Recently I saw a post claiming that the GC2310TLB was selling for about $14,700... somewhere in the US. Here in western Massachusetts I got a quote for $16,500. (Another $2K for a 54" MMM.) Anyone care to comment? Either that's a big mark-up or I'm misinformed about competitive prices. Either way, I'd like to know so I can negotiate.
Thanks!
While I'm writing I'll also mention that the additional cost of the backhoe seems to vary dramatically between vendors. I was quoted $11,600 / $16,300 for the Kubota (BX2230 without / BX24 with). For MF it was $14,400 / $16,500. A $3000 difference in backhoe price. I'm somewhat ambivalent about the backhoe -- not sure I'll use it enough, so I was leaning towards the BX on price. But I'm short and the MF was the only SCUT where I could sit comfortably back in the seat. Ergonomics seems really important, so I figure I'll go for the MF. But at that premium, I might as well get the backhoe! Kaching!
Thanks!
While I'm writing I'll also mention that the additional cost of the backhoe seems to vary dramatically between vendors. I was quoted $11,600 / $16,300 for the Kubota (BX2230 without / BX24 with). For MF it was $14,400 / $16,500. A $3000 difference in backhoe price. I'm somewhat ambivalent about the backhoe -- not sure I'll use it enough, so I was leaning towards the BX on price. But I'm short and the MF was the only SCUT where I could sit comfortably back in the seat. Ergonomics seems really important, so I figure I'll go for the MF. But at that premium, I might as well get the backhoe! Kaching!