Pricing on X500 series

[jeffinsgf]

Bob, if it's a diesel model X700, I would jump on that deal like a tick on a coon dog.

The current X500 series has been gutted. They're now what the X300's used to be and the X700 series is what the X500's used to be.

A very low hour X700 diesel with warranty would be a good choice. The 455 would be my second choice. But, I'm biased.

By now you probably have gathered that I like the little Yanmar diesel engines. Mine is next to unstoppable, and I've tried. My 455 is the perfect complement to my 4410.

 

[LBrown59]

Just found out from my dealer he has a X700 with 54 inch deck, deck is new, the tractor has 11 hours on it and the customer brought it back and got a 4 wheel drive version. The dealer said I could have it with the deck for $7800. Is that a good enough deal? He said I still get the warranty but can't finance as new.

You're going to have a lot more than $7800 in this once you add the finance charge to it.

I just bought a new Kubota BX1500 with MMM for $7750 and no finance cost.
It has 4 wheel drive instead of 2 wheel drive.
It also has a 3 point hitch and a rear PTO.Does the x700 have all this ?
The x700 is a gasoline engine garden tractor but the BX1500 is a Sub-Compact with a diesel engine.

 

[NYBOB]

The X700 is the gas version in the X700 line....

 

[ChuckinNH]

I did get to Walpole today, and was quoted $7200 for an x540 with 54" mmm.

 

[JiminGa]

yea, that's almost $2000 off new price.

 

[JiminGa]

You're going to have a lot more than $7800 in this once you add the finance charge to it.

I just bought a new Kubota BX1500 with MMM for $7750 and no finance cost.
It has 4 wheel drive instead of 2 wheel drive.
It also has a 3 point hitch and a rear PTO.Does the x700 have all this ?
The x700 is a gasoline engine garden tractor but the BX1500 is a Sub-Compact with a diesel engine.

and still no pictures of above said tractors!

 

[TimS]

So you've got a choice of:

1) 455 with 800 hours, but owned by someone who takes good care of things, for a net of ~ $4000

2) an X700 with 11 hours, with warranty for $7800

3) a new X500 for $7200

I'd certainly be pursuing option 1 first. If it ever needs any fixin' I think the extra $3200 will cover it. It's also good that you have a jug of diesel in the barn anyway for your other tractor.

Tim

 

[NYBOB]

I finally got a decision on the 455, the guy decided not to sell it, so that obviously eliminates that option.

I then went and sat on the X500 and X700, being a large guy the X700 fit me a lot better. Not wanting to spend the money for a diesel version X700 and with this being a mowing machine only, the gas version doesn't bother me.

My dealer is working up a final price for the X700 with 11 hours on it. I asked if I could get the more aggressive turf tires and the more rugged seat. We will see what he comes up with. I can also keep looking for another used 455.

Thanks
Bob