New Boomer 8N

[stlawrence]

After much agonizing, deciding, and re-deciding, I pulled the trigger on the purchase of a new (well, 2009) New Holland Boomer 8N from Tim at New Albany Tractor Sales in Indiana. I bought it with a QA FEL and Hawkline 6 foot slip clutch shredder, Rimguard R-4 tires, and a red front grill guard. Tim threw in a block heater. The tractor has about 12 hours on it.

Even with delivery from Indiana to New York, the cost of this 50 hp tractor was less than a dickered price on a similarly-equipped Kubota L3940 with 40.5 hp. It is far less than a similarly-equipped John Deere 4120.

Without getting into brand comparisons, with the deals you can get now on the New Holland 8N, it is a heck of a value. I know they were way over-priced when they came out, but now it's a different story. I found dealing with Tim a pleasurable experience, and I think he gave me a fair (a very good) deal. I checked a reference he provided of a fellow who had bought an 8N from them, and the reference gave Tim glowing comments.

I don't like the chrome ROPS. It makes me cringe every time I see it. I know the real farmers will mock me for it. I think I'll have a smug smile every time I see that chrome ROPS, though, because I think that kept some farmers from buying the units (along with the too, too high price), and that is why I was able to get one at a great price.

I get delivery the last of March, and I will post photos.

Dave

 

[bigbull338]

congrats on your new tractor.

 

[theghoul]

I've been looking at the Boomer as well.

The cheapest I've seen for a low hour unit (a demo) was 25K

Did you get it for around that? I'd like to know what deals are out there.

 

[WM75Guy]

I like mine, plenty of power, the chrome ROPS isn't that bad. Just came in from mowing to look at the manual, FYI preset cruise only operates in high range.

 

[stlawrence]

Yep, theghoul, that price is right on target - for a unit that lists out at $40k or more. I'm telling you, the 8N at that price is one of the best (if not THE best) in the market today.

 

[TMR]

Yep, theghoul, that price is right on target - for a unit that lists out at $40k or more. I'm telling you, the 8N at that price is one of the best (if not THE best) in the market today.

I also have an interest in an 8N w/FEL...is that the $40K package for about the $25K price? Thanks in advance...info would be helpful...TMR

 

[stlawrence]

TMR - I paid $27,300 for the package I described above, and that included transport (about $800-$1000). Do some comparisons - I don't think you'll find a 40hp Kubota or John Deere - much less a 50 hp with CVT trans - for that price.

 

[TMR]

TMR - I paid $27,300 for the package I described above, and that included transport (about $800-$1000). Do some comparisons - I don't think you'll find a 40hp Kubota or John Deere - much less a 50 hp with CVT trans - for that price.

Thanks for the info...is NH going to produce a 2011 or any more 8Ns? Quite a few in stock but they will begin to move a prices are reduced. I was just at a local sports show and NH dealer had a 2009 w/o FEL for about $35K...that's w/o FEL...they had not sold any yet

TMR

 

[stlawrence]

That's what I'm talking about - at that price, I think it's probably over-valued. Most of us buying tractors are going to buy the most tractor we can get at a given price, and we're not going to buy a tractor because it's cute and has chrome on it.

But lower that price significantly, and we will buy the value. For me, at the price I paid the 8N is absolutely the most tractor I could get. Believe me, I've been pricing them.

I suggest you give Tim an email or call.

When I first started looking at tractors, almost a year ago, I saw an 8N and immediately fell in love - until I heard the price. That was a year ago, and you can see they have not been moving at that price. Now, I think those dealers who are discounting them will not be able to keep them on the shelf.

 

[WM75Guy]

The CNH website still lists them with the other current 2011 models. I couldn't get a 50 hp in another color with the same features for the same price. Mine was $22K cash or $25K financed at 0%. That is tractor only, no FEL. I did not need the FEL as I use this one for mowing.