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[hornett22]

Sounds like you have it nailed. From what I read vs the 01 series, the 02 adds standard rubberized floor mats, independent PTO on the HST, available arm rests and improved styling.

Yep. Well it sounds like they did finally update the PTO on the hst at least.

 

[Cahaba Valley Farm]

Yep. Well it sounds like they did finally update the PTO on the hst at least.

What else are you wanting them to change?

 

[hornett22]

What else are you wanting them to change?

Steering. Needs tilt and the linkage setup in front of axle is lame for the terrain here. I've already seen a couple get damaged.

 

[MtnHeightsWV]

Keeping it all in the same thread, thought i'd give an update.

I am just about to sign the paperwork on a 23 MT347HC. Optioned with grapple valve/ control, rimgaurd and the 3104 backhoe. The actual grapple will be a future purchase. Will keep my eye open for a 6' rotary... new or used cheap... will eventually want a back blade/box blade... tiller... backhoe thumb... probably an endless list.

I'll post pictures upon delivery. (hopefully couple weeks)

Does anyone know the total length of the LS MT347 plus loader (and bonus if you can give me the additional length of the 3100 series backhoe mounted?

 

[Williy]

General information on purchasing a tractor
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willy

 

[aesanders]

Keeping it all in the same thread, thought i'd give an update.

I am just about to sign the paperwork on a 23 MT347HC. Optioned with grapple valve/ control, rimgaurd and the 3104 backhoe. The actual grapple will be a future purchase. Will keep my eye open for a 6' rotary... new or used cheap... will eventually want a back blade/box blade... tiller... backhoe thumb... probably an endless list.

I'll post pictures upon delivery. (hopefully couple weeks)

Does anyone know the total length of the LS MT347 plus loader (and bonus if you can give me the additional length of the 3100 series backhoe mounted?

I like the MT 3 series LS machines. Seems like a solid machine.

 

[MtnHeightsWV]

SO.... still waiting on the dealer to get word on the backhoe. I've had to call him this week and last for an update... seems like trying to spend 50k should warrant attentive service... uhg. he said LS does report the backhoe is in stock and that it just hasn't shipped... so maybe next week I should get my new machine? the only positive on waiting was that i should now get the 1.99 interest instead of 3.99... so thats good.

 

[MtnHeightsWV]

SO.... still waiting on the dealer to get word on the backhoe. I've had to call him this week and last for an update... seems like trying to spend 50k should warrant attentive service... uhg. he said LS does report the backhoe is in stock and that it just hasn't shipped... so maybe next week I should get my new machine? the only positive on waiting was that i should now get the 1.99 interest instead of 3.99... so thats good.

Just called back to the dealer again... and his response is that his rep is going to check the warehouse to find out what is going on with the backhoe. is this a red flag or am I being impatient? I gave verbal purchase go ahead on 3/29. Tractor is sitting on dealer lot and they are waiting on the backhoe. Dealer originally told me 2 weeks and I still don't have a delivery date... assuming earliest i'll get it at this point is next week. Is a month wait normal for a new purchase for a tractor sitting on the lot?

 

[Yvonine]

Keeping it all in the same thread, thought i'd give an update.

I am just about to sign the paperwork on a 23 MT347HC. Optioned with grapple valve/ control, rimgaurd and the 3104 backhoe. The actual grapple will be a future purchase. Will keep my eye open for a 6' rotary... new or used cheap... will eventually want a back blade/box blade... tiller... backhoe thumb... probably an endless list.

I'll post pictures upon delivery. (hopefully couple weeks)

Does anyone know the total length of the LS MT347 plus loader (and bonus if you can give me the additional length of the 3100 series backhoe mounted?

I need some types of tractors that are suitable for mountains, hills and low slopes. Can you give me some of them and their specificity?

 

[MtnHeightsWV]

so... tractor finally showed up today. i'm still annoyed... dropped off by a young guy who's never ran something this big... so, having him show me around the tractor was about as helpful as reading the owners manual. I'm also really disappointed in the condition the tractor showed up in... minor complaint it was full of dust and bird sht... fine... but dealer forgot to include the backhoe thumb (was not listed on invoice), even though we went thru entire list last week. fine, i'll order a thumb. but two minutes into using the loader, i bent the loader kickstand... which somehow dropped into the down position and got bent backwards... toss this up to user error, but i have no idea how that happened, I can't physically even move the other side to lower it... but when i went to remove the bent one, I removed the pin and noticed that it was 100% dry... zero grease. I checked the other zirks and most had some grease, but found about 6 between the loader and backhoe that had no grease at all. I checked the oil, and there was oil and coolant. aside from the other dings and rust already...(delivery guy said they'd ship me touchup paint, and that he was sorry they would normally do that, but didn't have any). I also went to close the back window and i saw something pop off on the outside, walked around to check and the plastic washer broke in half and fell off the glass. i'm so disappointed in this purchase experience... is this common? i would think spending 50k on a new tractor would be a pretty exciting experience, but i'm pretty deflated on this. I can't tell if this is just LS, the dealer, bit of both or just every tractor experience.
that being said, i am excited to get this thing working on my property. and as is the rule... pix or...