New 2008 JD 3005 in Canada,first tractor

[Flutie Fanatic]

Hello Folks

Was hoping to get some feedback on what I bought. I did quite a bit of research? Spent about a month considering used tractors but finally settled on the 3005, I don`t get it for 3-5 weeks. I had arranged with the dealer for the 2008 3203 hydro 4 by 4 with loader, but got a call the next day saying he gave me wrong price(I believe it was honest mistake on his part ?)

Anyway,it put the vehicle with tax and delivery just over 20,000, so I said no thanks, the price was quoted at 18,500 shipped with taxes, (dealer is 300 miles north,so this all over the phone)

So what he offered me was the 2008 JD 3005 with 300 loader,ballist box,4 wheel drive, non hydro for 17,650 bucks Canadian delivered including taxes,also block heater and couple small things I forget at moment. It beat all other quotes by 1000 and more.

Have not been able to find a picture of the 3005 other than a forum I came across where the guy stood so close to the machine that it was hard to see. JD.COM has no picture of 3005 for some reason, have done about 50 googles with no luck, I guess it is just the same as the 790.

thanks for listening, feedback would be nice

 

[gordon21]

Do a search here on TBN. There are several posts. I attached a link for the new 3005 owners manual a couple weeks ago in one of the threads. There are a few minor, but good differences. 95% of it will be the same as the 790, which has an excellent reputation.

 

[ChuckinNH]

Here's a shot of a fellow TBN'ers 3005

 

[RobS]

Hi FF and welcome to the board. There have been a couple of discussions here on the 3005 and it sounds like it's pretty much a 790 with new decals. A lot of us have 790s and they are a very reliable, basic tractor. If you don't mind the gears, the 3005 should serve you well. Let us know how it turns out!

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

Congratulations on your new green productivity tool.

My son has a 790 for about 4 years and except for a corroded battery cable it has been rock solid.

 

[Flutie Fanatic]

Thankyou all for responding and for pictures etc.


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Here's a shot of a fellow TBN'ers 3005
Attached Images 3005.jpg (127.6 KB, 26 views)

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Hey Chuck would you know if the tires in that picture are indusrial?? The ones on mine will be industrial,am hoping those are industrial on that picture? Or I they another type, more expensive?

thanks...btw thats the first real clear picture I have seen of my new tractor, that would be the 2008? One in another picture has a yellow seat.

 

[ChuckinNH]

Yes, they are R-4 Industrials. Here is a link to the thread discussing that tractor, and the picture:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/jd-buying-pricing/115112-new-3005-garage-tonight.html

 

[Flutie Fanatic]

Thanks Chuck, yes I read that thread 2 days ago but was unable to open picture before my account was activated, Thanks

 

[Flutie Fanatic]

Nobody responded about the price I paid in Canada?

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

Nobody responded about the price I paid in Canada?

Regarding comments on the Canadian price for a 3005 as described in you post. The JD Configurator US$ price with R4's comes in at $15,445. At this time the US$ / CDN$ are approx. at par and CDN JD stores have lowered prices.

In the past, discounts in the range of 10% - 15% have been achievable, which would suggest something in the range of $13,125 - $13,900 before taxes and reasonable shipping charges. For example, Mutton has ad for 790 with FEL for $13,999.

Your after tax / delivered price will vary depending on your province.