B5100 purchase

[danl]

Hi to all members,

New member and first post. I am very close to purchasing a B5100 with a rear blade, FEL and belly mower. The hours are very low and stored in a garage most of its life. The asking price is 3000.00. Is that a reasonable price. The current owner rarely starts and runs the tractor.

If I buy it, can turf tires be found for it?

Thanks

Danl

 

[Eric McCarthy]

Yeah thats a pretty fair if not low price for a B series with a FEL. I'd say jump on it soon before someone else does. Heres a link to Tractor House that has 2 of them for sale with some toys. Just to give you an idea.

http://www.tractorhouse.com/list/list.aspx?ETID=1&Manu=KUBOTA&Mdltxt=B5100E&mdlx=exact

 

[traildust]

That's a good price. Where is this at, what's the sellers number and is shipping included

 

[Green Mountain Slim]

I notice this one is in Vermont. I've got it guys....Now, just settle down and tell me you're not thinking of buying this old machine.. I'll just have to go get it out of your way so you don't make a serious mistake. LOL

If it's in good shape you better already have it in your garage for that price. You don't find them in Vermont for those prices, in the condition you describe, unless you're very lucky.

And Welcome to OTT.

 

[traildust]

No fare Slim, you have a geographic advantage on us. Not that were thinking of doing anything

I need to check something, I think I have some vacation time left

 

[dusty-t]

Welcome Danl . Ditto on what everything they said. Buy it now, it won't be there tomorrow. Dusty

 

[tcbro]

Watch out for scammers on craig's list. Around here (PA) 1 in 15-20 ads for tractors is a scam. They offer tractors in great condition, well equipped with implements for well below market price. They only show an email address, no phone #. A lot of times the email address is a women's name.

Tom

 

[danl]

Thanks for the reply's and advice. I have put a deposit on the tractor and will pick it up soon. I will keep you updated after putting some hours on it.

 

[traildust]

Thanks for the reply's and advice. I have put a deposit on the tractor and will pick it up soon. I will keep you updated after putting some hours on it.

Good decision on the tractor. Keep us updated and send some pic's

 

[dusty-t]

Ditto on what Scott and tcbro said. Gotta watch out for the scammers. Dusty

 

[danl]

All,

Thanks for the warning about scammers on EBAY, fortunately this is a private sale and I know a little about the current tractor owner.

Danl

 

[drperformance]

I just bought a little B5100e and love it!

 

[danl]

Great, is it for work or play.

Can I ask how much you paid?

Danl

 

[drperformance]

I bought it for work around the yard, it has a 50" mid mount deck and is in great condition. I ended up paying $3500 for the old girl. DO you happen to know anything about the serial numbers? Mine reads B5100E 11857 and I would like to know the year.