Price Check Finding a starting point on price??

[ledebuhr1]

where did you find a starting point for price when you bought your CUT?? it seems like prices for CUTs are unpublished. I wouldent want to go to a dealer and pay 22k for a tractor that had a MSRP of 18K, because you dident know any difference.

I wish they had sticker on CUT's like cars do that list the features and the MSRP.

 

[Golfgar4]

I haven't bought my CUT - yet! /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

There are a lot of factors to be considered in determining which CUT is right for you. What are you going to be doing with it? How much property are you trying to maintain? Are you going to need the power to operate ground engaging implements, or are you just going to use it for mowing? How long do you want to own it?

It sounds to me like the price is your major concern, at least at this time. You need to decide what your budget can afford, and then go out and see what models fit that budget. If you're like most of the folks here, you'll find that you'll be modifying your ideas a number of times before you end up buying!

Good luck! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Bird]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( where did you find a starting point for price when you bought your CUT )</font>

I just started visiting every tractor dealer I found; first asking about used ones, then looking at some of the new ones and asking for a very general price (for about 6 months). Then when I decided what I wanted (a Kubota B7100 at that time), I just called 4 Kubota dealers, told each one exactly what I wanted (without telling any of them that I had called the others) and asked what was the best deal they could make me. Four years later, I just happened to see a B2710 on the lot where I bought the B7100, stopped out of curiosity, and he made me a deal I couldn't refuse, so I didn't shop anywhere else that time. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[PineRidge]

Homework, homework, homework. I wanted to support a local dealer with my purchase but I did get several prices for my new cut. My first bid for a TC-40D came in almost 4 grand higher than the other local boys and it was equipped the same. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif I guess I must have been wearing my “I’m a sucker” hat that day or something.

It costs you nothing to shop around. Don't spend your money until you are completely satisfied, then when you finally make your purchase don't look back.

 

[fwc]

IF your particular brand and model is here, then it may be some help.

Prices

If you decide to give em out for Christmas, put me down for one. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Happy Shopping,

fwc

 

[adegiulio]

FWC, great link!! I wish I knew about that before I went shopping..

Thanks for posting it...

 

[art]

Wow, FWC, I haven't seen that page before but unfortuanatly dealers don't have that much room to play unless it is to a government entity or non-profit of one sort or the other. I have often gotten in trouble with farmers on school boards that want a tractor for the same price as the local FFA got theres for!

 

[zuiko]

Deere has prices for everything on their site (use the build it option). There is also a Kubota CUT price page that some person maintains, I don't have the bookmark any more but you might be able to find it by searching the web or past postings.

 

[Tractors4u]

The John Deere web site has a build and price feature which gives a rough MSRP. Someone mentioned looking at used equipment. I thought about that but when I considered the fact that I didn't have the cash to pay for the entire tractor and I would have to finance I decided to go with a new one. Deere and others have 0% for 3 years going right now. In some cases by the time you pay interest you could have had new.
Tractor pricing is kind of odd, a lot of it depends on what part of the country you live in. If brand X model 123 is very popular in your part of the country and they are selling as fast as you can get them, they will get a premium price for them.
In my recent pricing I looked at an AGCO ST35X, MF 1433V, and a Caterpillar Challenger 265. All 3 brands are owned by AGCO corp and all three tractors are identical and built by Iseki of Japan. The prices ranged from $14.3 K to $22.7K so go figure.

I pick up my new JD4310 tomorrow.

 

[Will]

Here's a link that has the prices of Kubota B-Series tractors:

 

[MossRoad]

One of the reasons I liked Power Trac was that they published their prices on their web site. No wheeling, no dealing... here's the price and that's what everybody get it for. That's one nice thing about factory direct.

When I was looking for tractors, I made up a list of all the tasks that I need to do today and all the tasks I will need to do in the future. This list helped me narrow down what size tractors I needed. I could then start getting an idea of what the cost of a new tractor in the size range I was looking at would be. If I could not afford a new one in this price range, I knew I would have to go used to still get the size machine that I needed. Once I had the price range in mind, I was able to start seeing which unit gave me the most bang for the buck and suited my needs/expectations best. For me, the Power Trac PT425 fit the bill. It might not be for others, but it was as close to fitting most of my needs as I could come at the most reasonable price. Again, this applies to me. Your research will vary. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[fwc]

Art,
I have only looked at a few pages on that link, Most of the ones I looked at had list prices and some mentioned what the gov. markup would have been. I don't think any individual could expect to buy with that kind of purchasing power, but ya never know, at the end of the year when sales are very slow before the new models hit, someone might get lucky...
I am still shopping - maybe I'll wait until the house gets built so I won't have to deal with trailering...

Later,
fwc/Floyd

 

[frank_f15]

1st of all u must know what size tractor u want, what options u want and then just go visit the dealers of ALL name brands, u will soon get a general idea of what it will cost.

 

[NIXON]

Ledbuhr1, A belated welcome to the site !!!!!
There have been a lot of questions by You .. Asked and answered . Now I have a few .
What size property will you use your machine on ?
What will you be using it for (attachments )
What type of land ? hilly, flat ,swamp ? \
Do You have a make in mind ?
What are Your expectations as to price ??
BTW if you could fill out your profile , it might help in getting more specific answers to your questions . John

 

[ledebuhr1]

Im thinking about a Kubota L3430HST Cab with A723 used primarly for snowplowing and small landscaping work.

Im thinking about $24-26k. I want this to be a delux tractor because it will out last me, and be the only one I buy

 

[NIXON]

Great Choice ! In my dreams I have a Cab tractor !! But, , then I come down to earth ,and realize I'm lucky to have a tractor at all :0
John

 

[txdon]

Ledebuhr1, I see your still agonizing in that indecisive, what’s the best value for my needs stage of tractor shopping. It is here where you can jump from brand to band and model to model to find that perfect tractor. However, there is no perfect tractor, only the tractor that best fit your needs now and as far as you can envision into the future. I can see by your post you are getting closer to making the important decision so now is the time for the hands-on part of your tractor investigation. My dealer stated a few facts I thought were interesting: #1. The average buyer will come to the dealership 5 times before he buys. #2. No one has ever complained that he has bought too big of a tractor (not even the guy that bought a 5030 for 2 ((two)) acres). I went to at least 8 dealerships numerous times sometimes to talk sometimes to demo. The one thing you cannot learn over the internet is how the tractor feels. So, If you haven’t already, get out of the house and demo those tractors - that’s the fun part. This is a lot more laid back than car buying and you can never ask too many questions. Just by daily reading TBN you have pick up a wealth of tractor knowledge.
Have Fun, TxDon /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[jinman]

Since you have a tractor in mind, I'd suggest making a list of all the options you want and take it with you to the dealer to get a detailed item-by-item quote. Once you have the quote, go down to the Kubota (or whatever) Buying/Pricing forum and list all the options and their prices. You'll probably get more good advice and comparison prices than you'd expect. Then, you take all that advice and go to the dealer you want and make him a counter-offer. I went into my dealer with a price in mind and he beat my low-end price by $100. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif You also might be surprised.

 

[28RedHorses]

I agree with the advise list above.

Also I would use the other dealer's pricing to your advantage. If you get lower pricing from another dealer tell your local dealer that competitor's price. Ask them if they will match or beat the price that you have. All they can say is no. It does not even have to be the same brand of tractor as long as you compare apples to apples. The dealers (good ones) are just as anxious to sell you a tractor as you are to buy one.

Also (I suspect) that selling a tractor is a kin to selling cars (no slam intended). There are hidden incentives for the dealer that you don't see so don't be shy about asking for more off the price. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

But I think the most important issue is educate yourself about the products with brocures, research, and asking questions on forums like this.

Good luck, strike your best deal, and happy tractoring! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

28Red