MY2012 5085M ordered today!

[pclausen]

what cost whole tractor was please

$68k for just the tractor w/ loader, which is about 18% off list. That does not include delivery and setup, which will be minimal in my case.

 

[charleyfarmall]

I think you did very well with that! I got 15% off on my tractor this month and the other dealer was only willing to go 10% and that was only after I told them they lost the last tractor purchase last year because they were not negotiating at all....

 

[AKfish]

I think you did very well with that! I got 15% off on my tractor this month and the other dealer was only willing to go 10% and that was only after I told them they lost the last tractor purchase last year because they were not negotiating at all....

Be grateful you've got several dealers to work with... :thumbsup: It gets "ugly" with only 1!

AKfish

 

[Zebrafive]

Be grateful you've got several dealers to work with... :thumbsup: It gets "ugly" with only 1!

AKfish

Or all ten are the same owner

 

[Edward. S]

Or all ten are the same owner

Be grateful you've got several dealers to work with... :thumbsup: It gets "ugly" with only 1!

AKfish

That sounds like my dealer. They own like 10 stores between two provinces.

 

[pclausen]

Here in central Virginia, there are lots of tractor dealers around. Within a 40 miles radius, I have 2 Deere, 1 Kubota and 1 NH dealer. The 2 Deere dealers are both have multiple locations, one just in my state, the other in multiple states.

Both seemed very willing to work with me on price (same for the Kubota dealer), but I really liked the relaxed casual tone of the sales guy at the Deere dealer I ended up buying from. Not to mention the free loaners I have had all spring. Heck, I still have the NH loaner.

Only managed to put 1 hour on my new tractor since picking it up.

I have been busy working on the polebarn. Picked up this thing over the weekend to get my trusses up. And here I thought that 6405 w/ a loader and filled rears way heavy! Poor trailer!

It worked out well. I got the trusses up and most of the purlins.

 

[AKfish]

Lookin' real good! :thumbsup: Gonna be all done by the time your loader shows up... (At least you'll have room to park everything!)

The "good" salesguy at the local dealer has just moved on to another job and one of the senior mechanics has bailed, too. 'Course everything has a "silver lining" - the manager retired - YES!

We'll see how things develop over the next year or so...

AKfish

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

You gotta get yourself some chains and load binders. What's the weight of that lift? Those things are alot heavier than you may think. With all the $$ you spent your dealer may even throw in some chains. Can't wait to see the loader and grapple. What's the eta in the loader?

Matt

 

[pclausen]

I believe the lift is about 13k. Yeah, those straps are rated at 3600lbs each I believe, so borderline for sure. I don't plan to haul something that heavy again, but that is probably just wishful thinking. Even though it was 4 wheel drive, that thing would get stuck going up the smallest incline.

The loader is supposed to be here by the 29th, hopefully sooner.

AK, hopefully things will improve at your dealer. Guess things can't get much worse!

 

[Sterff]

I believe the lift is about 13k. Yeah, those straps are rated at 3600lbs each I believe, so borderline for sure. I don't plan to haul something that heavy again, but that is probably just wishful thinking. Even though it was 4 wheel drive, that thing would get stuck going up the smallest incline.

The loader is supposed to be here by the 29th, hopefully sooner.

AK, hopefully things will improve at your dealer. Guess things can't get much worse!

If you have to much pin weight hauling it that way turn it around. I usually sit the basket on top of the gooseneck and it ballances the load a bit better.

 

[pclausen]

I thought about that. If I need to rent one again, I'll try turning it around.

Dealer called today to let me know the loader showed up today! I'm dropping the tractor off in the morning to have it installed. I decided to let them do it and connect the hydraulics, etc in case there are any other MY2012 change over issues.

Will be interesting to see if the single point connector for the grapple is part of the package. Speaking of the grapple, my parking stands came in as well. Hopefully I'll be able to pick it up tomorrow afternoon!

I did go ahead and move the tires out further in the rear to be flush with the fender extensions. It was a little scary with the rear only supported near the center with a pair of stands!

 

[pclausen]

Just dropped the tractor off at the dealer. Here it is next to the H260 loader. I came with a large ballast box even through I cancelled it in favor of rear weights.

 

[catdozer]

Better invest in a quick hitch. Gonna be really hard hooking that box up!

 

[Zebrafive]

Surprised you chose not to do the loader install.

They may have left the ballast box on the order if it was the cheapest way to get one for stock.

I am betting you get the single function multicoupler as part of the 3 function multicoupler package. I wonder if it will include the mobile side of the coupler or if you will have to buy it separately from parts.

Did you swap to the 85" bucket?

 

[AKfish]

I really like my quick hitch! I ordered the smaller ballast box (with extension) and plan to modify the box to fit both my Cat I quick hitch and the Cat II. Even with wheel weights that rear end is too light!

The newer designed loader is very nice! Closing in most of the hydraulic lines is a great feature.. safer and much easier to keep the loader cleaned up and maintained (greased).

AKfish

 

[pclausen]

Surprised you chose not to do the loader install.

Well, if I had known they wouldn't even get to it today, I would have. Now it looks like Tuesday at the earliest before I'll be getting it back.

Besides, I don't have the equipment to charge the accumulator, a torque wrench that goes to 600 ft/lbs, and there was a scratch on the side that they are going to repaint and replace a H260 sticker. Also, I had to take it in anyway to get the PowrReverser modulator programmed. My dealer told me they actually scotchpad off the green paint where the loader brackets are bolted to the frame for a very tight fit, so I figured they would do a decent job. I'll be sure to inspect the work carefully when I pick it back up.

They may have left the ballast box on the order if it was the cheapest way to get one for stock.

That's their plan now I believe. He did check and saw where he changed the order to not include the ballast box, but I guess something didn't "take" in the system.

I am betting you get the single function multicoupler as part of the 3 function multicoupler package. I wonder if it will include the mobile side of the coupler or if you will have to buy it separately from parts.

Keeping my fingers crossed that its included.[/quote]

Did you swap to the 85" bucket?

Not yet. I want to see what the other one looks like first when everything is setup. The smaller bucket will be better at digging, but can carry less loose material at a time. I'll mostly be digging/moving dirt as opposed to moving a lot of loose material. I saw a couple of 85" ones on the lot, so I don't think swapping out will be an issue.

 

[pclausen]

I really like my quick hitch! I ordered the smaller ballast box (with extension) and plan to modify the box to fit both my Cat I quick hitch and the Cat II.

I'm going to measure my implements over the weekend to see how many will work with the Cat2 quick hitch. He has one of those in stock too.

I guess I just might have the pole barn done before completed tractor finally gets here!

 

[pclausen]

Better invest in a quick hitch. Gonna be really hard hooking that box up!

I'm more than likely getting a cat2 quick hitch, but plan to let him keep the ballast box unless I find that I'm real light in the back, even with a compact implement attached.

 

[Zebrafive]

I'm going to measure my implements over the weekend to see how many will work with the Cat2 quick hitch. He has one of those in stock too.

I guess I just might have the pole barn done before completed tractor finally gets here!

I have a JD cat 2 quick hitch if you need any measurements.

 

[Zebrafive]

I'm more than likely getting a cat2 quick hitch, but plan to let him keep the ballast box unless I find that I'm real light in the back, even with a compact implement attached.

I plan to build something that will hold front suitcase weights for rear ballast. Then they (the suitcase weights) can serve front or rear as required.