CWP37
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Also, you might think of jumping up to an MX6 shredder. More durable and more powerful.
CWP37 said:I started this same process you are at over a year ago and still haven't bought...but I've learned a lot through this site and through shopping around and testing different tractors.
Originally, I was looking at a 990. In my opinion, you should take a hard look at the JD 5103. I was recently quoted $17,800 for a 5103 w/ loader, vertical exhaust, arm rests, and R4s. You are getting a LOT more power for close to the same $$$. I drove one around the lot and was impressed about how agile they are. You will also have a hard time finding anything negative about the 03s on these boards. Depending on what my CPA says at the end of the year, I'll be getting an 03 as soon as possible.
Champy said:I have had tire discussions with most of the dealers in my area (southern Indiana), and they all agree for the most part that about 80%+ of the CUT sales they are making go out the door with R-4's...........perhaps this would affect resale or maybe everyone else knows better than I do what is the best all-around tire setup locally.
> I looked at the 5103's but when I found out they were only 2WD they came off the short list.
> currently comparing with a Kubota L4400........not sure if I like the hydrostatic pedal (heel/toe); and the loader controls are up fairly high, feels like I'm waving to everyone.