About to buy a new l2501 hst and dealer doesn't have any more 60" cutters. Instead he included a 48" in my quote. When I asked him about it, he said it will work just fine and I wont miss having a 60". He said it will actually bog the tractor less in heavy stuff. He also wrote up a 54" box blade since hes out of 60s on that also. Should I not be concerned about the smaller equipment?
48" Rotary Cutter on L2501?
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Hold out for what you want, otherwise you'll regret it. That tra tor shouldn't have any trouble with the 60"!
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I would not take less than 60" implements, and would find another dealer. He is looking to clear his inventory instead of taking care of a customer. I would walk away from him.
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Backing out of the deal because of the 4 footer... or threaten him to walk out the door because of of the mower. Dealers around here get a chip on their shoulder if you buy the tractor somewhere else but bring it to him for warranty work... Just saying...
You don't want a dealer like that after the sale, even if you bought from him. He is doing a dis-service to you by dumping old inventory that is not optimum for your machine. He'll rip you off again later. The drive to another dealer is worth it in this case.
I could see that. How do recommend I handle the predicament? Should I just take it as it is and make do with the 4'
I could see that. How do recommend I handle the predicament? Should I just take it as it is and make do with the 4'
This is kind of a bizarre thread. I don't understand about pissing off the dealer. Is he that big of a jerk? If telling him you want a 5 foot cutter upsets him, then perhaps you should go elsewhere. I just don't think it would. Tell him the guys on the forum says the L2501 will run a 5 footer just fine.
You have the quote. Personally, I would not buy a cutter from the dealer and deduct the price of the cutter. If you are receiving a discount by adding an implement, get something else you know you will use. Like Bucktail said, there are ton of 5 foot cutters to be had on the cheap around here. 6 footers, not so much.
I would buy the tractor and buy a used cutter and save some money. A 4 foot cutter isn't that wide. My lawnmower is 48 inches.
Dealers are human too. Often times, they have reasons for saying what they do. It may not necessarily be sinister. My dealer convinced me to not get remotes. What his reason was, who can say. In retrospect, I sort of wished I had, although I don't know if I will ever use them though. If I was really sure I wanted/needed them, I would have said I want them. He most likely would have said OK and added it to my quote.
You have the quote. Personally, I would not buy a cutter from the dealer and deduct the price of the cutter. If you are receiving a discount by adding an implement, get something else you know you will use. Like Bucktail said, there are ton of 5 foot cutters to be had on the cheap around here. 6 footers, not so much.
I would buy the tractor and buy a used cutter and save some money. A 4 foot cutter isn't that wide. My lawnmower is 48 inches.
Dealers are human too. Often times, they have reasons for saying what they do. It may not necessarily be sinister. My dealer convinced me to not get remotes. What his reason was, who can say. In retrospect, I sort of wished I had, although I don't know if I will ever use them though. If I was really sure I wanted/needed them, I would have said I want them. He most likely would have said OK and added it to my quote.
Wait a minute! You are the boss here not the dealer. Tell him you will not buy a 48" undersized for your tractor rotary cutter. Either have him find you a 60" or tell him you'll buy elsewhere. He will find you one or he is not worth ever talking to again. If you do buy elsewhere do not take your warranty work to this guy either. Go back to the seller even if it's a few hours. I doubt you'll need service unless you don't change your own oil etc.
I know this thread is getting some age on it, but this may help someone searching. I just went through the same thing in reverse with the RC. I thought I needed a 48in due to the 5hp per foot guide. Dealer convinced me that I needed the 60in, and he was right. The dealer may be thinking of this guide, but I suspect in this case they're not doing you any favors.
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Order the equipment from Everything Attachments, Tractor Supply, Rural King or another dealer if he will not supply you with what you need. Yes the 0% is nice but if you do not get what you need tell him to pound sand. Tell him you will wait for his order of 5 foot equipment to arrive. Or walk away.
Or ask another salesman at the dealership. Maybe you just have a poor salesman and the rest of the dealership is ok.
He has no power over you. It is your money and you need to assert your wish to the dealer. If this is a salesman then ask for the owner. Do not play their games. You are the boss.
I am sure there are dealers that will ship a tractor and equipment to you from out of the area for a sale.
Or ask another salesman at the dealership. Maybe you just have a poor salesman and the rest of the dealership is ok.
He has no power over you. It is your money and you need to assert your wish to the dealer. If this is a salesman then ask for the owner. Do not play their games. You are the boss.
I am sure there are dealers that will ship a tractor and equipment to you from out of the area for a sale.