be available. Attention will need to be paid to sales vs servicing locations.

 

[2manyrocks]

Some DPF problems can only be repaired at a dealership.

 

[paulsharvey]

There is a difference between the Only dealer for that brand is 6 hrs away, vs, buying from a dealer 6 hrs away, and having one maybe 1 or 2 hours way. You donr have to have warranty or service work done where you buy it.

 

[donotlickthetractor]

I see.... who wears the pants.....

Oh, it's definitely my wife. This is not something I claimed otherwise