used 40D vs. new 35D?

[Anonymous Poster]

used 40D vs new 35D?


Hi folks...watching the posts for awhile and now am on the brink of buying my first tractor. Going to be removing snow on a hilly gravel drive here in upstate NY as well as doing routine loader/rotary cutter work.

Dealer has a used 40D w/ supersteer, 17LA loader w/ 72" bucket, and loaded rear industrial tires. Tractor quoted at $19,000 w/ 89 hours on it -sold new this past July and just returned this week by customer looking for a bigger rig. Dealer has also quoted a 72" Curtis blade for $2,250 (sounds high to me?).

Separately was quoted was quoted $19,500 for a new 35D w/o supersteer, 16LA loader w 72" bucket, industrial tires, and a 60" rotary cutter. $2,500 for 716C 72" rear mount snow blower.

Any feedback on the equipment and pricing of these deals would be greatly appreciated.

 

[MDNY]

Are you in Buffalo you guys are getting pounded with snow, about 3FT and climbing.

The supersteer adds value (if you really could use it) and about $1-1.5k to the original price. Tractor & FEL compared the 89 Hours are barely even broken in. Compare the 4D package new to the 35D and see if the used one is worth it.

 

[jinman]

I'd go with the 40D since 89 hours is essentially weekend use over 6 months. The little extra weight and hp will come in handy. After all, you still have 18 months or 1911 hours left on the 40D warranty. Use the $500 difference to help buy the rotary cutter and snow blower and you will be set.

 

[John_Mc]

One plus of the 40D: in this model you steo up to a 4 cylinder engine. The 35D has a 3 cylinder.

 

[MDNY]

The extra cylinder on the 40D is a benefit, but so is the extra power (if you will need it) for the long term.

 

[petegt]

Thanks for the input, fellas. I'll be taking delivery of a nearly new (89 hrs0 40D on Wednesday. Hoping that the snow holds off til then...we've had a dusting here compared to Buffalo, but i should soon be set to take on the winter with my 72" rear-mount snow thrower.

 

[TxSam]

Congrats petegt!/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Sounds like you got a winner there, I don't think you'll regret going with the 40. Let us know how that first drive goes when you get it home!

 

[MDNY]

Petegt - Post the photos of the snow banks you will be throwing around. If anything it may be good insurance to make sure you don't get any snow