New Deutz Tractor

[Elviscaretaker]

Purchased this on Tuesday and bought a grapple too. Dealer was about 3.5 hours away. I love this thing. But I’m also comparing it to a 32 y/o Kioti LK3054 . Like comparing a F450 to a pinto.
It was supposed to have delivered today, but the dealer messaged and said it won’t be until next week and couldn’t give me a solid day or time when because he had to talk to the driver. I paid $800 for delivery. I took the day off of work to be here when it was supposed to be. But next week I’m going to be slammed at work and I won’t be able to accept delivery until after I’m home from work. I’m a little disappointed. I only paid the delivery because it was supposed to be delivered today. Wasn’t informed until around noon. Had I known it wasn’t, I would’ve just went and got it today with the gooseneck and saved a few dollars.
Is this a normal thing, being delayed? Possible stall tactic because something was found during the PDI check? This is my first new tractor purchase, so everything is new to me.
Thanks!

I had the same issue, most of the dealers for these are smaller locally owned outfits with corp being in Georgia I think. I just got on the phone made a couple strategic comments to them and I had it 3 days after purchase. Only way I was picking up mine would have been to road it, no trailers big enough to handle it. Just keep at them since these dealers tend to be more responsive.
A side note though, have them go over the FEL removal with you. It's really a nice design and fast BUT the metals on the 2 release levers tend to get sticky and when that happens it gets frustrating to get the thing off. What I do now is release them when not in use so they don't stick, no issues since then. Next is talk to the dealer shop, you'll have 2 years where they will replace the def mechanism on this, ask who in the area has the factory delete for it and plan on getting it done eventually. It won't harm the tractor or warranty. Assuming it has def that is, not overly familiar with that size. Otherwise, learn how to clean it and drain the system when it's not in use much. Enjoy, they really are great tractors.

 

[dusty3030]

The original posters 4065 doesn’t have a def system.

 

[Elviscaretaker]

The original posters 4065 doesn’t have a def system.

Ahh, one of the lucky ones. My 5110 has it and the only thing I'd consider garbage on it.

 

[Deertamer]

I have had a 35 hp. Deutz tractor for years and they are the best built tractor I've seen. Mine is an older air cooled diesel engine and it is very fuel efficient. I also have a newer 35 hp. John Deer 990 with a Yanmar diesel. It is a good tractor but not nearly as heavy and burns more fuel.

 

[Hunterpup]

Yes, I purchased a 5080 keyline. Only have about 60 hours on it and have been very pleased so far.

Very nice! Glad to hear.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I have had a 35 hp. Deutz tractor for years and they are the best built tractor I've seen. Mine is an older air cooled diesel engine and it is very fuel efficient. I also have a newer 35 hp. John Deer 990 with a Yanmar diesel. It is a good tractor but not nearly as heavy and burns more fuel.

The old 06 and 07 series Deutz have nothing in common to the new Deutz, other than the name.

I still have an old series Deutz too.

SR

 

[tracdoc]

Hearty congratulations on your purchase!! And wish you countless great hours of seat time.
I’ll echo comments of prior replies- touch base with your sales rep and simply explain what you laid out clearly in your OP. Nicely request refund of the $800 and set a day/time that you will be there to load it and haul it home on your own.

 

[ZJ_HR]

Sorry to destroy your soap bubble...
That thing have green (DF) paint only.
Originally this is an italian SAME tractor, with Same engine, made in India. Doesn't have any Deutz roots.
Real Deutz (German produced) tractors start with Agrotron.
Good thing is that this was pure mechanical tractor.
Here in Europe they have now bunch of electronic ****, including common rail, and FarMotion engine with lowered displacement (bore lowered to 103mm instead of 105mm on 1000 series engines).
Good thing is that it hasn't SCR or DPF.

(I have it's orange painted 24y old brother without any electronics and with air cooled engine, made in Italy).

 

[mikeb11000]

Purchased this on Tuesday and bought a grapple too. Dealer was about 3.5 hours away. I love this thing. But I’m also comparing it to a 32 y/o Kioti LK3054 . Like comparing a F450 to a pinto.
It was supposed to have delivered today, but the dealer messaged and said it won’t be until next week and couldn’t give me a solid day or time when because he had to talk to the driver. I paid $800 for delivery. I took the day off of work to be here when it was supposed to be. But next week I’m going to be slammed at work and I won’t be able to accept delivery until after I’m home from work. I’m a little disappointed. I only paid the delivery because it was supposed to be delivered today. Wasn’t informed until around noon. Had I known it wasn’t, I would’ve just went and got it today with the gooseneck and saved a few dollars.
Is this a normal thing, being delayed? Possible stall tactic because something was found during the PDI check? This is my first new tractor purchase, so everything is new to me.
Thanks!

Nice rig. Enjoy

 

[T_HedMF1533]

Nice new ride, Did you get it in Abingdon by chance? If so the dealer is terrible.