L2501 New Tractor Buying Price Comparison

[LMTractorGuy]

Great forum. I have been researching for years. Always wanted a tractor.

I am going to buy the following in the next two weeks.

L2501HST, R4 Tires loaded
LA525 Loader, 66" QA skid steer style loader
Land Pride BB1260
Land Pride RCR1860
Delivery to my property.

One dealer is quoting the Ansung 2545C-QB Loader. Looks well made. Pistons much larger than LA525 pistons.

I am putting 20% down and financing for 84 months. I have been approved already by KTC finance. The dealer says I can wait to see if next quarters promotions are better and if not I can use the quote provided.

The first price I have gotten is $ 17,975 with the Ansung Loader. Any advice, suggestions or recommendations are appreciated.

Thank you

 

[BAP]

Why is the dealer quoting an aftermarket loader? I don't know how Kubota financing works, but I wouldn't be surprised if they won't finance an aftermarket loader.

 

[1970cs]

Perfect point as said the financing will be a problem. When you add a non Kubota (besides a Land Pride unit) the 0% will go away and be blended at around 2%. Unless the dealer is using the 20% to pay off the loader and showing the tractor and Land Pride pieces on the contract?

The aftermarket loader could be a non approved piece by Kubota and could void the warranty on the tractor.

Pat

 

[LMTractorGuy]

Very good points. I will ask if any warranty can be voided by Kubota for using an Ansung loader. I will also inquire about the 0% financing for 84 months which he said is already approved by Kubota.

 

[D2Cat]

Just get the Kubota loader. It eliminates all possibilities of problems with equipment, financing and warranty.

You'll get all your money (and more) back when you sell/trade the tractor, even if it's 20 years from now!

 

[LMTractorGuy]

I just called Kubota Finance of America and confirmed there is no problem getting 0% finance offers when purchasing Non Kubota brand implements with one of their tractors. I also confirmed that the warranty on the Kubota Tractor is the same even when using Non Kubota brand implements.

 

[1970cs]

I just called Kubota Finance of America and confirmed there is no problem getting 0% finance offers when purchasing Non Kubota brand implements with one of their tractors. I also confirmed that the warranty on the Kubota Tractor is the same even when using Non Kubota brand implements.

I done this before! With Woods equipment 1.25 - 2.5 percent was the blended rate.
Again, Land pride implements are not a problem or even an Echo product.

Have the dealership run your credit application with the equipment listed including the off breed loader and see what the rate is.

Here is the 2016 Kubota warranty hand book please reference page #4
http://www.kubota.com/assets/warranty/kubota_warranty9.6.16.pdf

Pat

 

[D2Cat]

You might get something in writing, with a name and signature and date.

Down the road a ways, you have trouble, it won't be much of an arguing point to say, "I just called Kubota Finance of America and confirmed there is no problem getting 0% finance offers when purchasing Non Kubota brand implements with one of their tractors. I also confirmed that the warranty on the Kubota Tractor is the same even when using Non Kubota brand implements."

 

[LMTractorGuy]

I am going with the advice of the forum. I have decided to get the Kubota LA525 Loader.

 

[Thorny]

I am going with the advice of the forum. I have decided to get the Kubota LA525 Loader.

With the Kubota Loader, how did it change the price?
I'm getting ready to buy the same package as you are and wondering what others are paying

 

[LMTractorGuy]

The difference between the Ansung 2545 quick connect 66" Loader and the LA525 Quick Attach 66" Loader is about $600. I was only considering it because the Ansung has larger pistons and includes a level indicator.