Now Martian did it!

[GreatWhitehunter]

Well all of the Martian's 110 post finally pushed me over the edge. I've toyed with buying a 110 for several years and just couldn't convince myself I needed one. But Deere cancelling production and Martian's thread, I knew I need make a move.

I doubt I'll be able to find the stellar deal he has on his 110 but my want list is about the same. I'd really like all hydro options and low hrs. I've been looking locally for private sales but haven't found many with the hydro options. I talked to my dealer today and even though they're dicontinued there not giving any deals on the remaining inventory.

So I'll start by asking a few questions my dealer wasn't interested in answering. Is the circuit to the front standard? I also need the hydro thumb on the hoe. Do any scv(other than the loader) come standard? I was just about to add the 4th and 5th kit to my 3320 for tnt and my harley rake angle.

My dealer also has a used 4320 OS he was really pushing on me so I could keep the 448 hoe. It has a new 400x loader and 1100 hr. I feel 1100 is a bit to high for me and would've rather had the 400cx. I know the 400 loaders and hoe's aren't in the same class as the 110 though.

And my final question is will my trailer get the job done? 12k 18' tilt.

 

[AKfish]

Your trailer has the load capacity, certainly. I'd be concerned about overall length. The 110 with hoe is close to 20'. Granted, the hoe is hanging in the air... but, 18'; doesn't leave you with any possibility of hauling additional implements or the possibility that you might be over-limit on tongue weight with no room to back up or re-configure the load.

IIRC - even the front SCV is optional. I've seen a number of 110's that did not have the front SCV. So, the short answer is - they're all optional - and have to be ordered with the machine.

Of course, you can find 110's that have the optional 7th function for the thumb; but no thumb - and no additional rear SCV's (3), either.

Hope this is helpful..

AKfish

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

Your trailer has the load capacity, certainly. I'd be concerned about overall length. The 110 with hoe is close to 20'. Granted, the hoe is hanging in the air... but, 18'; doesn't leave you with any possibility of hauling additional implements or the possibility that you might be over-limit on tongue weight with no room to back up or re-configure the load.

IIRC - even the front SCV is optional. I've seen a number of 110's that did not have the front SCV. So, the short answer is - they're all optional - and have to be ordered with the machine.

Of course, you can find 110's that have the optional 7th function for the thumb; but no thumb - and no additional rear SCV's (3), either.

Hope this is helpful..

AKfish

Ok, I've never seen a 110 without the front scv but I seem many with out the 7th on the hoe. So other than the dedicated loader scv's no others are standard? I thought only the 7th was factory required?

Matt

 

[Martian]

Well all of the Martian's 110 post finally pushed me over the edge. I've toyed with buying a 110 for several years and just couldn't convince myself I needed one. But Deere cancelling production and Martian's thread, I knew I need make a move.

I doubt I'll be able to find the stellar deal he has on his 110 but my want list is about the same. I'd really like all hydro options and low hrs. I've been looking locally for private sales but haven't found many with the hydro options. I talked to my dealer today and even though they're dicontinued there not giving any deals on the remaining inventory.

So I'll start by asking a few questions my dealer wasn't interested in answering. Is the circuit to the front standard? I also need the hydro thumb on the hoe. Do any scv(other than the loader) come standard? I was just about to add the 4th and 5th kit to my 3320 for tnt and my harley rake angle.

My dealer also has a used 4320 OS he was really pushing on me so I could keep the 448 hoe. It has a new 400x loader and 1100 hr. I feel 1100 is a bit to high for me and would've rather had the 400cx. I know the 400 loaders and hoe's aren't in the same class as the 110 though.

And my final question is will my trailer get the job done? 12k 18' tilt.

Knew all those posts would make someone want to go spend some money

I toyed with the idea of going locally as well, the only one around me hand none of the hydro options and was nearly the same price. Glad I didn't go that route.

The front circuit is not standard. None of the hydraulic options are. I found the hardest part was finding them with all the hydro options because they are all factory order only. No field install available. If you want to spend an arm and a leg and a lot of manual labor, I guess you could order all the parts and do it yourself, but you can find one with it a lot easier and cheaper.

And to reinforce with the next question, none of the other hydro options come standard, and all must be ordered from the factory.

To get any rear hydraulics on the 110 you have to get a set of three, which are also optional, and you guessed it, from the factory only. So if you do plan to get a TnT and any other sort of hydraulic attachment, you'll have to look for one that has it.

As for the thumb, you have to have a BH with the quick attach bucket, otherwise the JD thumb is incompatible.

As you can imagine the 110's hoe and the 448 are no comparison. The 110's is molded straight from the 310 full size BH. I thought about a 4x20 with a cab and BH, but for me, working in the woods a lot, I needed a bigger bh and was afraid of cracking the glass with being in the woods. So 110 was it for me. This is quite a substantially bigger machine than the 3120 as well. But it's what I wanted. (The second picture doesn't really doesn't do it justice, I'll have to get another pic)

Your trailer will haul it as well. Might not be able to fit any attachments, but you'll have plenty of capacity

 

[AKfish]

Ok, I've never seen a 110 without the front scv but I seem many with out the 7th on the hoe. So other than the dedicated loader scv's no others are standard? I thought only the 7th was factory required?

Matt

Matt,
Nope... the optional rear (3) SCV's are also factory required - no field install.

When I was looking and looking for a good used 110 (over 2 years - bought in '08) there were a number of them that did not have the front SCV. That was one of the first things I'd look for in the pics! 'Cause I needed to run a root grapple.

As part of that "learning curve" - i.e. - what does field install really mean and trying to understand how the 7th hoe function was seperate from the rear, tractor mounted SCV's, etc., etc. -- it really became apparent that 1.) if I found everything I wanted; it was gonna cost me and 2.) the price difference between a good used tractor with all the options and a new one was pretty small!

AKfish

Oh yeah, one other little "niggling" detail to be aware of.. gotta have the OPTIONAL Q/A hoe bucket in order to have the hyd thumb!

 

[AKfish]

Martian is a much faster typist that me!!

AKfish

 

[AKfish]

Haven't checked lately... that dealer in NY still have the 110 for sale? Looked pretty complete - don't recall if the 3pt hardware was included, though.

Low hours ~600 and hyd thumb, front SCV. Asking $26.5K - IIRC.

Not too far from CT.. if geograhy is current!

AKfish

 

[Martian]

Martian is a much faster typist that me!!

AKfish

Actually, you were way faster than me, I was responding to the original post, but somehow managed to answer the question in the second as well

 

[Martian]

Danggit, nuther reply. I don't believe that one is still available. But this (http://www.machinerytrader.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=8077865&lp=MAT) one still is. Ironically from the city and state I bought mine, just no TnT, grapple, hydraulics on the box blade or forks. Low hours and good condition though!

 

[Martian]

Just checked H&M equipments website, the dealer it was at and no 110.

 

[jenkinsph]

Matt,
Good call, I think if you bite the bullet and find a loaded 110 you will be pleased with it. Martian persisted and found a good deal best I can tell.

 

[Martian]

I was bored, and wanted to compare the prices to mine, so I found a couple for you; (these all have at least the loader and BH hydraulics)

Expensive, long way from CT, low hours, thumb, all the hydro's, box blade, TnT - 2008 DEERE 110 Machines - Loader Backhoes For Sale At MachineryTrader.com

Long ways from CT, low hours, thumb, box blade, 3 pt (no TnT?), all hydraulics - 2006 DEERE 110 Machines - Loader Backhoes For Sale At MachineryTrader.com

Closer (slightly) to CT, no 3 spool rear, higher hours, 4 in 1 bucket, thumb - 2004 DEERE 110 Machines - Loader Backhoes For Sale At MachineryTrader.com

Close to CT, higher hours, 3PH, thumb, (3 spool rear?) - 2005 DEERE 110 Machines - Loader Backhoes For Sale At MachineryTrader.com

Close to CT, high hours, no thumb, it has a cab! (but a lot of broken glass), is that the same cab you've got Steve? - 2005 DEERE 110 Machines - Loader Backhoes For Sale At MachineryTrader.com

Is Hawaii too far? It does have a 4 in 1, forks and the BH hydraulics - 2005 DEERE 110 Machines - Loader Backhoes For Sale At MachineryTrader.com

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

The one in Hawaii looks about the best. I'm not looking for anything over 1k hrs. I have seen some better prices on CL with low hrs. I have a feeling this may take awhile.

Matt

 

[Zebrafive]

Martian,

Did you look at any 110s at Rosseel's ? There are two listed for their 3-31 Auction

 

[Martian]

Martian,

Did you look at any 110s at Rosseel's ? There are two listed for their 3-31 Auction

I did, but only one of them. It had none of the hydros though, so it wasn't really high on the list. I haven't seen the second though

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

So I did alot of looking today and did find some local(relativly) deals. My search has lead me to two conclusions. One, I may need to re evaluate my hr requirements. Two,the majority of the units listed have very little details as to options. I talked to three private sellers and none could tell me what there machine had as far as remotes. I'm going to have to sell my 3320 before I buy the 110 unless I can find a dealer interested in trading. Martian got a deal and a half, and the thought of being tractorless is scary.

Matt

 

[Martian]

So I did alot of looking today and did find some local(relativly) deals. My search has lead me to two conclusions. One, I may need to re evaluate my hr requirements. Two,the majority of the units listed have very little details as to options. I talked to three private sellers and none could tell me what there machine had as far as remotes. I'm going to have to sell my 3320 before I buy the 110 unless I can find a dealer interested in trading. Martian got a deal and a half, and the thought of being tractorless is scary.

Matt

My thoughts as well, after a lot of practice I could tell the fel and bh remotes, but unless it states the 3 spool, you can't tell.

I finally got to test mine out in my yard today. It sure is a lot more powerful than my 3120. I took out 4 shrubs and the thumb sure is a lifesaver. Then moved it with the grapple. If I could just figure out what's wrong with the 3 rear remotes it would be the best/nicest tractor I've ever owned.

Don't rush into it. It took me 4 months to get one, but it was worth it. Get one with everything and have no regrets.

Good luck!

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

I hear you on being patient(not one of my strong points). But in regards to hrs, what exactly would you consider high? I myself think around 1k but to be fair I've only got 360 on my 3320 and it's an 05. I came across some today with as much as 5k. Now I wouldn't buy one with that many hrs but I'm starting to think up to about 2k wouldn't be too bad. I found one in the state with all the options and 4in1 for 25k but 1800 hrs. I may go take a look this weekend.

Matt

 

[Martian]

I hear you on being patient(not one of my strong points). But in regards to hrs, what exactly would you consider high? I myself think around 1k but to be fair I've only got 360 on my 3320 and it's an 05. I came across some today with as much as 5k. Now I wouldn't buy one with that many hrs but I'm starting to think up to about 2k wouldn't be too bad. I found one in the state with all the options and 4in1 for 25k but 1800 hrs. I may go take a look this weekend.

Matt

1800 hours was the highest I considered. Too me, hours don't mean much, how well it's been taken care of, does. I would rather have a tractor that was fully taken care of, regular maintenance and servicing with 1800 hours than your 3320 with 360 hours that was abused for that amount of time. I was really considering one with 1800 hours, the one at H&M mentioned earlier, but when I was ready to buy, I found the one I got. It also seems to me that some of these owned by utility company's are more likely to take care of them better, to avoid down time, but have more hours. Don't get to caught up in hours, but still be weary of them. If it has been well taken care of, $25k is a good price from my research. The 4 in 1 alone is about $4k knew from what I'd found.

If it were me, I'd go take a look, take it for a test drive and go from there.

Does it have a 3pt hitch and/or top n tilt and the 3 rear remotes?

 

[couchsachraga]

RI isn't far at all from CT...

J DEERE 110 TLB 4WD 2003

There were two 110 TLB's for sale for a long time in RI- one with a cab, one without. IIRC high 20's for one, high 30's for the other.


Still waiting for my 4520 to arrive. It's funny how long it's taking for spring (May) to get here this year!