4720 Ordered

[CWP37]

Okay, so I was going to bite the bullet and order a 5203...told I couldn't get one with industrial tires until June '08, so...I ordered a 4720 without the loader. Should be here the first of the year.

I didn't get a loader b/c I've decided to go halves on a Caterpillar 252B skid steer with my F-I-L.

I'm getting 900# of weight on the front of the tractor to smooth the ride with my MX-6 while shredding. I'm also getting the hydraulics in case I want a 400cx, later.

Price info for others to reference:
4720, R4s, loader hydraulics, 900# front weights, front tool box, Imatch, cruise control - $25k

Supposedly, we'll have the Cat next weekend and I'll get the 4720 sometime in January.

Daddy's having a helluva Christmas!

 

[CWP37]

Wonder what I'm going to have to buy Mom to make up for all of this.

 

[ddivinia]

Cool deal.

Did you imatch or extendible links? The extendible links are worth it.

Start saving your money - you will want a loader - you are addicted to this stuff.

D.

 

[ddivinia]

Also, if it is like my wife - she just goes and gets what she wants...

D.

 

[CWP37]

I got Imatch, since I already have a box blade, MX-6, rake, and rear blade in my barn ready to pick up.

I figure the Cat will squelch my urge to buy a loader.

 

[jerrynycom]

Good luck and please post pics of the new GREEN!

 

[AKfish]

Congrats, CWP37 on takin' the plunge (in more ways than one)! I'm gettin' closer to makin' a move myself on a new machine.

I was kinda hopin' you'd get one of the '03 models so I'd have a chance to hear your experiences before I jumped in!

I'm leanin' more and more towards gettin' a JD110 with the Top n tilt and a thumb. Momma says go for it!!! And we're lookin at maybe 40-48 more acres to work (read clear timber) so, I need somethin' that can take a lickin' and keep tickin'!!

Lookin' forward to seein' your pics.

AKfish

 

[CWP37]

Here they are...

 

[ddivinia]

Here they are...

Way cool.

Enjoy,
D.

 

[RollTideRam]

That is a nice pair, but the tractor really looks naked without a loader. I'm sure you will get by though. JC