Thinking of upgrading .

NIXON · Feb 14, 2005

I currently own a 3130 with 513 loader . I'm thinking about getting a 3430 with 723 loader . My current machine has around 90 hrs.and is a year and a bit old . It's been maintained well , but has it's battle scars . What would be the best way for me to upgrade ?
Dealer trade ,or sell the machine I have and then purchase a new one ? Thanks , John

DK35vince · Feb 14, 2005

John,
I vote you give the 3130 to your buddy Vince and start from scratch !! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

If you feel you want to upgrade from a 3130, I would go straight to the 3830 w/723 loader.. My opinion.

_RaT_ · Feb 14, 2005

I went through some of what you are going through. Mine was not so much of an upgrade as a change to a model that better suited my needs. I sold a Kubota L48, in great condition, about 200 hours. Used tire shine type stuff on all the rubber, had the thing immaculate, then needed it, got it dirty a few more times, cleaned it a few more times, the second guy that came by wanted it bad. He got it for $2000 less then I paid but he did not have to pay state sales tax, something he was well aware of and very happy about. If you pay sales tax on new tractors and don't on used ones, you will have a very desireable tractor. I got much more selling it myself then the dealer would give. I still had warranty left as well and that made the new buyer more willing to take the risk of going used as it is transferable. Best wishes with your decision.

NIXON · Feb 14, 2005

Vince a 3830 would be nice ! But I'm most likely to be bruised to bad by the wife to even think about it .
Actually if I'd have thought it through, the 3130 with a 723 would have done me well . It's just that I've found a few things that seem to challenge the 513 .,not the tractor .
No body is going to buy a loader on it's own , so the machine has to go with it . As an extention of that thought .... " if I like the 3130 , I'll Love the 3430 /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif "
As To giving My 3130 to You. You bet !! Just give Me that old worn out DK of Yours !(and BH ) Heck I'll trade You straight up , even though I'll have to learn to shift gears /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif John

NIXON · Feb 14, 2005

RAT , Thanks for the advice ,it's very much appreciated .
John

DK35vince · Feb 14, 2005

John,
Will your dealer trade loaders ?
Maybe he will give you a price for your 513 loader towards a 723.
If you can get an idea of $ for loader upgrade VS $ upgrading the entire unit it may help decide which way is the best to go.

Henro · Feb 14, 2005

John,

I see it the same way as Vince, except you should give the 3130 to your friend Bill! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Whoops...I see that did not work for Vince either... /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Vince hit the nail on the head, keep the tractor, trade the loader in on the larger one. That will make it possible for you to also put a BH90 backhoe on the tractor at the same time, which will give the dealer more incentive to get the deal done!

There...that was easy... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

frank_f15 · Feb 14, 2005

VINCE; if JOHN was able to make a deal on upgrading the loader, would it give that much more capabilities with the same tractor? i really don't know. Then it is just possible that our friend NIXON has a case of TRACTORITIS /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif THE OVERWHELMING NEED TO BUY A NEW TRACTOR.

_RaT_ · Feb 14, 2005

It does give you a loader with higher lift height and the all important bucket angles. Because of the 4 bar linkage, you get better rollback angles. That really helps when carry large loads low or when loading the bucket with a shovel which is typical when loading junk in it.

DK35vince · Feb 14, 2005

( VINCE; if JOHN was able to make a deal on upgrading the loader, would it give that much more capabilities with the same tractor?)

The 723 is a stronger loader with a heavier mounting frame, so it will help him out with power some. (around 500# more lift capacity, give or take)
I know John also would like a BH90 backhoe and upgrading loaders will give him that option to go with the BH 90 hoe.

( Then it is just possible that our friend NIXON has a case of TRACTORITIS /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif THE OVERWHELMING NEED TO BUY A NEW TRACTOR. )

Frank,
I'm afraid most of us here have tractoritis syndrome /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif