The good one that got away (L 5030 HST)

[geedub]

Some of you may recognize me as the lovable newb who's helping his girlfriend shop for a tractor (so that I can do chores with it). You can get more details in this thread: City boy shopping for first tractor

Unfortunately I was slow to recognize what I think was a great deal on a L5030:

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2005
300 hours
MFWD
Hydro
Skid Steer Type Quick Hitch FEL
Dual rear remotes
R-1 tires
Asking $19,800

This was at a dealership that is about a 7 hour drive from our place. If it had been closer I probably wouldn't have missed it.

How likely am I to find a similar tractor again at a similar price? At this point Kubota is our preferred brand. I'm thinking that we may have to look at other models if we want to find a Kubota that Cindy can afford. Am I right to think the next best K is the L4610?

Please excuse me while I kick myself some more...

 

[Mike058]

Have you let some dealers know what you're looking for? If so, I suspect you'll be getting a call about a "hot deal". Don't get to torn up over this last deal, one day you'll be the one snatching it out from under someone else's nose.

 

[geedub]

Thanks Mike. Do you think I'm on the right track by also looking at L 4610's?

 

[Mike058]

Honestly, I'm just a newbie here. Don't even own a tractor yet and my needs are more modest than yours, so I've been reading up on 25-30 hp machines. Keep reading and thinking about it and you'll know when it's time to make the big decision.