Price Check 4400 price check

[Chris_VA]

Hey Lee,

You are certainly welcome for what little I contributed.

You can tell which axle you have, if that is any concern to you. If you have a single tierod/cylinder, you have the old style axle. Actually, I think it is a stronger setup and if you can live with the turf issues, it might be a better axle. If you have a seperate tierod and cylinder, then you have the newer axle that does not cause turf damage.

I've never had any scalping issues with the 72" deck. But actually, after you've used it a few times, it will take care of any mildly uneven areas itself /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif. Also, I mow fairly high (3.5"), so that helps.
From looking at your photo, you should be able to mow about everything that appears to have been finish cut before. Just a guess.

You look to have a beautiful place, very nice!

I wish I could offer more background or advice. I just don't know anymore. I kept the 4200 about 3 1/2 years with about 350 hours and aside from what I noted above, never had any issues. But, 350 hours isn't even hardly broken in. I sold the 4400 with only 400 hours, so what do I know about long-term durability.

Go with your gut! Best of luck and I hope it works out good for you.
Chris

 

[L_Nicholson]

Thanks guys,

I’m still kicking it around… I’m pretty sure I’m going to go for it. Is there such a thing as this??

I want to give them a deposit… but I want it refundable based upon inspection… this sounds underhanded I know… but I want to tractor but I also have some extenuating financial situations that I will find out about in this next week. I have a good idea of the money situation but I want to play it safe too just in case something comes up that I wasn’t aware if.

They want a 2000.00 deposit and I want a full refund (back door) if things go south for me….

I guess I’ve dealt with real estate to long and wrote contracts that were based upon my “inspection”… if I got in a pickle I could back out of the contract even if there was nothing wrong. I never took advantage of this “back door” but always like to have It just case.

Let me know if I’m taking things too far here… I don’t want to insult anyone… especially the tractor dealer.

Chris,
Thanks
We really like the property we bought. The house shoud be done this month! I'll attach a pic or 2

 

[L_Nicholson]

Basement

 

[daTeacha]

It won't hurt to ask. All they can do is say no. Check into the financing plans available and what's coming and what applies to used equipment. There are some really nice deals out there on some new tractors -- Case is offering 0% for 60 months on some models, specifically the DX29/33. A gear drive 29 with loader is in the mid 17s to give you an idea. Take it up to $18000 and you're looking at 300 a month.

 

[L_Nicholson]

Just a quick update... the dealer bit on the refundable deposit based upon inspection... so the loader is on it's way to the dealer and should be going to get it soon after it is installed.

I'll get more pics once I pick it up.

Thanks again for all the help. You guys really helped me out with the knowledgeb base here!

 

[hipapa12]

Follow-up to this earlier message regarding buying on Ebay. I think Ebay is risky when buying from private unknown sources, but dealers also advertise on Ebay & you can pick up some deals occasionally. I just purchased a 1999 4400 with 900 hrs with a 430 FEL & new post hole digger for $13,900 delivered off of Ebay. JD dealer completely checked out unit & included a complete service (fluids, filters, etc). Still no guarantee, but I think safer then from unknown sources, even local sellers sometimes, since dealers (especially the ones who do business online) are senative to their feedback & reputations. In this particular case, the dealer had sold the tractor new orginally & had the service history along with the owner history, so I think less potential of surprises. At least I hope so since I still need to tell my wife what a good deal this is. Maybe some of you guys could comment and help me out with this!