What is the deal with tractor websites?

[CompactTractorFan]

I would be willing to bet that the website builders never sat in a tractor or hooked up a implement. Hen Sweet

Ken, I think one of your chickens hacked your TBN account. :laughing:

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

You'd be amazed at what can be coded. Trust me, I know.

I am a developer myself, I write code about half my day any more... plus I sell tractors, so I'd say I'm uniquily qualitified to say that writing a config tool for tractors that actually works is a momumental task.

I think Messick's is independent, isn't it? I know you guys have been selling blue for a lot of years, but there's no actual affilliation with CNH, is there?

No affilliation. There where factory stores 20-30 years ago, but those where all sold to private owners.

 

[oldballs]

I've been to the Kubota site several times to guesstamate a certain model and attachments. It always works for me and I don't know squat about computers.:thumbsup:

 

[DavesTractor]

AMEN!!! they actually loose my business if they don't post the price. i won't even look their way.

I totally understand that sentiment. But most of the major manufacturers prohibit dealers from advertising anything other than MSRP on the web. If a dealer lists price, he gets in trouble, and loses co-op funding or whatever other mechanism the manufacturer uses to enforce this rule.

I think it made sense at one point, but things have changed drastically in the last few years. It is probably time to revisit that idea. I'm a tractor dealer, but I know when I shop on the web, I want to see prices also.

For those that don't like phones and prefer a keyboard, an email to a dealer will get you a price. If you want the most accurate price, give your zip code, tell whether you are farm tax or not, and tell them what pricing options you want. Its not too much for a dealer to ask for this info, because he is going to spend some time pricing out your package and responding to you.

 

[Dr_Zinj]

Never met a dealer willing to dicker over the internet. Besides, those builds are for MSRP, which invariably means what the dealer wants to sell for as a bottom price.

 

[jlsmith]

When you the "Build your tractor" option you are getting the MSRP. I have yet sold a tractor at MSRP. If you want a real price call the dealer and talk to them or email them. I do a lot of pricing over the phone or threw emails. :thumbsup:
Good luck with your search and if I can be of any help to anyone just PM me.
Jeremy