4310 on the way!

[JC4HD]

I've been a member under a different name (crowlej) since July 2001 and have asked quite a few questions over that time. Well I'm proud to say I've finally took the plunge and ordered my new baby:
JD4310
4WD
e-hydro
430 FEL w/ 4 in 1 JD Bucket
48 Backhoe
Oversized R4 Tire pgk.
extra Armor Pkg.
extra lights (F&R)

Delivery in about 4 weeks... I can taste it!

Thanks to everyone that took the time to share their knowledge!

 

[Golfgar4]

Congratulations! Just like having a kid, you won't have time for anything else once she's (he's?) delivered. Send pictures when you get 'em!/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif If you don't mind my asking, what'd all that cost you?

 

[JC4HD]

When all of the smoke cleared a little over $27K, delivered... roughly a 13.5% discount off of retail (or $1 per minute of research time!)
A BIG step up from the old Oliver I had!

 

[beenthere]

I doubt that I am the only one that is just a bit jealous of your purchase. Sounds like quite a package, and hope to hear from you after four weeks.
Congratulations.

 

[frank_f15]

congrats on the new purchase, expect to get less and less slep as delivery day approaches. post pics. when u can. that sounds like a really nice rig.

 

[JC4HD]

I just got a call from my dealer... the tractor is scheduled to be built (Birthday?) on 4/9/2002... delivery should be before the end of April... I'll be passing out the cigars! (Boy is this sick??? some of my friends,including my Wife, think so)!

 

[frank_f15]

A WHOLE NOTHER MONTH/w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif i would be jumping out of my skin. ah! but the antisipation is part of the fun, enjoy!!!!!

 

[crown]

My wife thinks I'm sick too, however she says a tractor and logging on every night to TBN is better than a new sports car and running around at night/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

 

[Frank_Mulligan]

I must be rather lucky! I went to the tractor dealer on thursday, and it was delivered on friday! I could never stand the anticipation and I would never order a car again. It seems to me that alot of people here special ordered their tractors and were forced to wait. Well, anyway, I hope it comes to you quick so you can get to enjoy it sooner.

 

[JC4HD]

Yes the waiting is painful (how many times can you look at the same brochure?)
Good luck with the new tractor...Post some pictures when you can. What did you get?

 

[Golfgar4]

<font color=blue>"I could never stand the anticipation and I would never order a car again."</font color=blue>

Frank,

I agree with you. I haven't ordered a new vehicle in over 15 years, and I get 2 new vehicles every 3 years. If I can't find it on the lot, then I figure that it wasn't meant to be right then. Besides, I think you can usually get a better deal with it sitting right there. I think that's because it saves the salesman a bunch of work./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[Frank_Mulligan]

I got a Kubota L3010 HST with a LA482 loader, woods BB60 rotary cutter, R4's, and a woods box scraper. I might get the foldable ROPS ($200). That way I could fit it in my garage. But, then I would have to clear out all the junk that's already there. I was considering eventually building a shed/barn for it, but my wife made a good point. It would cost me either $200 for the foldable ROPS, or $whoknowswhat for the new shed/barn!

 

[Golfgar4]

Interesting perspective for the picture! How high up did you need to be to get that look?

Nice looking tractor too!!/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[Frank_Mulligan]

It was taken from the seat of my new Kubota L48!
Actually, I took it from the landing leading out of our kitchen on the second floor.

 

[JC4HD]

Nice looking rig... good luck with it!

 

[Frank_Mulligan]

Thanks! I was originally considering a Massey Ferguson MF1235, then a Kubota L2500, then L2600, then an NH TC29D, then a Kubota B2910, and finally settled on the L3010. I was rather surprised that the price difference between the B2910 and the L3010 was several hundred dollars less than $1000, with the L3010 being 2 hp more and a much bigger tractor. The only things I saw that the B2910 had over the L3010 were armrests on the seat and a telescoping steering wheel! I'm sure there must be more, but if that's it, I'll take the extra ponies and size anyday.

BTW, it took more me more than 2 years to finally purchase.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Let me know how your L3010 works for you. I just bought one with the HD bucket and a 60" Land Pride cutter. I am waiting for the R-4s to show up along with the telescoping 3 point(I do not know what that is but it seemed like something I would need in the long run!) I ordered the folding ROPs because of my pear orchard-keeps it out of the branches!
Waiting is a drag, but I am building a deck this weekend and need to stay concentrated!

 

[Muhammad]

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