Looked at a L5240 yesterday

[wmonroe]

He dealer near me called to tell me they had just finished prepping a 5240 that had came in. My wife and I went to look at it and wow what an amazing tractor, the hst+ features are fantastic. The ability to switch from high to low in each of the three ranges will work out very well with the terrain at my place. What really impressed me was the features that come standard on this machine that are an option (or not available) on the JD 4520 I was also looking at. The salesman was very helpful and let us take our time looking, I had my wife driving it around for probably 20+ minutes to make sure she was comfortable on a machine that big. So i have decided to go with the Kubota over the JD 4520, now i need to start shopping hard for pricing and decide between R4's and R1's. He quoted me a GL5240 HST+ with loader, loaded rear tires (R4's), BH92 hoe, and mechanical thumb for $42,000 not including sales tax. Building this same tractor on the Kubota site I get a price of about $46,250, they are giving me about a 9.25% discount from sticker, I think they can do better. Going to try to get in touch with Barlows today and see what they say.

 

[TripleR]

That is a very nice tractor, if my 5030 HSTC ever wears out I will be buying a 5240 or 5740.

 

[art]

He dealer near me called to tell me they had just finished prepping a 5240 that had came in. My wife and I went to look at it and wow what an amazing tractor, the hst+ features are fantastic. The ability to switch from high to low in each of the three ranges will work out very well with the terrain at my place. What really impressed me was the features that come standard on this machine that are an option (or not available) on the JD 4520 I was also looking at. The salesman was very helpful and let us take our time looking, I had my wife driving it around for probably 20+ minutes to make sure she was comfortable on a machine that big. So i have decided to go with the Kubota over the JD 4520, now i need to start shopping hard for pricing and decide between R4's and R1's. He quoted me a GL5240 HST+ with loader, loaded rear tires (R4's), BH92 hoe, and mechanical thumb for $42,000 not including sales tax. Building this same tractor on the Kubota site I get a price of about $46,250, they are giving me about a 9.25% discount from sticker, I think they can do better. Going to try to get in touch with Barlows today and see what they say.

His discount is larger then you have stated. Kubota's price builder does not include assembly or the filled tires or the cost of getting that tractor to his dealership.

 

[Bluegill2]

His discount is larger then you have stated. Kubota's price builder does not include assembly or the filled tires or the cost of getting that tractor to his dealership.

I noticed that also. I don't mind paying my local guy a little more than the best national price, because he's close and I do like to keep my $ spent as local as possible.

 

[crazyal]

Careful. You're dangerously close to being the owner of a 5240. :laughing: I love my 4240. The standard L tractors are nice, don't get me wrong, but for most once you get use tot he HST + you'll not want to give it up. I use the H-DS feature eveytime I'm on the tractor. It really excels in the hills.

 

[bigbull338]

im gonna have to quit looking at the i looked at a tractor threads.because they give me tractor worse than i have it.but then again i keep tractor fever.

 

[wmonroe]

The 5240 is a very easy machine to operate, my wife didn't have any trouble running it around and she is not very familiar with tractors. I'm definitely in danger of becoming a 5240 owner, but now I just have to decide if I want to pull the trigger now or wait till the beginning of May. There is the 0% for 48 months going on now which is nice but they might push it out to 60 months when spring rolls around one salesman told me. Decisions decisions.

 

[TripleR]

The 5240 is a very easy machine to operate, my wife didn't have any trouble running it around and she is not very familiar with tractors. I'm definitely in danger of becoming a 5240 owner, but now I just have to decide if I want to pull the trigger now or wait till the beginning of May. There is the 0% for 48 months going on now which is nice but they might push it out to 60 months when spring rolls around one salesman told me. Decisions decisions.

My wife is very comfortable operating our L5030 HSTC, very easy machines to use.

 

[wmonroe]

My wife is very comfortable operating our L5030 HSTC, very easy machines to use.

Does she use a rear finish mower at all? That is one concern my wife has, she is used to a mid mount mower but is worried she will hit something because she forgets to look behind her when she turns. My plan is to use an old riding mower to trim around the house and trees so we don't have to get too close with the RFM.

 

[TripleR]

Does she use a rear finish mower at all? That is one concern my wife has, she is used to a mid mount mower but is worried she will hit something because she forgets to look behind her when she turns. My plan is to use an old riding mower to trim around the house and trees so we don't have to get too close with the RFM.

She runs ours with a Land Pride RCR2672 which sticks out much more than a RFM. "Her tractor" is a BX2660 with MMM and she went pretty slow when learning to use the L5030, but soon became quite comfortable and hasn't hit anything yet, well that I know of; can't say the same thing for myself.

 

[bigbull338]

3R i thought we wasnt supposed to addmitt when we hitt something.the last time i hitt something my dad chewed me pretty good.then he was close to a fence an forgot he left a post in the fencerow an he hitt that lolol.

 

[TripleR]

3R i thought we wasnt supposed to addmitt when we hitt something.the last time i hitt something my dad chewed me pretty good.then he was close to a fence an forgot he left a post in the fencerow an he hitt that lolol.

Well normally I don't, but it was pretty hard not to on this one.

I am still way behind my dad, he even ran over a calf once, fortunately it was unhurt.

 

[teg]

...fortunately it was hurt.

...did it taste good? :licking:

 

[johnk]

Veal cutlets.........

 

[TripleR]

Oops, typo "unhurt", we were establishing a herd of Black Angus and couldn't afford to eat any.

 

[wmonroe]

Has anyone bought a tractor out of state? I'm curious how I pay the sales tax to Pennsylvania if I buy out of state or do I pay sales tax in the state I buy in?

 

[crazyal]

Has anyone bought a tractor out of state? I'm curious how I pay the sales tax to Pennsylvania if I buy out of state or do I pay sales tax in the state I buy in?

Most likely yes. We pay it when we fill out our state taxes at the end of the year. There should be a question asking you if made any out of state purchases.

 

[teg]

Has anyone bought a tractor out of state...

See if your local dealer can get close to the out of state price... if they can't, don't be looking for warranty work coming from the local dealer. The out of state one should help you.

I paid the "out of" state tax since the tractor stayed in that state. Another closer dealer in my state would match the price but since the tractor was going to another state he would match the price by not charging me (in state) tax. Figure it might come back and bite me in the tush... I didn't take the offer.

Bottom line, you should pay the tax but unless you fiance it, "they" may not find out about it.

 

[crazyangel]

I am shopping for a L5240 right now too, and have gotten a couple prices that are right at $35K +/- $100 for the following setup:

L5240
4WD
Hydrostatic Transmission
ROPS
R1 Tires - FRONT 9.5 x 16 STEEL BIAS CA/REAR 14.9 x 26 STEEL BIAS
(2) Remotes (1) Double acting, (1) Float Detent
FEL with quick attach
72 QA HD bucket with tooth bar
42 QA Pallet Forks
Rear Work Light Kit
Block Heater
Rim Guard in Rears
Landpride BB2572 Box blade


One is local, the other is from out of state. The out of state price included delivery. Right now I am leaning toward my local dealership. My local dealer suspected the 60 months at 0% too, but noted that he won't know for sure until April 1.

 

[sixdogs]

On the R-1's vs R-4's I can offer my experience. If a tractor is used for farm work nearly 100% of the time, R-1's are the answer. If 75% or less, R-4's. The grey area is open to debate.
I have used R-1's exclusively for decades and swore I would never use anything but R-1 ag tires. And never use a hydro trans either. I was fine with R-1's even on a lawn stting.
Then I bought a B7800 with R-4's--and a hydro--and I will never have anything but R-4's and a hydro. The R-4'are perfect for around the yard plus many ag applications and barely leave a mark in the grass. Plus they have fine traction except in mud.
You are looking at one fine tractor combo. Congratulations.