Buying time has arrived...

ecologyman · Jun 2, 2005

Well I made up my mind to get myself an L3400 - I'm no professional landscaper or anything. I just need it to mow the eleven acres I have in NE PA and to keep my 900' of driveway clear, so the 3400 suits me fine. So I went over to my Kubota dealer this morning (if you're reading this Boss - cough, cough - I really AM sick) and drove an HST. Nice, nice tractor, and the hydrostat is a great invention. Now with a Kubota FEL, HST, and a Woods 5' rough-cut mower he wants me to pay him $16,995 plus tax. Any of you folks out there think this dealer is twisting my agates, or does it look like a pretty good deal? This is in southern New Jersey, which is farm country, the dealer is reputable with a good service department, and I understand perfectly that he needs to put food on HIS plate too. Your expert opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Bob_Skurka · Jun 2, 2005

The price sounds good to me, especially considering the HST transmission upgrade AND the Woods rotary mower deck are included in the price. And it even has a cupholder.

TractorFred · Jun 2, 2005

Looks like a good price. Are the tires Industrial?

curt1 · Jun 2, 2005

The price sounds good to me. I checked on the Woods standard duty 5' rotary mower the other day. Price was $1095 plus tax.

Curt

ecologyman · Jun 3, 2005

Thanks for the opinions. Yes TFred it has industrial tires. But the cupholder, now THAT'S real class...

gregL · Jun 3, 2005

That price does seem good. I think I gave 16,500 for my L3400 HST with R4 tires and the loader. That was before tax.
You might want to make sure the unit has had the over-running clutch update.