Comparison Look at new tractor. Between LS and Branson and maybe Mahindra

[Diggin It]

^^ Odd. My Massey dealer is also a HUGE construction equipment dealer (CAT road graders, cranes, etc.) and the sales rep there was more than willing to work with L'il ole me on a puny GC1710 quote. We've exchanged several calls working out pricing which was the #2 finalist.

 

[mred2]

This Massey dealer also sells large trucks. Not a lot of tractor inventory. There are other dealers that I will drive by on my way to test/talk other dealers and will most likely still talk to.

 

[screamin400]

I have a 2655 that I work for a living. I have dual hydraulics on the back along with grapple on the front. Love the tractor.

 

[metalbender]

Too bad your Massey dealer is a dick. I live in a huge farming area, lots of big $$$ equipment. Dealer took all the time I needed for my 1742 cab tractor purchase. Was in the Deere dealership, looking at a compact floor model, no one said boo to me. Maybe I looked poor. Didn't go to the NH dealer, nothing on their lot in my size. Prior owner of the property was a big Massey fan, said dealer is good. Was a tad pricy.

 

[mred2]

Looked real hard at a Mahindra 3540 today, shutter. Liked it real well. Priced at $27,000. One remote, quoted 3rd function at $1500. Backhoe at $10,000, I think a little high. I don't think they wanted to put the 3rd function on. Grapple was another $1800. Wanted me to buy real fast as prices are going up due to Trump. This was on a tractor and backhoe that has been in inventory for almost a year.

 

[Aquamoose]

Wow, that’s high! Mine is a 2016 Branson 3520h (35 hp) with a BH76 backhoe, two rear remotes and a 3rd function for a grapple I got later. Got it all for $26,800.

Sure your price isn’t a typo?

 

[rngrrymd]

Looked real hard at a Mahindra 3540 today, shutter. Liked it real well. Priced at $27,000. One remote, quoted 3rd function at $1500. Backhoe at $10,000, I think a little high. I don't think they wanted to put the 3rd function on. Grapple was another $1800. Wanted me to buy real fast as prices are going up due to Trump. This was on a tractor and backhoe that has been in inventory for almost a year.

$10k for the backhoe is way too high. Rest of quote is suspect. Shop another dealer or two and compare. Looks like there are a bunch around you.

 

[RandyinTN]

I would not consider any tractor unless I first sat in the seat and explored the ergonomics. After I found a few that fit me, then I would explore other options.
And 10k for a backhoe is a rip off.

 

[mred2]

Talked to an LS dealer that has a Mahindra 3540 that was traded in, 1 year old, 50 hours, $21,000. List on the backhoe is $9130 from Mahindra. He also told me that LS now has a $2,000 discount on all of their backhoes.
I may try to go and look at both the used 3540 and the new LS tomorrow. Looks like I may be able to buy new LS for a little more.

 

[mred2]

The Mahindra that was used did not have a bucket on the FEL. Waited and looked for salesman. No one there. They only stock a few tractors and order every thing. Not a true LS dealer. I sat on both. The LS was really good, controls great. The Mahindra not as good. The controls were ok, except the rear remote. I found it very hard to reach, after you located it. The seat is not something that I would want to set in for 4 hours mowing pasture. But it is a true power shuttle. I talked to the nearest Branson dealer and it seems that what they show on the internet is not what they have in inventory at the time