Just a PSA about a correction to the 4000 Twenty Series article I posted last week.
The 4000 Twenty series actually has a lower price than the 4000 Ten series models replaced. From the updated article:
Price
The 4120 hits dealers this summer at an MSRP of $23,198 for a 4WD model with 12/12 PowrReverser transmission, R1 ag tires and dual mid SCV hydraulic valves. If you want the silky smooth eHydro, tag on another $1,200. The 4320 comes in at $25,252, the 4520 $26,999, and the 4720 $29,625 (with standard eHydro).
The 400X front-end loader lists for $4,029 with a 73" multi-purpose bucket. Six different buckets are available, from 61" to 85" in width. The 448 backhoe lists for $7,819, with a 12" bucket, which represents a $390 increase over the 48 backhoe, as found on the 4000 Ten series. Add $61 for an 18", or $127 for a 24".
It should be noted that both the 400X front-end loader and 448 backhoe are compatible with both the 4000 Twenty series, and the 4000 Ten series.
4000 Ten vs 4000 Twenty Price
Since price is such a big issue when buying a compact tractor, it's important to compare apples to apples. As I mentioned earlier in this article, I feel that since they offer the same horsepower (48), the best comparison between the 4000 Ten series and 4000 Twenty series is the 4320 vs. 4710.
For a field-ready model loaded with eHydro, dual mid SCVs, 4WD and R1 ag tires, the 4320's MSRP is $26,252. That price represents a decrease of $357 from the 4710's MSRP of $26,609 (for a comparably-equipped model). We salute John Deere for introducing an improved model at a lower price.
That said, this is an MSRP comparison. For buyers shopping today, the 4710 will still be an appealing option. While the 4710 has been discontinued, it's still available at dealers, and we've heard reports of 20-25% discounts off of MSRP; some dealers are even advertising this.
On the flip side, the 4320s are hard to find right now, and will demand a much higher price (just as the 4000 Ten series did when it was first introduced). My estimate is that a 10-15% discount off MSRP will be the going rate for a 4000 Twenty series for the next few months.
This translates into a difference in market price of roughly $2,000-$2,500 between the 4320 and 4710, with the 4320 likely to cost more at this point in time. Whether it's worth it to you to have the latest, greatest, turbocharged John Deere compact utility tractor, or if you can settle for the retired style, is all up to you (and your checkbook).
Read the full article here: http://www.tractorbynet.com/articles/4000twenty.htm
The 4000 Twenty series actually has a lower price than the 4000 Ten series models replaced. From the updated article:
Price
The 4120 hits dealers this summer at an MSRP of $23,198 for a 4WD model with 12/12 PowrReverser transmission, R1 ag tires and dual mid SCV hydraulic valves. If you want the silky smooth eHydro, tag on another $1,200. The 4320 comes in at $25,252, the 4520 $26,999, and the 4720 $29,625 (with standard eHydro).
The 400X front-end loader lists for $4,029 with a 73" multi-purpose bucket. Six different buckets are available, from 61" to 85" in width. The 448 backhoe lists for $7,819, with a 12" bucket, which represents a $390 increase over the 48 backhoe, as found on the 4000 Ten series. Add $61 for an 18", or $127 for a 24".
It should be noted that both the 400X front-end loader and 448 backhoe are compatible with both the 4000 Twenty series, and the 4000 Ten series.
4000 Ten vs 4000 Twenty Price
Since price is such a big issue when buying a compact tractor, it's important to compare apples to apples. As I mentioned earlier in this article, I feel that since they offer the same horsepower (48), the best comparison between the 4000 Ten series and 4000 Twenty series is the 4320 vs. 4710.
For a field-ready model loaded with eHydro, dual mid SCVs, 4WD and R1 ag tires, the 4320's MSRP is $26,252. That price represents a decrease of $357 from the 4710's MSRP of $26,609 (for a comparably-equipped model). We salute John Deere for introducing an improved model at a lower price.
That said, this is an MSRP comparison. For buyers shopping today, the 4710 will still be an appealing option. While the 4710 has been discontinued, it's still available at dealers, and we've heard reports of 20-25% discounts off of MSRP; some dealers are even advertising this.
On the flip side, the 4320s are hard to find right now, and will demand a much higher price (just as the 4000 Ten series did when it was first introduced). My estimate is that a 10-15% discount off MSRP will be the going rate for a 4000 Twenty series for the next few months.
This translates into a difference in market price of roughly $2,000-$2,500 between the 4320 and 4710, with the 4320 likely to cost more at this point in time. Whether it's worth it to you to have the latest, greatest, turbocharged John Deere compact utility tractor, or if you can settle for the retired style, is all up to you (and your checkbook).
Read the full article here: http://www.tractorbynet.com/articles/4000twenty.htm
