B3350 hsdc trade in?

[sandyc]

Been thinking about down sizing to a bx type tractor as I am getting a bit long in the tooth (76) and changing out implements while easy enough are hard on my old body.
Anyhow, contacted the selling dealer who said they did not want my tractor even though it has been upgraded and hasn’t had any problems in since 2015. Only 230 hours.
Checked with a green dealer and they would love to sell me the JD equivalents but would not trade for my 3350.
Both dealers said to sell on cL or Facebook.
Guess that means our 3350’s are not worth anything. Burns me that Kubota sold defective stuff that now has no value.
Thanks Kubota.......so much for your “quality”.

 

[Roadworthy]

Did you ask these dealers WHY they don't want your tractor? They may have to give you so much trade in for your tractor that they know they won't be able to sell it at a profit. New tractors with cheap or no finance charge will usually outsell a used tractor which must be financed with a finance charge. You may not get what you feel it's worth trying to sell it outright for the same reason.

 

[sandyc]

Yup, I asked and was told that because of dpf problems in the past that their management didn’t want any part of that model. To be sure, I could sell it on my own but I don’t have a shop to back me up in case the new owner doesn’t push the dpf auto button or needs to be trained.
It’s a shame because I take great care of my equipment. In fact just changed out the engine oil and filter as well changed out the hst fluid and two new filters.
Kind of sad, this was the fourth tractor I bought from this dealer. So much for being a loyal customer!
Oh, and just to confirm, I expected to get much less on a down size trade in. I figured I would loose about 5k over a normal wear and tear trade because of the bad reputation.

 

[RickB]

THe Kubota dealer should have at least made some type of offer. To not take in their own brand is pretty lame.
I would tell them if they have that little confidence in their own shop you have even less. Time to move on.

 

[RjCorazza]

I saw quite a few 3350's getting unloaded over the past several years, on eBay and CL. Usually at a crazy high price, but I don't know if they actually sold at those prices.
The dealer may have confidence in their repair and upgrade of your machine, but it's still going to be a tough sell for them.

From a buyers perspective I would much rather hear from a seller that a machine had a problematic history that has been resolved, than to not be informed at all. Perhaps an honest private sale would work out for you and a buyer as well. To be clear, I am not suggesting that you would be anything less than honest, just that I wouldn't even consider looking at a B3350 that the seller didn't state outright that the model has had significant issues.

 

[Roadworthy]

Have you considered negotiating a trade with a DIFFERENT Kubota dealer?

 

[beckmurph]

There are 71 B3350’s on TractorHouse this evening. There is 1 on auction, and current bid is $5500.00.

The other 3350’s range from $14,900 to around $40,000 for a HSTC TLB.

I have sold a BX25 on TractorHouse, and a B2620 tlb and B3200tlb on Craigslist.

BX25 went to WV.
B2620 went to OK or KS.
B3200 went to NC.

Sold all AS IS. With all their records.
They all sold for the amount of money I was seeking. Not necessarily the asking price.

The B3350’s are being replaced by Kubota with a new model. That is dealers problem, I would guess.

I don’t you would have much trouble selling your 3350.
With a time and patience.

 

[skipperbrown]

Sandy, one reason I bought a B series was that it is easier to put implements on than my bx. I want to you think about this for a minute. Some of your b sized implements won't work on a bx and the bx is very, very tight around the 3 pt hitch. I honestly don't think you will enjoy any improvement. I have Pat's on my B that I moved from my L and it is very easy to change implements (that and the extendable arms). Try a quick hitch or Pat's before trading for a bx. Can't help you with the trade in value on the 3350.

 

[SDT]

Been thinking about down sizing to a bx type tractor as I am getting a bit long in the tooth (76) and changing out implements while easy enough are hard on my old body.
Anyhow, contacted the selling dealer who said they did not want my tractor even though it has been upgraded and hasn’t had any problems in since 2015. Only 230 hours.
Checked with a green dealer and they would love to sell me the JD equivalents but would not trade for my 3350.
Both dealers said to sell on cL or Facebook.
Guess that means our 3350’s are not worth anything. Burns me that Kubota sold defective stuff that now has no value.
Thanks Kubota.......so much for your “quality”.

Local dealer has a used ROPS model with FEL and 72" MMM priced at $18,900.

Obviously, they think it's worth something.

 

[fluxed]

Sell it to Messicks. They swear the 3350 is just fine. They even made a video on the topic for the 3350.

 

[SDT]

Local dealer has a used ROPS model with FEL and 72" MMM priced at $18,900.

Obviously, they think it's worth something.

Tractor is an early model, 2014, I believe, and has about 350 hours on it.

SDT

 

[sandyc]

Tractor is an early model, 2014, I believe, and has about 350 hours on it.

SDT

As a follow up, just finished plowing again and while doing so watched the regen light come on and I just kept plowing in high range at 2000 rpms. Twenty minutes later the light goes out and regen is finished. Like I said earlier, I’ve had zero problems since the update 4 years ago. Lucky? Maybe but I do enjoy having to turn the temp down on the heater as it will drive you out of the cab!
Makes me wonder why my dealer who sold it and did the full update won’t take it in trade. Oh well, onward and upward.

 

[moship]

Glad you having success Sandyc!

Unfortunately there has been enough horror stories in the past to cause folks to question buying these in the used market. Simply too much risk to take, unless the price point is low enough. I for one would caution anyone who asks about buying one used... I'd hate to see a friend have poor luck at my expense.

Another point to consider with working on these later on. Most people on the forum cringe to take their tractors back to the dealer even when it is under warranty. What will happen when they have to start replacing any of the emissions related equipment and it needs to go back to the dealer for computer clearing/reflash?

 

[sandyc]

Glad you having success Sandyc!

Unfortunately there has been enough horror stories in the past to cause folks to question buying these in the used market. Simply too much risk to take, unless the price point is low enough. I for one would caution anyone who asks about buying one used... I'd hate to see a friend have poor luck at my expense.

Another point to consider with working on these later on. Most people on the forum cringe to take their tractors back to the dealer even when it is under warranty. What will happen when they have to start replacing any of the emissions related equipment and it needs to go back to the dealer for computer clearing/reflash?

Good point moship. I’ll be 77 next month and if I’m lucky any problems will fall to someone else. Keeping my fingers crossed that it’ll run until I can’t. I’m also exploring a dpf delete. There’s a company in Poland, I think, that will do the computer programming and if push comes to shove I may give it a go.
In the mean time the weather folks are talking about more snow the today after tomorrow. Time to fuel up and get ready.

 

[sandyc]

Dealer called back and said they might take my tractor on a trade. Waiting to see if it really happens. Stay tuned!

 

[SDT]

Dealer called back and said they might take my tractor on a trade. Waiting to see if it really happens. Stay tuned!

Sounds like business is falling off of the cliff.

Keep us informed.

SDT

 

[Paystar]

I saw a used one for sale at a John Deere dealer and they were asking brand new price for it, LOL Wonder how quick that will sell? LOL

 

[moship]

Dealer called back and said they might take my tractor on a trade. Waiting to see if it really happens. Stay tuned!

Yep. They will take it in, but only give you $499.99

I hope they give you a fair value.

 

[AndyMA]

Glad you having success Sandyc!

Unfortunately there has been enough horror stories in the past to cause folks to question buying these in the used market. Simply too much risk to take, unless the price point is low enough. I for one would caution anyone who asks about buying one used... I'd hate to see a friend have poor luck at my expense.

Another point to consider with working on these later on. Most people on the forum cringe to take their tractors back to the dealer even when it is under warranty. What will happen when they have to start replacing any of the emissions related equipment and it needs to go back to the dealer for computer clearing/reflash?

You really believe most people cringe to take their tractor back to the dealer?

I’ve never had an issue doing that and suspect if that’s how someone feels perhaps they bought on price rather than going for a quality dealer

Andy

 

[SDT]

You really believe most people cringe to take their tractor back to the dealer?

I’ve never had an issue doing that and suspect if that’s how someone feels perhaps they bought on price rather than going for a quality dealer

Andy

Sounds like you do not know much about the B3350.

SDT