Tractor seat.

[gcreekrch]

JD 5500, seat was done last summer. JD dealer quoted $889.00 plus tax. Was in NH dealer last month and said something about it. Owner went and got exact same seat out of the back and looked up price. $269.00 plus tax.

 

[A.J.]

It sure pays to check around. That's a huge price difference for the same exact seat.

 

[Josher]

Green paint has gold in it

 

[Travlr]

JD 5500, seat was done last summer. JD dealer quoted $889.00 plus tax. Was in NH dealer last month and said something about it. Owner went and got exact same seat out of the back and looked up price. $269.00 plus tax.View attachment 28656

That's why I don't buy anything in that particular color.

 

[wbvs58]

And I bet you would be able to do much better than that Dave with an after market seat that was identical.
I bet they charge the extra for their bolt pattern.

Ken

 

[Mat Man]

Rural King has a universal seat for $129 that's close to the same

 

[SBMF 2015]

That's why I don't buy anything in that particular color.

It holds its value almost as well as gold too.

 

[Travlr]

It holds its value almost as well as gold too.

And costs more every year to repair.

 

[SmokinM]

And costs more every year to repair.

That goes for all of them.

Go buy comparable repair parts for any of them and I will bet you money Deere is competitive or cheaper than most. On filters and things you use regularly Cat and Deere are usually cheaper than their competition. You also get the right part the first time usually in stock or the next day vs. 3-4 tries with NH and a 2 week wait. Parts for a Kubota will put you in cardiac arrest. I have owned them all and service and parts have turned everything I own with a motor and hydraulics Cat yellow and John Deere green. It is only expensive if it isn't worth it.

 

[Son of Butch]

JD 5500, seat was done last summer. JD dealer quoted $889.00 plus tax. Was in NH dealer last month and said something about it. Owner went and got exact same seat out of the back and looked up price. $269.00 plus tax.

Might be alright for Canada, but it'll never fly in Texas, 1/2 the Texans have their brains up their axx and would feel the difference.

p.s.
just kidding (2/3)

 

[Travlr]

That goes for all of them.

It is only expensive if it isn't worth it.

I couldn't agree more... That's why a bought a Massey.

 

[Named'em Tamed'em]

My Case dealer in Twin Falls ID is super good on parts and pricing . I don't buy from the big guys around me, saves to ship them.

 

[Ouachita]

Wait a minute. This means I'll have to stop robbing the throw pillows.

 

[SBMF 2015]

And costs more every year to repair.

Repairs are very similar across all colors. Parts availability and service is the concern.

 

[BFE]

My HS auto shop teacher told us he went to a training session when he was working at a dealership. The instructor said someday all makes would look and perform the same, and service would be the selling point. My teacher thought it was BS at the time, but could see it coming true years later, and that's been 30 years ago now. The session instructor was right about cars and trucks, and it's going that way with farm machinery as well. No matter the make, service is the most important thing after the sale.

 

[sstterry]

Green paint has gold in it

At least that is what they want you to think.

 

[sstterry]

My HS auto shop teacher told us he went to a training session when he was working at a dealership. The instructor said someday all makes would look and perform the same, and service would be the selling point. My teacher thought it was BS at the time, but could see it coming true years later, and that's been 30 years ago now. The session instructor was right about cars and trucks, and it's going that way with farm machinery as well. No matter the make, service is the most important thing after the sale.

There is a particular brand of tractor I would really like to try out. But, there is not a dealership within 3 hours of me. So, I will stick with what I have.

 

[BFE]

There is a particular brand of tractor I would really like to try out. But, there is not a dealership within 3 hours of me. So, I will stick with what I have.

We're blessed and spoiled here, all big three dealers are in town. No grocery store but we have Case IH Deere and Agco plus NH and many short lines represented. Kubota dealer is 20 minutes away.

 

[BFE]

LS tractors are a 40 minute drive.

 

[crossbreed]

JD 5500, seat was done last summer. JD dealer quoted $889.00 plus tax. Was in NH dealer last month and said something about it. Owner went and got exact same seat out of the back and looked up price. $269.00 plus tax.View attachment 28656

Lost the pivot pin in my jd loader last month. 1" dia by 4" long with a cotter pin that fell out. Jd house wanted $47. Found a class 5 bolt and locking nut for $7.