L3940 - Order Spec - Tell me what I'm missing

[Maibox]

Looks like the grapple will be delivered to dealer in 2 weeks and everything else is about ready. Once the grapple arrives, then we'll schedule delivery. Getting pretty excited...anyone have a magic story to convince my wife I'm not nuts?

 

[Chilly807]

Show her these pics.. it puts everything into perspective. One is my wife mowing our horse pasture, another is clearing snow after a big storm two years ago, a third is her after plowing our vegetable garden, fourth is me backfilling our barn foundation, fifth is a load of firewood on the winch, sixth is the post hole auger ready to go to work, it just goes on and on. You don't really get a true picture of how much backbreaking work these things save you until you own one. Hiring the work out is possible, sure, but after the job is done you have nothing to show for it. They're an investment, really. Not a lot of monetary return, but a ton of satisfaction and jobs accomplished.



Sean

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Show her these pics.. it puts everything into perspective. One is my wife mowing our horse pasture, another is clearing snow after a big storm two years ago, a third is her after plowing our vegetable garden, fourth is me backfilling our barn foundation, fifth is a load of firewood on the winch, sixth is the post hole auger ready to go to work, it just goes on and on. You don't really get a true picture of how much backbreaking work these things save you until you own one. Hiring the work out is possible, sure, but after the job is done you have nothing to show for it. They're an investment, really. Not a lot of monetary return, but a ton of satisfaction and jobs accomplished.

Sean

I guess it depends on how one looks at it. If you were to hire the things out that you do when YOU WANT it done, (not in someone else's time frame) I think that most of us have paid for our equipment many times over. I know for a FACT that I have.

 

[Maibox]

I guess it's like any other large expenditure. It will be clear in a few years whether it makes sense now. In the meantime, I'll have fun trying to make it worthwhile.

 

[94BULLITT]

You will also have the satisfaction of doing the job yourself.

 

[Maibox]

You will also have the satisfaction of doing the job yourself.

Hopefully it will be the satisfaction of job well done, but we'll also have to see about that too. :laughing:

 

[94BULLITT]

Hopefully it will be the satisfaction of job well done, but we'll also have to see about that too. :laughing:

Well another way I look at is if the job does not turn out right you can only be mad at yourself.

 

[Maibox]

Well another way I look at is if the job does not turn out right you can only be mad at yourself.

I am quite familiar with that feeling...

 

[Maibox]

Got the call. Tractor should be delivered either Wednesday or Thursday. :cool2:

Dealer wanted to know whether I wanted the 18' trailer they'd be delivering it on (dual axle, brakes both axles, ramps). He thought the trailer was a 7,000 lbs GTW. New other than the run to the house. Wanted $2k for it. Thoughts?

 

[94BULLITT]

Got the call. Tractor should be delivered either Wednesday or Thursday. :cool2:

Dealer wanted to know whether I wanted the 18' trailer they'd be delivering it on (dual axle, brakes both axles, ramps). He thought the trailer was a 7,000 lbs GTW. New other than the run to the house. Wanted $2k for it. Thoughts?

I don't think a 7k gross trailer is enough for that tractor. The tractor itself is probably around 6k plus implements. You need at least a 10k.

 

[DEK]

I think 94BULLITT has a good point. I wouldn't think the dealer would deliver the tractor on a trailer that wasn't built heavy enough, but you should make sure. If the GVW is only slightly more than the weight of your tractor with or without any attachment, then you probably should look for something with 10K GVW. Most of the trailers I see in the 7K GVW have brakes on one axle. With brakes on both axles I would think it is more than 7K GVW. Anyhow, find out for sure it's weight capacity and whether it has brakes on both axles. The dealer should know the specifics of the trailer (make, weight, brakes, etc.) if it's new. If the trailer can handle the weight, it has brakes on both axles, and it comes with good tires (new?), $2K is a good price. You should get a trailer that isn't stressed out hauling your tractor. Good Luck.

 

[PHILIP8N]

If you load tires or have any implement on 3 point, you will have exceeded the 7K rating on trailer. I have 10K trailer for my L3940, FEL, and implement. Add up your weights. Tractor + FEL + FEL bucket + quick hitch + box blade + trailer = minimum required rating of trailer. Guarantee you that will be over 7K. Philip.

 

[94BULLITT]

If you load tires or have any implement on 3 point, you will have exceeded the 7K rating on trailer. I have 10K trailer for my L3940, FEL, and implement. Add up your weights. Tractor + FEL + FEL bucket + quick hitch + box blade + trailer = minimum required rating of trailer. Guarantee you that will be over 7K. Philip.

Tractor without an implement will probably exceed 7k GVWR on the trailer.

 

[Maibox]

Tractor without an implement will probably exceed 7k GVWR on the trailer.

I've been doing the math--it doesn't add up. They are using 26' truck pulling 18' trailer. Delivering to me first than another stop. I'm not sure what else the are delivering but with all I'm getting, it seems like it will be a LOT more than 7k lbs. My Ford Expedition EL can tow max of 8,700 which should be just enough....

 

[DEK]

With the weight of the tractor being that much, the dealer must be wrong on the GVW of the trailer. Mailbox said the dealer told him he "thought" the GVW was 7000 pounds. The dealer must have been wrong. Why would he even consider delivering a tractor on a trailer that would be maxed out with just the tractor? And then he is offering to sell the trailer upon delivery? Something is wrong! If that trailer has brakes on both axles, I think it has GVW of 10K or more. Mailbox - You need to sure of the weight capacity of the trailer. If the dealer can verify the trailer's load capacity being 10K or more and it will handle the weights PHILIP8N and 94BULLITT discuss in their postings, then I think $2K is a great price. Otherwise, put the $2K toward a trailer that has adequate GVW.

 

[PHILIP8N]

Here are my weights. L3940HST (3627#) <tires are NOT loaded>, LA724 loader with quick attach (1086#), HD round back bucket (400#), 6' box scrapper (1150#). Just that equals 6263 pounds, and you still have to add trailer weight to that. Philip.

 

[bucktaker]

Some stuff on the straight truck to be offloaded using your new FEL 18 ft will be close if you put a RFM on your tractor. It would work, but a 20 ft 10k trailer will be better.

I haul my L5740 with FEL on a 16 ft 7k trailer No room for implements its heavy but doable with a good tow truck (07 GMC 3500)

 

[Maibox]

In reality, I hadn't even considered a trailer at this point, but when I was discussing deliver with the dealer, he mentioned he'd be delivering with the truck and trailer and asked whether I wanted the trailer. I've followed up to try and get more information on the trailer. I certainly agree there is not point in a getting a trailer that can't handle the tractor.

 

[TripleR]

In reality, I hadn't even considered a trailer at this point, but when I was discussing deliver with the dealer, he mentioned he'd be delivering with the truck and trailer and asked whether I wanted the trailer. I've followed up to try and get more information on the trailer. I certainly agree there is not point in a getting a trailer that can't handle the tractor.

How often do you think you will need a trailer?

I usually just pay someone to transport mine or rent a trailer from a local rental lot. I can get one for $40 per day and don't have to worry about storing it and keeping up with it. I rarely need one though.

 

[Maibox]

How often do you think you will need a trailer?

I usually just pay someone to transport mine or rent a trailer from a local rental lot. I can get one for $40 per day and don't have to worry about storing it and keeping up with it. I rarely need one though.

That's a good point. I don't anticipate needing a trailer that often. On the other hand, I've never had one before so it's hard for me to anticipate for what I might use it. I guess if it was the right trailer and a good deal, it might be worth it--storage is always an issue.