Price Check 4520 price check

[slow]

I've finally settled on a JD 4520. I just want to know if I should counter offer on the initial price from from my dealer.

4520 w/ eHydro, industrial tires, dual mid & single rear hydraulics
400CX loader with hood guard and HD 73" bucket
MX6 mower

$32500 price w/o tax

Thanks

 

[CWP37]

I've got a quote on a 4520 w/ loader for $27521 and an MX6 for $2100.

This is in TX. Price varies greatly by state.

 

[froggy]

The list price for the tractor is 27.4K, fel is 4.6K and mx-6 is 2.3K.

You do not mention where this includes freight and set up. That could be about another 1.k.

If it were me I would counter with 20% off these numbers and negotiate from there.

 

[slow]

Thanks guys.

From my calculation his quote was about 9% off list. I don't want to make the dealer mad by countering with 20% off. So would 13% be a typical final price? Are the dealers margins real slim to begin with?

 

[froggy]

Go to the Deere web site and price out the tractor, fel and mower. I think you will see the list price is around 34.3K. Unless I'm missing something I don't see how his numbers are 9% off list.

 

[slow]

Sorry about that. From the website I got 34.9k for everything I requested plus frieght & setup I end up with 35.8k.

Thanks

 

[froggy]

Around here the going discount is 18-20% off list. Don't know where you are, but would think 15% off is reasonable.

 

[slow]

I'm in IL.

Thanks, I'll post back after talking to my dealer.

 

[rollbar]

I bought a 4520 jd, 400x loader, r-4 tires, telescopic 3 point hitch extensions, power reverser, delivered for $ 24,500.00 in northeast arkansas almost 1 year ago this month .Dealer started at $ 27,500.00. hydro was about 1000.00 more. I am really happy with the tractor lots of pulling power,starts good in cold weather. only con is the loader's lifting capacity.

 

[Ramairfreak98ss]

Besides price increase, whats the pros/cons of say the top model 3720 vs a 4120 or 4320 series tractor?

I know the 4120+ is heavier, has the 400x loader which can lift more, the tractor itself is easily larger in size.

Would it be worth while to spend a little more for a 43hp or 48hp 4000 model over a 3000 model?

I also noticed that the 3720 and all over 3000 ones have a Yanmar diesel motor, not that theyre not good but the JD Powertechs in the 4000 models are made by JD themselves and made in good old USA. The other is made in japan.

Just like i wouldnt buy a kawasaki motor on a ZTR since i have my option of buying a Briggs or Kohler engine just as easily /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[ddivinia]

The smaller tractor can be handy sometimes and the larger tractor can be a requirement at times.

Yanmar vs. Powertech - they are both wonderful engines. Have you listened to them both side by side? You can drive the Yanmar without hearing protection. I don't like to drive my 4720 without some earmuffs (I store them on the ROPS).

What are you going to do with the tractor?

I have to say, I could have bought a smaller one 4120 vs. 4720 but I felt like I needed the extra power and it was not much more money.

D.

 

[jcmseven]

I will say without a doubt the 4520 I currently have is more powerful and will do more, faster than the 4310 or 3720 I did have. The torque of the PowerTech engines can be felt and this tractor does not bog as easily as the Yanmar engines. That said the Yanmars are really nice, quiet and extremely durable. If I were using the tractor on soft ground or wanted to do finish mowing, the mid frame is the better choice, but for sheer power and pulling and heavy attachments, there is no comparison. I originally thought that the PowerTech torque difference was a gimmick, but no longer. Hands down the large frame is better for heavier work. As D. said, they do not cost that much more, so for the money I think they might be a better deal.

John M

 

[aesanders]

Are you sure the Powertechs are MADE IN USA. I thought they were from Mexico. I know most of John Deeres lineup of engines comes from Mexico.