Buying John Deere Using AQHA Membership

[chowl]

How does the AQHA membership work when buying a compact
tractor from a JD dealer? I have been quoted $25,295 for a 4720. The AQHA people told me I could get 20% off list for this tractor. That would make the tractor around $23,000, and
I could get 20% off any implement as well.

Thanks
Les

 

[cowboydoc]

You have to be a lifetime member of AQHA, about a $500 cost. Then you have to be a member for I believe 1 year before becoming a member of the Members Plus AQHA Program. To become a member of the MPAQ you must have a legitimate horse business. There is an application process to go through where they check your business and make sure it qualifies. You have to provide tax statements, business #'s, Tax ID #'s, etc. If you do not have a legitimate horse business you will not qualify.

 

[PsRumors]

But you can join the EAA (Experimental Aircraft) and get $250 off a deere right off the bat. Cost is $40. But that is no where near the 20% off.

 

[cowboydoc]

You can also join AQHA as a regular member and after 30 days get a $500 rebate. I think it costs $40 just to join as a regular member.

The 20% is a good deal but it is also limited. It usually isn't available on any new models. 20% is also the high end. On other stuff it's only 10% or less. Not all attachments qualify for the 20%. Also you get NO special financing either. If they are offering 0% you don't get that. It is financed through the national account at around 7%. If you finance and it's something where you could get 0% you're usually better off going with the 0% financing and making a good deal with the dealer.

 

[cowboydoc]

I looked on the website and here is the official word from John Deere on the 20%.

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John Deere, the world leader in manufacturing, distributing and financing a full line of agricultural equipment offer all U.S. and Canadian AQHA members savings as much as 23 percent on select John Deere equipment* through AQHA Member Plus!
With John Deere’s partnership you can have the best equipment at exclusive pricing! It all begins by calling AQHA Members Plus, where you’ll get help finding everything you need to keep your horse operation in top condition. From tractors and loaders to mowing equipment and utility vehicles all at low, Members Plus discount pricing, John Deere has what you’re looking for – for your horse operation.
This program is available to AQHA members with full-time equine operations. Click here to view a John Deere Equipment Guide.
*John Deere ag equipment must be used in conjunction with full-time horse operations only and must meet certain eligibility requirements for these savings.
www.johndeere.com
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