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- Joined
- Feb 21, 2003
- Messages
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- Location
- SE Michigan in the middle of nowhere
- Tractor
- Kubota M9000 HDCC3 M9000 HDC
What the heck is a 'Steel Premium' anyway?
A surcharge.What the heck is a 'Steel Premium' anyway?
Most/many suppliers are adding a surcharge to their products to cover the extreme volatility of the materials right now. It's easier for them to do this as a temporary adder too adjust the pricing without affecting their product price. I bought some custom made copper air coils and the pricing was quoted as good for 24 hours, then after that, surcharge / adjustment would be added or subtracted depending on exchange rates and copper spot pricing.What the heck is a 'Steel Premium' anyway?
I forgot to add, I sure don't know what options you got on yours but mine was under $67k with 24 speed tranny, loader, and 3rd function, then minus $5k for cash deal and was a tad less than 62K out the door. This was only a week or two before you quoted yours. Mine will not have self leveling bucket and will only have steel wheels though. I talked to him just a few minutes ago and he said their still taking orders on all tractors and are getting shipments in here and there. He has gotten in several M5's since he ordered mine but they were the more common 8 and 12 speeds. He told me in advance the 24 speed was considered a special build and would take longer.I finally have the money to buy my tractor but, it has gone up $8K and does NOT INCLUDE an 11% steel premium from Kubota. I apparently can't order until Feb/March of next year and the earliest delivery date would be Jan 2023! The price today if I could order would be $72K plus 11% for the steel premium.
I see that yours came in by your signature. I ordered my M5-111 Cab tractor on 9-9-21 and still waiting. They blown past 2 delivery dates Jan 22, and Jun 22. Very little information being provided. Now, I did order mine with the 24 speed so that may be an issue. I see 8 speeds coming in around here pretty regular.You've got me worried. I signed the papers on a M5-111 a few weeks back. Then there was no problem. Emailed my dealer this morning. Got a response from him that the order went through okay, but he will check with his contact to make sure. May need to investigate alternatives.
I see that yours came in by your signature. I ordered my M5-111 Cab tractor on 9-9-21 and still waiting. They blown past 2 delivery dates Jan 22, and Jun 22. Very little information being provided. Now, I did order mine with the 24 speed so that may be an issue. I see 8 speeds coming in around here pretty regular.
How long did yours end up taking?