Buying Advice Checking in

[Danger18]

Newbie here. This forum has provided a wealth of information, making the purchase of a used tractor much easier. I found a 2015 LS xr4046hc with 188 hours that had been traded in for a much larger kubota. I drove the 500 mikes to inspect and drive it. The only flaws I could find was a small dent in the bucket and the HST pedals a bit out of adjustment (which was done right then). I made the purchase and am expecting delivery Monday. My only concerns relate to the actual condition. The dealer said it had been serviced, but being a kabota service department, I'm a little concerned that the HST hadn't been adjusted during the service. Hopefully there won't be any surprises.
I feel I've gotten a good deal at $21,900, plus a $500 delivery charge (540 miles one way). I added a new set of PLF3048 pallet forks, and found a beater rotary cutter for $500. Going to add a bolt on tooth bar right away, and then a grapple for the forklift. That should get me started on a land clearing project. I want to see if I can't make a living with the machine as a tractor/operator for hire. A new condition intermediate duty brushhog, and then a plow and tiller are next on the list. Comments and suggestions?

 

[Thomas]

:welcome: to TBN and congrats on your new investment. :thumbsup:

 

[mguitas]

Nice tractor.

 

[Danger18]

A better pic of the machine.

 

[mddorange]

:welcome:
To the TBN forum Danger. We are glad that you joined with us here.

Congrats on the new, to you, tractor. I almost couldn't see your face with that grin so big. :laughing:

Well, you already got one thing right, posting pictures.

 

[Danger18]

My grin was well earned. I did my research and was well informed. I don't think the kabota dealer, who had taken this on trade, had any idea of its value. I was fortunate in that I called at a time he was a motivated seller. The negotiated price was a cash deal. I'm not sure if the 5 year power train warranty is transferable. He doesn't have an owners manual with it or any service records. There is a Mahindra/LS dealer 30 minutes away where I can order a manual.

 

[mddorange]

Manuals are very much needed to maintain it properly. I recommend getting the Work Shop Manual (WSM) as well as the Operating Manual. Kubota has the parts manual online so I would expect that LS does as well.