Farm Show

[Lloyd_E]

Not sure if this is the correct area for placing... but it does concern buying, pricing and comparing.

I took a few buddies to our local farm show. Lots of eye candy and innovative things to look at. I was impressed with a new (new Holland) interpretation of a ford 8N. Suggested list is $40,000!!!!!

We looked at the new Kioti with the bigger cab and THREE cup holders. I guess I should have waited a year before buying. There was the ultimate alder clearing equipment too.

And a couple of large tractors to pull out your stuck one!

We looked at band saw mills - may be one in the new future.

Lots of fun and wishful thinking.


lloyd

 

[dgl24087]

The new 8N suggested list is $29,900 with R4 tires.

 

[newbury]

The new 8N suggested list is $29,900 with R4 tires.

What $?

 

[coobie]

The new 8N suggested list is $29,900 with R4 tires.

I spoke with a new holland rep. at the farm machinery show in louisville ky.last month and he quoted me $36,000 for the new 8n with loader.YIKES !!!

 

[Lloyd_E]

Add about 25% difference in Canadian and US dollars plus shipping... it gets to $40,000 - fast.

lloyd

 

[jimmyj]

That 8N sure looks really neat though doesn't it. Neat to see them keeping the nostalgia of the old name alive.

 

[Scooby074]

I always keep meaning to get to the moncton show but never seem to find the time. Looks like a good turnout there from manufacturers and consumers.

The boomer is pretty cool. Price seems a little crazy though (even considering the prices we pay up here).

I wish i would have gone after seeing that CMI had a booth. I have lots of questions. Mulching was something i was considering, but i would rather ask my questions in a informal setting like the show.

Good pics, LOVE the big Fendt.

 

[Lloyd_E]

The 8n from a distance looked Italian - they are known for their styling. Once I realized what it was I thought it was too cool. Can you imagine driving around the property on one of these just for the fun of it - and 4 wheel drive too!!!!

One of things that surprised me was the decrease in Kubota tractors prices. Scary. I didn't take notes so don't ask but they looked very interesting. The funny thing was that the implements were listed in US funds! Not such a good deal if you do the math...

coobie - $36,000 with loader - what a deal. Looks like a sweet ride though.

lloyd

 

[coobie]

The 8n from a distance looked Italian - they are known for their styling. Once I realized what it was I thought it was too cool. Can you imagine driving around the property on one of these just for the fun of it - and 4 wheel drive too!!!!

One of things that surprised me was the decrease in Kubota tractors prices. Scary. I didn't take notes so don't ask but they looked very interesting. The funny thing was that the implements were listed in US funds! Not such a good deal if you do the math...

coobie - $36,000 with loader - what a deal. Looks like a sweet ride though.

lloyd

I love the look of the new 8n very cool looking IMHO.I used to have a 1949 8n that I sold about 13 years ago,I wish now I would have kept it.If I was in the market for a new 50hp tractor I would give the new 8n a hard look to buy.PS-thanks for the great pics of the farm show.coobie

 

[dking]

The farm show was great! I liked the new massey 2625 utility tractor. I was like a kid in a candy store - so many implements to buy and not enough cash. The portable sawmills were cool. I think there is a wallenstein 6" chipper in my future.

 

[newbury]

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One of things that surprised me was the decrease in Kubota tractors prices. Scary.
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lloyd

Decrease ??

 

[Lloyd_E]

When I first looked at buying a tractor and knowing what my friends paid for their Kubotas I knew I couldn't afford it. That was one of the reason for buying the Kioti. We did see a price drop at this year's show compared to several years ago.

Dking: why 6". 4" and over I consider that firewood!! I have a wallenstein 4".
Works great. Which mill did you look at. I looked t the norwood 2000 set up.
I offered to trailer it home but they didn't like my offer/price!! I liked the grapples they had too!!! Also the wallenstein 3pt grapple was enticing. Hydraulic - opening of 34" for under $2000. Move a lot of rock and logs with that.

Think of all the buildings you would have to construct to house everything.

I liked the new cab on the DK35hst - a ton of room and THREE cup holders.

Did I mention the cup holders - Three of them!!!

lloyd

 

[dking]

Llyod, the 6" has a rotor which weighs 100lbs more than the 4" so that momentum can really chew up wood fast. If it's hardwood I'm chipping, I'll keep anything more then 3" for firewood, but for softwood I don't care - I just want it gone. They have a special on, buy before March 31 and get a free set of blades worth about $500 can. I also liked the wallenstein logging winches, another item on my to get list.

I looked at the wood-mizer set up - nice. I offered to pull my truck around and take it home but same as you, he didn't like my offer.

Dking: why 6". 4" and over I consider that firewood!! I have a wallenstein 4".
Works great. Which mill did you look at. I looked t the norwood 2000 set up.
I offered to trailer it home but they didn't like my offer/price!! I liked the grapples they had too!!! Also the wallenstein 3pt grapple was enticing. Hydraulic - opening of 34" for under $2000. Move a lot of rock and logs with that.

Think of all the buildings you would have to construct to house everything.

I liked the new cab on the DK35hst - a ton of room and THREE cup holders.

Did I mention the cup holders - Three of them!!!

lloyd