Buying Advice Are there still deals to be had?

[Hayseed Andy]

Hello everyone. I am speaking with Kubota and Deere to get quotes. I believe I have identified the tractors that would best suit my needs from both manufacturers. I was curious if anyone has purchased lately and if the 10-15% off the MSRP was still applicable. Both dealers have a decent amount of stock on their lots.

If it helps any, I have narrowed my list down to the BX2601 or the L3560HSTC from Kubota, and the 1025R or 3039R cab model from Deere. I know- big difference in models but I am seeing which one offers the best bang for the buck. Plus, I am in central Florida and the enclosed cab would be nice during the summer.

Thanks.

 

[SDT]

Hello everyone. I am speaking with Kubota and Deere to get quotes. I believe I have identified the tractors that would best suit my needs from both manufacturers. I was curious if anyone has purchased lately and if the 10-15% off the MSRP was still applicable. Both dealers have a decent amount of stock on their lots.

If it helps any, I have narrowed my list down to the BX2601 or the L3560HSTC from Kubota, and the 1025R or 3039R cab model from Deere. I know- big difference in models but I am seeing which one offers the best bang for the buck. Plus, I am in central Florida and the enclosed cab would be nice during the summer.

Thanks.

Good luck.

This is not a good time to buy.

SDT

 

[MoKelly]

Good luck.

This is not a good time to buy.

SDT

Seems like its a bad time to buy anything - lumber, tractors, guns, ammo, ATV’s, houses, stocks, bonds on, on, on.

Weirdest economic downturn ever.

MoKelly

 

[Hayseed Andy]

Other than rebates and "special finance," I haven't seen much leeway from the Deere dealer. I haven't pressured the Kubota guy yet. He does at least have buckets, which are apparently in short supply. He mentioned it and then I read it here.

All that said, I figured since I need a tractor and the car dealers are beyond full of themselves, why not see if I can work a deal in the meantime? I went to the Ford dealer I bought my last truck from, and the saleslady told me I would be better off waiting for better rebates. You know it is bad when a car dealer tells you to wait. I appreciate the fact she didn't try to get me down there to rip me off, of course.

As it was said, this is the weirdest economic downturn ever.

 

[Thomas]

In our area dealer new inventory slim and the wait time for new tractor 3 weeks to month an half depending on the model and attachments, also good second hand 4WD tractor with FEL at fair price scarce.

 

[riverpro]

I see the Equine 20% discount has been continued into 2021! Pretty rare to get that much off msrp anytime! My experience has been this. Tractor was ordered mid-late Dec because there wasn't a single cabbed l5460 anywhere in my state. Tractor took 2 weeks to get to the dealer. Wholegoods items took a little longer. Should hopefully take delivery next week. The equine discount is not available with promotional finance rates although some people have been able to combine it with 0% Some people mentioned dealer prep and freight not included in discount. My handful of dealer quotes had those in it whether I used my equine discount or not. Just something to think about. NCHA membership is free for the first year.

 

[trueg50]

There is never a good time, and plenty of bad times. The only real good time is to order it well in advance of when you actually need it.

Now isn't too bad a time relatively speaking, figure out what you want and get it ordered, things usually heat up in the spring. I don't know how supply is now, but I haven't exactly heard of there being any where near sufficient stock to avoid back-orders so expect some waiting. Kubota still has 0% down, 0% for 60 months until 3/31, plus some discounts for additional (Land Pride) attachments.

I love my B2601, but there is a big difference between it and the L series you are interested in. Have you watch the Messicks YouTube videos? They have some very good and level-headed videos on picking the right one and finding the sweet spot. I considered an L series so be able to handle woods work, but I have too much work around the house and the B2601 leaves enough ruts, so B2601 sits right in the middle "sweet spot" for me and does what I need it to.

 

[Hayseed Andy]

There is never a good time, and plenty of bad times. The only real good time is to order it well in advance of when you actually need it.

Now isn't too bad a time relatively speaking, figure out what you want and get it ordered, things usually heat up in the spring. I don't know how supply is now, but I haven't exactly heard of there being any where near sufficient stock to avoid back-orders so expect some waiting. Kubota still has 0% down, 0% for 60 months until 3/31, plus some discounts for additional (Land Pride) attachments.

I love my B2601, but there is a big difference between it and the L series you are interested in. Have you watch the Messicks YouTube videos? They have some very good and level-headed videos on picking the right one and finding the sweet spot. I considered an L series so be able to handle woods work, but I have too much work around the house and the B2601 leaves enough ruts, so B2601 sits right in the middle "sweet spot" for me and does what I need it to.

I have watched a bunch of Messick's videos, and they are great. I have also found myself looking at the LX2610 Cab model after watching a video from them. Looks like Kubota added some very nice features to it.

 

[arto98607]

The best tractor is the one that's paid for and gets the job done, no big deal if it is occasionally on the small side & takes little longer to get it done.

Just my two cents worth...

 

[senecak19]

Good luck with your purchase. Looking at your profile, I see you have ZT already. Since I don't know what your intended use is, it's hard to put forth feedback, but my $0.02 as far as I can tell is buying a BX will be the equivalent of you buying a second lawnmower. I'm not one to criticize anyone's judgement; to each is own., but it sounds to me like you have intended uses for the larger machine and the BX is likely not going to deliver. If you haven't come across this thread yet, I need not say more.

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-buying-pricing/433405-bx-b-6.html#post5909131

 

[GeoMart]

I ordered a 2301( same capacities as 2601) in early December. Dealer had to bring tractor from another dealer, then it was supply of the FEL.
Took 3 weeks total, but took delivery before EOY for the 0% at 84 months. Dealer basically gave me 5% and off and that was a tough negotiation. No other dealer around would move off the msrp and factory rebates.

 

[Hayseed Andy]

Good luck with your purchase. Looking at your profile, I see you have ZT already. Since I don't know what your intended use is, it's hard to put forth feedback, but my $0.02 as far as I can tell is buying a BX will be the equivalent of you buying a second lawnmower. I'm not one to criticize anyone's judgement; to each is own., but it sounds to me like you have intended uses for the larger machine and the BX is likely not going to deliver. If you haven't come across this thread yet, I need not say more.

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-buying-pricing/433405-bx-b-6.html#post5909131

Thanks. I did see that. I have ruled the BX units out. I have 10 acres, split into 2 acres for our house and 8 as pasture. Cattle take care of the 8 acres. In the years I have had the property, I have had to bush hog it twice after the cattle owner fertilized it and the cattle couldn't keep up with the growth. Therefore, it is possible I would need to bush hog- not very often though. The zero turn allows me to cover the other 2 acres efficiently.

So, basically odd jobs around the property are the main purpose, and when/if I start a hobby farm, chores associated with that. I could also groom a small dirt road that isn't very long. The A/C appeals to me for the brutal Florida summer, and also being able to work in light rain. I am also looking at the LX2610 now, also with a cab.

 

[Hayseed Andy]

I ordered a 2301( same capacities as 2601) in early December. Dealer had to bring tractor from another dealer, then it was supply of the FEL.
Took 3 weeks total, but took delivery before EOY for the 0% at 84 months. Dealer basically gave me 5% and off and that was a tough negotiation. No other dealer around would move off the msrp and factory rebates.

The local Kubota dealer had a few 2301's. He mentioned that buckets are scarce, however he had them. He didn't seem as standoffish as the Deere dealer up the road from him when it came to talking about price. That said, another Deere dealer (the one I got my zero turn from) quoted an excellent price.

 

[RichardMeyer]

If money is driving factor the lx2610 is a great tractor, but if you have the budget go bigger. The reason the lx are so nice is you can still put a mmm on it. If you don't need it to mow and only brush hog you are better off going to l3660 or bigger. The grand l is just a few thousand more than the lx and is a bigger frame and more weight. In tractors weight is your friend. I have a lx3360 currently and have owned bigger grandL s. Tractors are just like boats. In boats we get two foot itis. In tractors you get a few more horsepower itis. Some here will tell you don't go too big but I am of the opposite mind. Get a big enough tractor to do everything you need plus a little more and you will have that tractor for a lifetime.

 

[opie74]

I got about 8% off MSRP without haggling on a 4060. I did negotiate a bit higher trade value.

 

[edawg]

Sellers market. Especially Kubota, Kioti and Massey. Dealers simply still can't get the smaller framed, under 40hp consumer level product from the international supply chains / offshore manufacturing as of late 2020 at least... Tractors that came in disappeared in days and dealers said "February maybe" for next shipments so you're competing with everyone else who is checking back now... And good luck finding heavier, quality, most popular implements in 5' sizes for 3point... Cheap import stuff is still plentiful, but often painted and priced as if it were good stuff. Buyer beware!

Deere supply chain and US manufacturing is winning here as the chain overall is somewhat better, but again quality product is scarce... especially large frame R-series and the typical starter set of 5' implements (box blades, PTO equipment). 4 months after buying my pre-COVID, barely used Deere private sale, I still feel like I won the lottery. "Deals" are not going to come back until COVID's been tamed and/or when the equipment demand cools off from other forces (economic downturn and/or inflation, the latter of which IS really starting to bite us in all facets of equipment, construction and other durable goods). Late fall this year at best?