Narrowing it Down Even Further

[Hook]

Thanks to all for your recent advice/suggestions.

Based on your input, I will definitely be going larger than a BX2200 & larger than the B7500/TC21D range.

I've now narrowed it down to the following choices:
- Kubota B2710
- NH TC29D
- JD 4200

They look pretty equivalent to me & it looks like I can get the implements I want on any of them.

Given this, I'm thinking that I will make the final decision based on price.

Anything wrong with this way of approaching the situation?

Hook

 

[GlueGuy]

Looks fine to me. Good luck!

The GlueGuy

 

[glennmac]

Hook,

I think you should analyze specs, ask questions and negotiate price with a vengeance. When it comes to decision time, I would recommend the following purchasing priorities:

1. Which machine just feels the best to you. Which is the most comfy and friendly. (You're going to be having a lot of close contact with it.) Which one do you just like, even if you cant articlulate why.

2. The dealer. Is he knowledgeable. Does he answer your questions. Is he easy to get along with. Seem honest and straightforward. Do you get the feeling he is honestly trying to help solve your tractoring needs, or just trying to sell you something. How clean and complete does his service area look. Ask how experienced his service people are. You will be having a long term relationship with your dealer.

3. Price. You can get the list prices for JD products in the configurator on their website. You can get Kubota list prices at tractorsmart.com. If you can get 15% of list from either, I think that is a very good deal in the Northeast. You cant compare absolute dollars to dollars. JD has somewhat of a reputation of being higher priced, but most of that is because they try to trade on their historical brand name and not offer as big a discounts as some Kubota dealers.

4. Comparative specifications. They are all relatively close and all the tractors can do the job.