Looking at an L3301 with LA525 and 72" finish mower

[TimberwolfFXDL]

I'm thinking about selling my trusty B7300 and upgrading. A local landscape supply company has an L3301 for sale.

They had a second location in another town, and it closed, so now the equipment is redundant at their sole location.

The owner says it was always stored inside and well maintained. It was used to load customer vehicles, mostly with top soil, sand, bark/mulch, etc.

It has 143 hours and looks near mint. Tires are in great shape. He says the finish mower (land pride) only has an hour of use on it.

They are asking "around 20k but accepting offers"

I have no idea if this is reasonable or not. Serial number tag says manufacture date of 4/2016, for what it's worth.

What do you guys think?

 

[Nicfin36]

You might want to go to Tractorhouse to get an idea on what they are going for. I briefly looked, and it appears the price is not out of the norm, but I have seen some cheaper and tractor features will dictate a higher price. Is it HST? Does it have remotes, 3rd function, SSQA loader, R4 Industrial tires?

 

[TimberwolfFXDL]

You might want to go to Tractorhouse to get an idea on what they are going for. I briefly looked, and it appears the price is not out of the norm, but I have seen some cheaper and tractor features will dictate a higher price. Is it HST? Does it have remotes, 3rd function, SSQA loader, R4 Industrial tires?

It is an HST with industrial tires. No third function that I saw. Not sure what SSQA is...

 

[Nicfin36]

Sorry, (SSQA) skid steer quick attach bucket. SSQA would be a must for me so you can use pallet forks, grapple, etc. I see new L3301s on Tractorhouse for about $25K. Used ones with similar hours are going for about $20K, some less. Of course, the finish mower adds some to the overall price.

I guess the price is fair, maybe better than some. He is certainly not giving it away though. If you were serious, you should offer less. If you look at it, see if it has the original grey filters. If so, it has not been maintained.

 

[chim]

What kind of tries (tread) does it have? How does the width of the mower compare with the width of the rear tractor wheels? I had an L3200 and ran a 6' mower. it seemed about right for coverage width. That deck was about the max for 32hp.

If you can, keep the B7300 as well.

 

[old and tired]

Sound like a fair price, it will definitely be an upgrade in size... The finishing mower is on the small size but should handle taller grass (if you have times where grass grows faster than you can cut it.)

 

[Roadworthy]

The price seems about right. If you don't need the power you might consider dropping to 25 horsepower. I passed on anything larger due to the diesel particulate filter required on newer tractors over 25 hp. I don't feel computers have a place on tractors and feel simpler is better.

 

[TimberwolfFXDL]

Swung by there and snapped some pics. It does have the SSQA and the mower is 72", not 60 like I previously thought

 

[wgator]

Looks like new, make them an offer and see what they say. I doubt you would be disappointed if you bought it.

 

[JimmyJazz]

A not inconsequential consideration from my perspective is the issue of state sales tax. Here in Pennsylvania if you bought that from a dealer it would cost you $1,200 more. Under your scenario you are buying personal property and dodge the sales tax. Sometimes its probably preferable to buy from a dealer but not with a newer low hour machine in my opinion.

 

[old and tired]

Looks pretty darn good and clean.....

 

[Cathy Liebchen]

You should buy that

 

[TimberwolfFXDL]

Thinking I might offer 18k just to see how bad they want to sell it.

 

[PaulL]

Never hurts to offer low. But that's a tidy machine, don't end up kicking yourself if you low ball it and someone else swoops. My view would be offer $18K, but have a plan for how you offer $19 or $20K if you need to, and something you'll do to make that OK. That means you personally knowing $18K would have been a steal, so if you pay a bit more you're still on the upside of the ledger. And also something you do to save face - "OK, I'll go to $19K, but only if you deliver it to me" or whatever.

 

[Nicfin36]

No harm in asking to pay less. And, if you really want it, there is no rule saying you can't pay more. But, what you can't do is ask to pay less after agreeing to the asking price. Cash in hand often wields a great deal of power.

My older coworker, who has spent his entire life dedicated to making money always says, "Make an offer so low, it will make them cry." I guess if you buy and sell a good bit, it is wise words to go by. The worst they can say is no.

 

[dirtydeed]

No harm in asking to pay less. And, if you really want it, there is no rule saying you can't pay more. But, what you can't do is ask to pay less after agreeing to the asking price. Cash in hand often wields a great deal of power.

My older coworker, who has spent his entire life dedicated to making money always says, "Make an offer so low, it will make them cry." I guess if you buy and sell a good bit, it is wise words to go by. The worst they can say is no.

hmmm. I suppose that would depend on the seller. Nothing worse (IMO) than dealing with a low balling tire kicker. I have no patience for them. Some dolt tried to do that to me recently when I sold my boat. I sent him packing and likely wouldn't have sold him my boat at any price ...You know the type, they are the folks that try to negotiate before they even look at what you're selling....

OP- that looks like a very nicely kept machine. Go for it.

 

[Tornado]

Yea that tractor looks better than my 2501 with 75hours on it lol. I think around 20k is a solid deal on this. That finish mower is what about $2500-$3000, so about $18,000 for the tractor. Thats not bad really.

 

[Nicfin36]

hmmm. I suppose that would depend on the seller. Nothing worse (IMO) than dealing with a low balling tire kicker. I have no patience for them. Some dolt tried to do that to me recently when I sold my boat. I sent him packing and likely wouldn't have sold him my boat at any price ...You know the type, they are the folks that try to negotiate before they even look at what you're selling....

OP- that looks like a very nicely kept machine. Go for it.

I see your point. But, I have had lowball offers on stuff I was selling. I just say, no. I have also offered less for items on places like Craigslist as well. I don't want to waste my time and the seller's by looking at something knowing I will not pay what he/she is asking. However, if I see an item that I think is a really good price, I won't offer less.

Whatever the case, I don't like getting the run around, whether it be during buying or selling. Offering less IMO is no harm. Agreeing to pay asking price and then offering less upon transaction is just a big no no with me. I have had that happen to me as a seller. I work with someone that uses that as their buying method. I think it is very disingenuous.

I agree though, the asking price is fair.

 

[TimberwolfFXDL]

Offered 18k. He decided he's had too much interest to come down. So I agreed to buy it at 20k. Picking it up this afternoon

 

[Nicfin36]

Offered 18k. He decided he's had too much interest to come down. So I agreed to buy it at 20k. Picking it up this afternoon

Congratulations. That's exactly the way it works. He knew he would sell it at that price eventually.

You'll be happy with it. I really like the little brother to yours, the L2501.