Delivered!

welyell · May 24, 2019

I took delivery of my MX5800 yesterday and I've been just getting used to it in the yard. Tomorrow I'm going out to make some serious scratches in the paint

WVH1977 · May 24, 2019

Congrats. You are going be having a fun weekend. Nice Machine!!

fried1765 · May 24, 2019

welyell said:
I took delivery of my MX5800 yesterday and I've been just getting used to it in the yard. Tomorrow I'm going out to make some serious scratches in the paint

Beautiful!
Would you share your cost?

welyell · May 24, 2019

fried1765 said:
Beautiful!
Would you share your cost?

Too Much!

sixdogs · May 24, 2019

That is a beautiful rig. is big enough to do most anything and yet compact enough to fit into corners.
What number is the backhoe and do you know the approx. retail price of the backhoe and frame mount? I'd really like to get one for my MX5100 but I'll guess the price is pretty steep.

rbtjr · May 24, 2019

We really like our MX5800. You will be pleased with your purchase.

AndyMA · May 24, 2019

BH92 on MX5200. If I remember about $8500

welyell · May 24, 2019

sixdogs said:
That is a beautiful rig. is big enough to do most anything and yet compact enough to fit into corners.
What number is the backhoe and do you know the approx. retail price of the backhoe and frame mount? I'd really like to get one for my MX5100 but I'll guess the price is pretty steep.

BH92 - The price is around $8250.00 for the backhoe and another $1200.00 for the subframe (the mechanical thumb is around another $1100.00). One thing to keep in mind is that the "actual" prices are going to vary greatly between geographic locations (cost of living etc...). I have no idea what a local dealer would charge to install it on a tractor that's not coming through the dealership as a new purchase add-on. If I lived somewhere other than the Island I live on, I would not have purchased it and rented an excavator when needed if it was a realistic option. Sadly, being on an Island, renting an excavator will never be cost effective

lharrell799 · May 24, 2019

Where in the heck are the rear valve stems?

Newby first timer · May 24, 2019

Congrats
It looks like it belongs in that yard
Have fun this weekend

void777 · May 25, 2019

Congrats on the nice new machine and thanks for posting pictures.

goeduck · May 25, 2019

Congratulations. Very nice choice. Can I ask what dealer you purchased it from?

welyell · May 25, 2019

goeduck said:
Congratulations. Very nice choice. Can I ask what dealer you purchased it from?

Jennings in Puyallup WA. Went with them mainly as there are 3 other Kubota owners (commercial users) I'm friends with here on the Island and all of them recommended Jennings hands down. Doing my pre-purchase research, I found out that while the brand you buy is important, the dealership you buy from and will rely on for support is more important. Also, they know how to play the game with Washington State Ferries for transportation.... So far, they have another very satisfied customer

diesel85 · May 25, 2019

lharrell799 said:
Where in the heck are the rear valve stems?

Probably on the inside of the rim to help protect them a little more.

Surprised they didn't do that to the front rims.

I like that tractor. Good luck with your purchase.

Thomas · May 25, 2019

Congrats indeed a beauty :thumbsup: project list just got whole lot easier now.

tradosaurus · May 25, 2019

welyell said:
Too Much!

$45K?

sixdogs · May 25, 2019

welyell said:
BH92 - The price is around $8250.00 for the backhoe and another $1200.00 for the subframe (the mechanical thumb is around another $1100.00). One thing to keep in mind is that the "actual" prices are going to vary greatly between geographic locations (cost of living etc...). I have no idea what a local dealer would charge to install it on a tractor that's not coming through the dealership as a new purchase add-on. If I lived somewhere other than the Island I live on, I would not have purchased it and rented an excavator when needed if it was a realistic option. Sadly, being on an Island, renting an excavator will never be cost effective

That is one whopper of a backhoe. I've seen one in action and you will not be disappointed. You can even get a trenching bucket, without teeth, for it so it will make smooth cuts in the bottoms of culverts or swales. Congratulations on that whole setup.

welyell · May 25, 2019

lharrell799 said:
Where in the heck are the rear valve stems?

I had not noticed until you pointed it out

I'll ask the dealer why they were turned in, maybe something to do with the beet juice being pumped into the tires?

fried1765 · May 25, 2019

welyell said:
BH92 - The price is around $8250.00 for the backhoe and another $1200.00 for the subframe (the mechanical thumb is around another $1100.00). One thing to keep in mind is that the "actual" prices are going to vary greatly between geographic locations (cost of living etc...). I have no idea what a local dealer would charge to install it on a tractor that's not coming through the dealership as a new purchase add-on. If I lived somewhere other than the Island I live on, I would not have purchased it and rented an excavator when needed if it was a realistic option. Sadly, being on an Island, renting an excavator will never be cost effective

Yeah.....but I'll bet the inconvenience is well worth it.
Vashon is such a beautiful place!
Almost bought a waterfront house there, back in the very early 70's, but NWA company transfer was cancelled.

welyell · May 25, 2019

fried1765 said:
Yeah.....but I'll bet the inconvenience is well worth it.
Vashon is such a beautiful place!
Almost bought a waterfront house there, back in the very early 70's, but NWA company transfer was cancelled.

I grew up here on the island and joined the Navy at 17 to get off this boring hunk of rock in Puget Sound. 21 years later after seeing the world a few times over, Vashon was the perfect place for me to retire to