SLT1550 for $1999 at HD

[blackeagle]

I stopped by my local Home Depot yesterday and they had the CC SLT1550 on sale for $1999. It's normally $2499. I thought these things never went on sale. The sign said they had 8 to get rid of. It's more tractor than I was considering but this might get me off the fence.

 

[LBrown59]

I stopped by my local Home Depot yesterday and they had the CC SLT1550 on sale for $1999. It's normally $2499. I thought these things never went on sale. The sign said they had 8 to get rid of. It's more tractor than I was considering but this might get me off the fence.

Sounds good - now go to a CC dealer and see if he will match it.
Better to buy from a dealer than a Big Box Store if you can.

 

[blackeagle]

I'm sure it's a clearance price and nobody will likely match it. None of the other CC models were marked down, at least not yet.

 

[LBrown59]

I'm sure it's a clearance price and nobody will likely match it. None of the other CC models were marked down, at least not yet.

It wouldn't hurt to ask the dealer anyway.
The worst he can do is say no;but what if he says yes?
So it was marked down at HD then how do you know it's not marked down at the dealer also unless you ask?!

 

[7254t]

Home Cheepo slt 1550 $1999 they are not making money they are loosing money..... ok to buy one there but find a dealer to repair!!!!!!

 

[WilliamBos]

Home Cheepo slt 1550 $1999 they are not making money they are loosing money..... ok to buy one there but find a dealer to repair!!!!!!

Exactly!!!!

 

[7254t]

Exactly!!!!

when they come here i just say I dont do home depo, they say where do I go I say back to the store and ask them!

 

[Fordlords]

That is where the whole thing with the box stores gets confusing. Those stores don't explain that they don't do service, and the local dealers aren't obligated to do warranty service on machines they did not sell. In some areas where a BBS buyer can't find a local dealer to do service, this can make the great sounding Cub Cadet three year warranty worth about as much as the piece of paper it's printed on, and of course the buyer is responsible for transporting the tractor to and from a dealer.

Even if you buy the chepest of cheap Craftsman LT, during the initial warranty period Sears will come right to your house to fix your tractor for free. That adds an interesting twist to buyers in the LT market. That initial savings at the box store can add up to one big PIA if warranty issues should arise.

-Fordlords-

 

[jenielsen]

Recently started looking at new tractors as my old craftsman is on it's way out. Knew I wanted JD or CC. Local JD dealer is very nice, but local CC dealer is a d*ck, which was pushing me toward JD.

Went into Home Depot yesterday to pick up a couple things needed for around the house... Had seen both CC & JD before in HD, but really preferred to purchase from local dealer instead. HD had a deal on the SLT1550 that I couldn't pass up, however. They are clearancing the SLT1550's right now. Had it marked $1799 + I got to use a 10% off Lowes moving coupon. Brought it to $1620 + tax. Guess I'll deal with the need to use the dealer later... Hopefully the need won't arise.

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PS - It's way more tractor than I needed also, but at the price I got it for, it's actually cheaper than almost every other tractor (sans the LT1040).

 

[Gator6x4]

when they come here i just say I dont do home depo, they say where do I go I say back to the store and ask them!

Cub Cadets are tough units. Most never need repair. Cub Cadet has in place a "Service Locator" on it web page. It asks if you purchased the unit from HD or a dealer, you enter your zip code and it will provide a listing of service locations and their phone numbers. Also most HD's will provide the name of the service provider they use at time of purchase. I have never had a "Non Serviceing Dealer" refuse to sell me non-warranty part, filters, oil, belts and blades etc. at a cost different than they sell to someone who purchased a unit from them. HD also has one feature most dealers do not have, a "VERY - VERY LIBERAL RETURN POLICY."

Go here for the Cub Cadet site.

Search for Service Location

Enjoy your new Cub -- Happy grass cutting.

 

[chpwaman]

I think any dealer that won't service a tractor bought at a box store should take business 101. These people are potential future customers, they will need to buy parts and eventually a new tractor. Why not make money on the servicing of the tractor and selling of parts while building a relationship with them and hopefully earning their business with a new tractor some day. Makes no sense to me.

 

[JTKub]

Exactly. You could understand a CC dealer addressing their high rolling customers first (anybody would), but refusing to take in a CC product because it was purchased elsewhere is just plain wrong. I know this horse has been beaten many times on the boards, but it's bad practice and hurts the brand name. Different product, but you don't have to take your vehicle to the selling dearlership for warranty work. Any dealer that service that line will accommodate. On the other hand, Today if I were to take my 2544 to the dealer I bought it from, or the other local dealer for service, I'd be waiting 2-4 weeks easy anyway. Bottom line? Hope she doesn't break during the mowing months. Or hope you can fix it.

Joel