Price Check TC24D Price

bmac · Apr 9, 2003

I haven't seen many 24D owners here so I don't know if this will generate much response, but I'll give it a shot.

Received a price quote for a new TC24D today. Here is the breakdown:

TC24D Hydro - $10,000
12LA FEL - $ 3,550
756C Backhoe- $ 5,200
60" MMM - $ 2,200

Total - $20,950 + Tax

A quote yesterday from a different dealer was $23,900 for a similar package. The difference was his quote included a Woods 6500 backhoe (3PH mount) instead of the NH hoe.

So, it seems like today's quote is pretty good. I would appreciate any comments.

BTW - Yesterday's quote came from a dealer about an hour away from me. Very nice salesman, well established company, large inventory (NH and Kubota - more Kubota than NH), etc. I would feel very comfortable buying from them. Today's quote is from a dealership owned by a neighbor of mine. 15 minutes to his store. Been in buisness about a year - decent tractor inventory, limited parts inventory, small service area. In other words - he still neds to grow his buisness. However, as I have known him personally for about 6 years, I certainly trust him and the advice he would offer. He worked for his dad's Kubota dealership for many years before venturing out on his own. The reason I bring all of this to your attention is the quality of the dealer always comes up when you fine folks are offering advice. And while there are distinct differences in the "feel" of each of these places, I would not hesitate to do buisness with either. However, the price difference makes this a no-brainer if y'all think today's quote is a fair price.

jwstewar · Apr 9, 2003

Don't know where you are, but when I was pricing last August - still haven't bought still hoping. I talked to a dealer here in Ohio and priced the 24, the 60" MMM Rear-Discharge, and the 12 LA loader for $15,200 out the door or more correctly delivered to my door including pickup/delivery for any warranty work. Was a great deal just too bad finances on my end weren't as ready as I thought they were gonna be. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif But I'm still hoping. Funny everybody always says find the right tractor - I did, it was a Kubota B7500, but then I found the right attachment in the rear discharge MMM and they made me want a different tractor.

thcri · Apr 9, 2003

I guess I would take today's quote unless someone can say the Woods back hoe is worth $2950.00 more. Also the hour away is ok, but not as good as 15 minutes. Your quote today was from a friend that you know and I am sure he will take care of you down the road unless you fear of him going out of business. Even at that you still should be able to get warranty work done by someone else.

Today's quote is a pretty good price. I don't think you will find that anyplace else. It is almost like he forgot something.

murph

Anonymous Poster · Apr 9, 2003

I paid $16,400 in Los Angeles for:

TC24D
12LA Loader with 54 inch bucket
Gearmore 54 inch box blade with hydro rippers
TNT
delivery
50 hour pickup and service

Hope this helps.

Oh and the tractor, it's working out just fine!

Anonymous Poster · Apr 9, 2003

I just bought a 24D gear FWD, the price for the tractor was 9,900. Sounds to me like you are getting a very good deal on the tractor if it is FWD. And a good deal on it, if it is not. I do not know about the rest of the equipment. Good luck.

bmac · Apr 10, 2003

Sounds like our quotes were similar. Know what you mean about the $$. Waiting for the bad news (income taxes) from my accountant before I will know for sure if I can do this.

Bruce

bmac · Apr 10, 2003

Murph,
I actually went to the other dealer to look at Kubotas. As they are also a NH dealer, I had them give me a couple of quotes. However, he did not have any Class I Boomers on the lot. When I returned home, I popped back on TBN to compare prices on the Kubotas. He was kind of high. That's when I decided to check into the NH a little more with my local dealer and found things to be much cheaper here.

As far as him going out of buisness, I guess its a possibility but I'm not worried about it. My understanding is the 1st 5 years are the most critical so he is still in the vulnerable zone. But, he is a hard worker, a nice guy and knows his stuff. Its unfortunate the economy had a hiccup about the time he opened. I might have to wait for a part to be ordered, but heh, with the quality of Blue tractors, before I need a repair, he will probably have a fully-stocked parts inventory with 3 parts guys behind the counter.

Bruce