2012 models

[rkeith]

When will the 2012 models come out? I'm in the marker for a 3300SU but I'd like to get one after the 2012 models come out so I can get me a deal on a 2011 model! :thumbsup:

 

[TripleR]

Actually tractors are not like cars/trucks as to model years, so you can't really count on "good deals" on them. It's hard to tell the year a tractor was made.

Changes in pricing on newer shipping can affect prices as well as other factors.

 

[rkeith]

Thank you. I never would have guessed.

 

[TripleR]

It has been discussed on here quite a bit. By looking at the serial number you can get with a dealer or manufacturer and determine the date of manufacture. On some models you can tell generally by certain features or designations such as the Grand L -1/-2/-3, but since there is no title you really can't tell most of the time.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

If you want a tractor or even need one then now is the time to buy. Rare (never) for me to see any discounts because one tractor was made a day later than the other one or even a month or even a year.
Prices keep going up so usually the newer tractor is more because the prices have gone up which in its self makes the older one (that came in last week) discounted.
Contact Barlows for the already discounted price.

 

[rkeith]

@JOHNTHOMAS
"Contact Barlows for the already discounted price." ??

Who or what is Barlows?

 

[TripleR]

Barlow's is a tractor dealer in Kentucky from whom many TBN members have purchased tractors; John is on his 13th or 14th I forget. They deliver to most places.

Barlow Equipment - Home of the Kubota Tractor Package Builder

 

[crbr]

When will the 2012 models come out? I'm in the marker for a 3300SU but I'd like to get one after the 2012 models come out so I can get me a deal on a 2011 model! :thumbsup:

Due to the bad issues in Japan that has impacted their economic structure, Kubota is foregoing the 2012 models, delaying production until 2013. This will hold the price of 2011s so you'll have to wait. :confused2:

 

[shownuff]

sounds like a shortage of machines coming soon = price increase

 

[OrangeRidge]

There's no shortage in a recession that's lasted like this one . Cash is
still king , if you don't have a trade ( which Dealers don't want in
this climate ) .

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

I want trades, heck we have one trade in compact for every 5 people looking for one.

 

[kuboman]

I want trades, heck we have one trade in compact for every 5 people looking for one.

So why is it every time I go to trade I get insulted
If a dealer truly wanted trades then it would make sense to offer a little more. I know I would trade more often on new if my trade was not stolen from me.:confused2:

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

So why is it every time I go to trade I get insulted
If a dealer truly wanted trades then it would make sense to offer a little more. I know I would trade more often on new if my trade was not stolen from me.:confused2:

Maybe your going to the wrong place to trade. I've bought 13 from Barlows. Still have 5 of the 13, sold one of the 13 myself and all the rest were trades back to Barlows. I never felt insulted with the trade or I wouldn't have continued doing it.
Try another dealer with your trades but just remember he can buy new ones wholesale and HAS to make a profit to cover overhead. Now go trade.:thumbsup:

 

[TripleR]

John, but we were discussing "used" tractors.:laughing::laughing::laughing:

 

[bigbull338]

any sane dealer will take those nice clean barely used tractors on trade for a new tractor.to me the dealer makes his profit off of selling the trade in tractors.

 

[kuboman]

Maybe your going to the wrong place to trade. I've bought 13 from Barlows. Still have 5 of the 13, sold one of the 13 myself and all the rest were trades back to Barlows. I never felt insulted with the trade or I wouldn't have continued doing it.
Try another dealer with your trades but just remember he can buy new ones wholesale and HAS to make a profit to cover overhead. Now go trade.:thumbsup:

Kubota has the dealers in my area on a short leash. If I get a quote from one then I cannot go to any other dealer. I have 3 dealers in my area and I have to buy from one of them. I have tried dealers outside my area and have been told they will not deal with me and I must stay in my area.
Really sucks and completely eliminates competition. Soooo back to my original complaint. They give really crappy quotes on trades.:confused2:

 

[bigbull338]

that wouldnt fly round here.i have 4 kubota dealers close to me.an i bought from a dealer thats 40mi from me.

 

[kuboman]

that wouldnt fly round here.i have 4 kubota dealers close to me.an i bought from a dealer thats 40mi from me.

Goes beyond all comprehension but that is how kubota operates here. Almost makes a guy want to buy green but oh wait. One outfit owns all the dealerships and they operate the same way.

 

[Kubota 2007]

I purchased two Kubota's this summer, checked with all Kubota dealers in 130 mile radius, and even checked with Barlow's, no one could come close to the price Messick's gave me. I purchased both and Messick's delivered 130 miles . I never mentioned a trade in, because I know I wanted more than the tractor is worth, condition,low hours, and maintance were taken into consideration, I still have the tractor and will keep it if it doesn't sell locally.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Kubota has the dealers in my area on a short leash. If I get a quote from one then I cannot go to any other dealer. I have 3 dealers in my area and I have to buy from one of them. I have tried dealers outside my area and have been told they will not deal with me and I must stay in my area.
Really sucks and completely eliminates competition. Soooo back to my original complaint. They give really crappy quotes on trades.:confused2:

This must surely be a Canadian thing. I believe that would fall under the price fixing laws in USA which is illegal. Also gets close to restraint of trade which is also illegal in USA. Possibly/probably it's not a Kubota thing and is a dealers getting together thing which is the price fixing and restraint of trade actions.