Super Ultra Newb and BX2530

[Bigshow]

(I mean BX2350....cant change the title....)

I have a limited budget and am needing to get the following done on my 5 acre lot:

Keep dirt 'black' in new shelterbelt rows (12 450ft rows with 12'-15' spacing around each tree.

Maintain ~3.5-4 acres of field grass (brush hog it from time to time)

Repair/Maintain 300ft gravel drive (upkeep and snow removal)

So, what implements can i get away with for starters? Here's what i was thinking:

Tractor:
BX2530 - quoted at $10,250 for tractor and hydraulics for FEL (no FEL included in this price...just hydraulics)

Implements:
FEL - gravel work, moving timbers around that would be no more than 400lbs

Rake - gravel and shelterbelt maintenance

rear 60" blade for snow

Land Pride rotary cutter for 20HP tractor - field maintenance

So, are these the correct implements i should be looking at? How about the base price on the tractor - its just a hair under MSRP, how much more should i ask them to come down? $14K is my ceiling.

I'm looking at new primarily b/c i want something easy to drive that many operators can hop on and go. And i'll be building a house on my own against a clock..and tractor repair and screwing around simply cant be part of it.

So, in short....am i on the right track? suggestions??

thanks.

 

[asylum575]

Big show,
You didn't mention where your from. Prices tend to be regional. $10750 seem high without the bucket. If i'm not mistaken, TBNers have been buying the 2350 with the FEL for around $11000. How many dealers have you conacted and how many are close by?

Ed

 

[Bigshow]

I'm from South Dakota. Looks like 3 dealers locally and somewhat near me. I have only talked to one...I know the one i talked to sells the BX2350 with hydraulics for FEL (just hydraulics doesnt included FEL) and MMM for $11250.

I asked if buying tractor + implements is a better deal for all of us (dealer and I) and i was told 'no'.

I havent tried the other guys..yet.