ck30 vs ct230 vs ex3200

kayaker · Mar 17, 2011

Still searching for that perfect tractor for myself. I've pretty much narrowed it down to the 3 above. I understand the bobcat and kioti are pretty much the same machine except color. Although I did read somewhere the bobcat does not have position control? Can anyone confirm this? I really like the CC/Yanmar product but seems like it's lift capacities are lacking compared to the others? From all my price comparisons they pretty much are priced the same, with the ex3200 being 1,500-2000 cheaper. All are priced with a loader. ex3200 15,000 out the door and the other 2 right at 16,000 plus tax.. So that's almost 2500 cheaper on the ex3200.. it's beginning to sound like a no brainer. What do you guys think?

Perplexed · Mar 17, 2011

Not much help here, but where did you find an EX3200 for $15,000 out the door?? Is this a brand-new tractor? The SX3100, which is one size smaller, is stickering around $18,000. I just got a last-year SX3100 for a bit more than what you're talking about on the EX3200!

kayaker · Mar 17, 2011

From my understanding the SX3100 is actually a nicer tractor, with DELUXE features and does retail for more than the ex3200. The ex3200 is a pretty basic tractor. Doesn't even have cup-holders! Sounds like you found yourself a really good deal on a SX3100.

Check out CUB CADET YANMAR SALES AND SERVICE They have great prices. Located in TN. I'm from NC and if they deliver to your out-of-state address you do not have to pay TN sales tax. With delivery fees you still come out better than paying taxes and purchasing locally.
Now... Being a tractor and not a car, you do not have to register it, and pay tax then. It's a bit muddy and I've not found a concrete answer on if you have to pay NC tax. I've been told NO. And i've been told it's your responsibility to pay Right to Use tax to NC? I'm still digging on this.

I've not found a local dealer that comes anywhere near this price, and they all seem eager to sell, but don't want to talk much about supporting their products. That's why i'm willing to purchase out of state.