ctc1111: (recived a price list that quotes a L3430HSTC (cab) with a LA723 front loader, turf tires, Q/A skid steer coupler, 70" HD bucket with bolt on edge, fender flairs, rear wiper, and rear work light set, an cd stereo for a grand total of $28,525.00)
I purchased an L3430HSTC in December with loaded R4's, LA723, Q/A, and a standard bucket for $24,350.00.
For $4175.00 higher than I paid, your getting an upgraded bucket, fender flairs, a rear wiper, a radio, and rear work lights, I think the price for turfs and R4s are about the same. Your quote sounds a little high to me but tractors seem to be a little higher in the northeast compared to the mid-atlantic.
List price for the bucket, standard vs. HD with the bolt on edge is $611.00 vs. $1165.00, the radio is close to $400, rear work lights are $72.00, and estimating $125.00 for the rear wiper and $200 for the flairs. I believe that around $25,700.00 to $26,000.00 is probably more in line.
Furthermore, the $24,350.00 I paid was not the lowest quote I received, I could have purchased the tractor with a heavy duty bucket for about the same price from another dealer, but I chose the dealer I liked over best price.
Jim
