I've been looking around for quite a while for a compact TLB , and think I found it with the B-series. I have scoured this site for as much info as I can before making such a heavy investment, so I was hoping to get advice for someone who's never owned anything but a garden tractor.
I only have a few acres, but there is a lot of landscaping that needs to be done, including digging, filling, grading, moving rocks (or leaving them for hardscape), and of course the occasional snow removal with the FEL. I do not plan on mowing or tilling with it as I have perfectly good machinery that accomplishes that now (less than 1 acre mowed).
I've read that it may be possible to put the quick connect coupler (B1658) on the L364 FEL. Is this worthwhile, and is it something the dealer will do? Not sure that I would need forks right away.
I have a quote for a B2920 TLB with thumb, block heater, rear light, 54" box blade ($895!), and 50hr service, which came in at $25,695 before taxes, insurance, etc. Is that a bit high?
Just as important as price is, what the heck will I wish I ordered with the tractor? This is all new to me, so what are the things I will want/need. Should I have the remote hydraulic valves installed? How many and what configuration? Is there anything else I should be asking from the dealer?
I appreciate any guidance I can get.
I only have a few acres, but there is a lot of landscaping that needs to be done, including digging, filling, grading, moving rocks (or leaving them for hardscape), and of course the occasional snow removal with the FEL. I do not plan on mowing or tilling with it as I have perfectly good machinery that accomplishes that now (less than 1 acre mowed).
I've read that it may be possible to put the quick connect coupler (B1658) on the L364 FEL. Is this worthwhile, and is it something the dealer will do? Not sure that I would need forks right away.
I have a quote for a B2920 TLB with thumb, block heater, rear light, 54" box blade ($895!), and 50hr service, which came in at $25,695 before taxes, insurance, etc. Is that a bit high?
Just as important as price is, what the heck will I wish I ordered with the tractor? This is all new to me, so what are the things I will want/need. Should I have the remote hydraulic valves installed? How many and what configuration? Is there anything else I should be asking from the dealer?
I appreciate any guidance I can get.