Dealer JCB Fastrac Dealers?

[SuperDutyDave]

Anyone know of a good JCB Fastrac dealer. One that has new inventory, knows accessories etc. Prefereably on the east coast...ideally with a website.

Any help? I have real interest in one and would like to get more educated.


Thanks

Dave

 

[JiminGa]

where are you on the east coast?

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Just go to JCB's site and use the dealer locator. I know Hoobers is a JCB dealer and has a website. Here is JCB's dealer locator site if you don't know it JCB Americas - Dealer Locator

 

[SuperDutyDave]

I am familiar with JCB's website...

I am in Vermont.

Reality is the locator on their site...stinks!

Plus like many other dealer locators it does little to differentiate the "sort of dealer" with the "real dealer" and most likely doesn't give you any website links.

I am looking for a real stocking Fastrac dealer...one that might have several in stock and is very familar with them and equipping them Ideally if they have a website to visit that would be even better. Distance isn't the issue the dealers ability is.

Anyone know of a real stocking Fastrac dealer...one who knows their capablities and knows how to equip them....particularly for tasks beyond basic ag...snow removal property maintenance etc.

Anyone?

Dave

 

[Robert_in_NY]

It linked me to Hoobers. As to wanting it to tell you who is a real dealer or not, well they are all JCB dealers. If your local dealer doesn't want to stock any models or order any in for you to see then go to the next dealer or look elsewhere.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

I just looked and it looks like the only JCB ag dealers in the North East are below NYC. You will have to do some driving if you want to pursue ownership of a brand new JCB Fastrac.

What are your main uses for the Fastrac that you are leaning towards it?

 

[JiminGa]

have you called hq? they are really a very friendly bunch. They bring stuff to the local parades all the time. I'm sure they will be more than happy to match you up with the right dealer.
JCB Americas Main Line: 912-447-2000

Address:

2000 Bamford Blvd, Savannah, GA 31322

 

[SuperDutyDave]

Robert

Do I need a Fastrac...no....do I want one yes.

Probally about a year away from owning.

Uses, some ag, hay. tillage etc.

Also looking at snow removal, salting etc.

Field mowing etc.

Check out JCB's UK site...great info there...check out the snow removal brochure with Fastract setup with plow and rear sander unit. very cool.

Good Tip on calling them...hope they will be helpful...many times they will only refer you to closest dealer regardless of their abilities. We will see...was just hoping some other members might have a referal on their own expirence.

Cheers

Dave

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Robert

Do I need a Fastrac...no....do I want one yes.

Probally about a year away from owning.

Uses, some ag, hay. tillage etc.

Also looking at snow removal, salting etc.

Field mowing etc.

Check out JCB's UK site...great info there...check out the snow removal brochure with Fastract setup with plow and rear sander unit. very cool.

Good Tip on calling them...hope they will be helpful...many times they will only refer you to closest dealer regardless of their abilities. We will see...was just hoping some other members might have a referal on their own expirence.

Cheers

Dave

I didn't ask if you needed one as it doesn't matter. I was only curious as to your use as there are other options if JCB isn't readily available in your area. If you plan on using this for a business and your nearest JCB dealer is 500 miles away you might be in trouble if you have a break down. I am not sure if Claas has the Xerion over here in Canada or not but that is a slick set up. Then there is the New Holland TV145 (which is rumored to be getting a substantial upgrade), Fendt has some great tractors and if I recall you can get them with the high speed tranny, Valtra (also part of the Agco corp like Fendt) has reverse drive tractors which can be very handy and I think you can get some models with high speed trannys and front 3pt and pto.

I have always liked the JCB design and a local guy here ran a couple of them a couple years back but his haying venture didn't last over a year as he mis-judged the market here. His JCB's were both used tractors and I have no idea what he did with them as the next year he switched to being a corn farmer and had two 8000T John Deeres (which again, he only lasted one year then quit).

I would definitely look at Fendt and Valtra for your uses if you can not get a JCB easily. The reverse drive on the Valtra (I think Fendt has it also but I am not positive) would be handy if you go with a disc mower as you can get a 3pt unit designed for front 3pts or reverse drive units like the Valtra or NH TV. Also, you can get a snow plow for the 3pt of the Valtra for snow removal and have a spreader hooked on the front 3pt. This way you would have exceptional vision out of the cab for working close to buildings and cars. Check them out if you would like as you should be able to get parts easier for a Fendt or Valtra then a JCB unless you have a dealer closer then the JCB site shows.

 

[SuperDutyDave]

Robert

First I wasn't being "fresh" when I said I want one...don't need one....really meaing that my overall usage is not totally in keeping with what one would normally equate to owning a 100K+ tractor. The reality is I have use for one in a variety of tasks and honestly I would rather own a great tractor or two then a fancy boat or a expensive sports car. Wierd but that's me.

As for real dealer I was just looking for a recommendation to a real JCB dealer...real defined as having inventory and selling them regularly...as such they price correctly and know all the particulars about them. Yes service is huge...it would be difficult not to have it locally...something I will have to consider.

Thanks for the recommendations on the other brands. Not sure about Fendt or Valtra neither one of those in my area. Big Claas dealer nearby will check it out. As for the NH TV-145 very cool unit. Really could use some rework though. Particularly in the high-speed category. Here's hoping NH does rework it and when they do they add some high speed to it. Do you have any more info on these potential changes?

Thanks for your suggestions....keep them coming.

Is it me or does the Fastrac remind me of a Unimog?

Love the idea you can put a sander body on rear power with live hydro and drive around plowing and sander at speeds comporable to a truck.

I saw a photo on the net showing a Fastrac with a front end loader do you know if this is accurate?

Cheers

Dave

 

[Robert_in_NY]

There are companies that build loaders for the Fastrac, who they are I can not help you with only that I have seen multiple Fastracs with loaders.

Some of the changes reported to the TV are steerable front axle (similar to the row crop option on the smaller Steigers), more hp, beefed up components and an updated cab. If they go with the steerable front axle I am hoping they will have a lock out on the articulation so you can use just the front steering axle and give you higher road speeds. But how much of this goes thru is anyones guess. Hopefully NH will carry thru with the rumors and give us a beefed up TV.

Check out the Valtra T series www.valtra.com I wish they had a dealer locator on their site but they don't but Valtra should be in your area as they expanded down from Canada. You might have to ask your Agco dealers to see if they know. The T series has the twintrac which allows you to rotate the seat similar to the NH TV145 but the T series is a solid frame tractor. Both Valtra and Fendt are part of Agco but both brands are completely different then the other Agco brands like Agco, Challenger and Massey Ferguson. Those ones are all very similar with mainly paint and hoods being different. The Valtra and Fendt are more European in design and function and you can get front 3pt and pto's on them here in the US

The Unimog would be a great machine but I have never seen a Unimog dealer here. Contact Von who use to post on here a lot, now only checks in on us. He does a lot of work with Unimogs now restoring and reselling. He would be a good one for information if you are interested.

From everything I have heard Hoobiers (or however their name is spelled) is a very large outfit and if they sell JCB like they say I would think they stock them. Hopefully someone down in PA would be able to say for sure.

I wish I could help you more with a JCB ag dealer but they are few and far between right now.

 

[SuperDutyDave]

Robert

thanks so much for your cornacopia of information. I just love the European design of their tractors...so much more multi-purpose and inovative vs. just the standard design with just more HP or a slightly different trans.

Will do some more research and looking. No big rush to own one but really would like something like a Fastrac.

TV is cool but something about is just missing (road speed being one thing) dealer near me had one when they first came out. Sat on it for 2 years prior to selling to another dealer.

Stay cool.

Dave

 

[Robert_in_NY]

I agree, I have always been fond of the European tractors. The Europeans design things to be efficient and basically, they do things the right way. Why the US refuses to go along with it is a mystery to me. Much like the metric vs SAE thing. Metric is a much simpler system but we don't want to update to it so things cost more.

I have always loved the front 3pt and pto. I have no idea why more tractors do not have it here. Putting a brush chopper on the front of a tractor seems like a smarter idea then the back. Why run over the garbage with the expensive tractor before you hit it with the brush chopper. I would rather damage a brush chopper then a $40k-$100k tractor. New Holland allows you to have a front 3pt and pto on the TN95FA which is why I am leaning towards buying that model even though I only need the TN85FA. I would much rather have my mower mounted on the front as well as my sprayer. Plus there are a lot of other items that would be slick on the front of these tractors like 3pt post pounders and carryalls, weight boxes so on so forth.

I do hope you can get your JCB. I have always like them mainly because they are different. If you do get one make sure you post some pics of your setup when you get done.

 

[SuperDutyDave]

Robert

we are brothers from another mother

I totally agree efficiency and multiple usage. Why have two or three machines when you can have just one. Why no front end PTO's and hitches is also a mystery to me. snow blowing in reverse...pain in the neck literally...backing into stuff or running it over to brush hog it...stoopid!

I am looking around and I will most likely own a Fastrac before too long. Can really justify owing it if I can get the most usage out of it...that means many attachments etc. That means finding a dealer etc who knows and will be helpful equiping it correctly. I've been told there are front end loaders available for Fastrac's might you know of a brand? That would really help me seal deal to own one.

I can assure you if I get one I will have it well appointed and I will post lots of photos I would be very excited about it.

thanks

Dave

 

[Robert_in_NY]

I will find out about the loaders for you. Is there a particular Fastrac you are looking at?

 

[SuperDutyDave]

most likely a 2155 if that has sufficient capabilities...such as a decent loader capacity...if not I may have to move up to the 3000 series.

thanks for the help...really curious if there is a loader available how good it is and how quickly it can be installed and removed.

Any suggestions and/or info would be great.

Dave

 

[JDPN]

SDDave, don't rule out the Claas Xerion Trac VC . Very interesting design with cat power and a rotating cab. Do you still have that JD 3800?
The only loader I've seen on a Fastrac was on the military TLB version made for the US military.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

From everything I have heard Hoobiers (or however their name is spelled) is a very large outfit and if they sell JCB like they say I would think they stock them. Hopefully someone down in PA would be able to say for sure.

Hoobers is a very good operation, also our biggest competition. I've been to their larger two stores several times and never seen a JCB on the lot. They have two other locations that I've not been too, its possible they have them there. I would guess they probably sell JCB for the construction aspect of the brand, not the tractors. They are very dedicated to Case.

 

[SuperDutyDave]

JP

no the 3800 is long gone...had some many issues with that machine Deere corporate help trade me out of it and into a 244J loader. Really liked that 3800 just couldn't handle not knowing what was going to fail next.

The claas looks nice, claas dealer nearby too, but seems a little larger than I would ideally like. Website info was sketchy, didn't see a loader there, nor did it have the load deck that would be very handy on the Fastrac for spreader/sander.

Seen some photos of Fastracs with loader could see a name to get details if they are really feasible or not. Not a deal breaker without one but really could make the math work better if it would replace my 244J.

Dave

 

[JDPN]

Deere stopped making all of there telehandler products recently, I wonder if they all had issues?