What encourages you to buy a John Deere?

[CurlyDave]

Pure & simple, it was the dealer.

I was inexperienced in tractors, but thought I wanted either a 110 TLB or a Kubota L39. I was leaning toward the L39.

The Kubota dealer gave me a quote on a basic L39, but he didn't have one I could drive and the kids working there were just that -- kids.

I went over to the Deere dealer and his price was a few thousand higher, but he showed me the machine, let me drive it and then explained that he ordered all of his 110s with all of the extra hydraulics, and a 4-n-1 loader bucket. Then he explained why I wanted those features. He was right.

Back to the Kubota dealer, and the guys there priced out one equipped just like the Deere. Well, almost. They didn't have HST, and it wasn't even an option. Their's came to about $1500 less than the Deere.

I agonized over whether the HST was really worth $1500. I decided it probably was.

Back to the Deere dealer. He said before you buy this, I want to come out and look at your property just to be sure you are getting the right machine. So, he came out and looked it over before I bought. Now he had a sure sale, but took the chance on losing it just to make certain I would be happy.

Two days later he delivered the tractor. I was a little unhappy that it had 13 hours on the clock instead of 1 or 2. But since then I have come to realize that a 13 hour 110 was a much better deal than a 1 hour L39. Even for $1500 more.

Better fit, finish, design, and the HST all make the decision right.

 

[jamestaylor72]

Sitting on the machine, she announced that she would pay half if I got the 3320 (yes she has her own cash stash).

WOW !!! Now thats my kinda woman !! You're a lucky man Woody!

All kidding aside,, for me, it was JD's reputation. The ease of locating parts, and the resale. Plus, growing up,, I never had any "orange" toy tractors !

 

[jrutherford]

thx! This is a great forum, I have learned a lot. I Joined a while back when I bought my 2520. A week ago I rolled up to 3520 w/cab and 300CX and all..... will be delivered monday!

 

[jrutherford]

that thx! was to a fellow welcoming me.... still learning to use the forum..... I'm sure I'll be forgiven - heh-heh. (dough!!)

 

[KB9UDE]

Let us see pics of the new 3520 cab. It is a membership requirement here

Good luck with the new machine.

John

 

[jrutherford]

will send pics of 3520/cab and I have the new backhoe that goes with cab coming in a couple more weeks. New hoe is model 375.

 

[Revelation]

I wanted a very good tractor by an American company (I believe in supporting American company's when they are close to or above the foreign) that had an excellent reputation, looked great, had good dealers in the area, and of course they need to look and ride great.

 

[crashz]

My tractor was well used whe I bought it, but in my area, JD has the best dealership with the most prodcuts on hand to offer. The NH dealer rarely has anything new, and his prices are beyond all reasonable expectations. The Kubota dealers are kinda far, and thats it. So most used compacts in my area are John Deeres.

I'm all for supporting American companies, and will buy another JD if they offer a competitively priced economy tractor that would rival the Kubota L series. I think with the new 3E series, that will be just the ticket. I'm really looking forward to seeing these in person and test driving them.

 

[TomWhite]

I wanted a very good tractor by an American company (I believe in supporting American company's when they are close to or above the foreign) that had an excellent reputation, looked great, had good dealers in the area, and of course they need to look and ride great.

I don't want to open a big can of worms here, believe me. But aren't the engines made in China or Thailand? Where is the transmission, frame and sheet metal from?

Again, I'm not trying to down-talk Deere. I just want to know for certain. By the way, I have a New Holland that I'm sure uses a foreign engine.

 

[ragkar]

The higher prices. I believe that if something is priced higher than its competitor, it must be because it's better. For example, look at the low quality gas that we're getting now compared to a month ago.