Estimated 2004 Kubota tractor MSRP?

[Blueridgespeed]

I'm looking at 3 tractors currently, they are 2 L3200s and a L3400. Coincidentally, they are a 2003, 2004, and 2005 model. With "late model" used tractor pricing as it is, I didn't know what a reasonable price to pay for (18 year old-ish) Kubota. I realize there were discounts and deals and financing (or not) over the years but I wanted as a reference point to know what these tractors cost NEW. Two of them are in quite good shape and low hours but we all know that problems can occur when things sit also. In other words, an 18 year old tractor with 0 hours isn't quite the same as a 2022 tractor with 0 hours despite the technical differences.

Anyway, anybody have a guestimate for what the MSRP was on, lets say a 2004 L3400 with loader and bucket, HST ?

Thank you all in advance.

 

[85Hokie]

Here are some prices:

https://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/for-sale/kubota/l3400hst/farm-equipment

https://www.treetrader.com/listings/for-sale/kubota/l3400/tractors/1100

https://www.equipmenttrader.com/Kub...UBOTA|2322602&model=L3400hst|0&modelkeyword=1


A lot will depend on the records on those machine - written reports are worth a lot.

 

[mikester]

Anyway, anybody have a guestimate for what the MSRP was on, lets say a

It cost more than you were willing to spend then, it definitely will cost more than you are willing to spend now.

 

[Njtool]

What’s the difference? The tractor market is hot right now. Tractors are in demand. The original purchase price is irrelevant. How much was a brand new mustang in 1965? Who cares. The market sets the price for used equipment.

The question is, can you afford what they are asking? Would a new tractor be more economical? Is it something you need right now? If you do need it now, you are at the mercy of the market.

If all the used tractors are at a comparable price, what is knowing the original purchase price going to do for you?

If you are looking for ultimate reliability, and time isn’t a factor, maybe a new tractor.

 

[Rdrcr]

If you find the original MSRP for that year/model…then calculate for inflation from that specific year to now. It’s a fun exercise and the results may surprise you.

Mike

 

[PoTreeBoy]

I'm looking at 3 tractors currently, they are 2 L3200s and a L3400. Coincidentally, they are a 2003, 2004, and 2005 model. With "late model" used tractor pricing as it is, I didn't know what a reasonable price to pay for (18 year old-ish) Kubota. I realize there were discounts and deals and financing (or not) over the years but I wanted as a reference point to know what these tractors cost NEW. Two of them are in quite good shape and low hours but we all know that problems can occur when things sit also. In other words, an 18 year old tractor with 0 hours isn't quite the same as a 2022 tractor with 0 hours despite the technical differences.

Anyway, anybody have a guestimate for what the MSRP was on, lets say a 2004 L3400 with loader and bucket, HST ?

Thank you all in advance.

According to Tractordata.com, the L3200 was sold 2011-2014. TD is not error free. It shows
$12,185 (2011 2WD gear)
$15,090 (2011 4WD hydro)

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Original selling price means nothing to the price they are selling for now.
Very common for Kubota's to sell for much more than they sold for originally.
Market shortages, demand, non emissions, current cost of new all effect what they sell for.

85Hokie gave you the best way to determine if it's "priced right"
Compare what your wanting to buy to what's available for sale.
Account for hours, condition, and what options it has.
A 2wd gear drive with no loader, is not going to match a 4wd HST with a loader
Try for an apples to apples comparison.

 

[JimmyJazz]

I looked hard for a used Kubota and ended up buying new. Odd as I am considered "cheap" by those that know me. Paying 3/4 price of new for a tractor 1/4 used up was no bargain in my book. This was the circumstance I often found myself presented with. Good luck.

 

[Daferris]

I think that prices for used stuff at least in mid Michigan will start to moderate some soon. The dealer in Jackson had at least 45-50 tractors in stock and out on the log didn't see a sold tag on any of them. 90% had the loaders installed as well.
That said my old 2004 B7510 with a LA272 loader and 60"mower deck was $14,000 plus $840 in sales tax in July 2004. Sold it with 950 hours, some dents and a broken tail light for $13,100 last October. Was cheaper to get a new tractor than to convert the old one to SSQA..

 

[Rdrcr]

$15,090 (2011 4WD hydro)

That’s roughly $19,000 in 2022 dollars…

Mike

 

[old and tired]

...have a guestimate for what the MSRP was on, lets say a 2004 L3400 with loader and bucket, HST?

My 2005 L2800 HST with loader was $15,050 (plus $750 tax). At that time L3400 were about a grand more. Prices didn't change for a few years and that was the cheapest one that I could find.

I think the tractor by itself was $12k and change...

Also, Kubota only started making these in 2004 (for the L3400). L3200 were introduce in 2011...

For the record, L3400 and L2800 (depending on the serial numbers but in the 2004 and 2005 range) had extremely violent jerky 3 point hitches. I got mine corrected but most were told that was standard on the economy model.

To test, Put a heavy load on the 3ph and try to very slowly raise the hitch... you'll know if it's jerky (and if you can live with it). L3200 did not have that problem...

 

[fried1765]

What’s the difference? The tractor market is hot right now. Tractors are in demand. The original purchase price is irrelevant. How much was a brand new mustang in 1965? Who cares. The market sets the price for used equipment.

The question is, can you afford what they are asking? Would a new tractor be more economical? Is it something you need right now? If you do need it now, you are at the mercy of the market.

If all the used tractors are at a comparable price, what is knowing the original purchase price going to do for you?

If you are looking for ultimate reliability, and time isn’t a factor, maybe a new tractor.

"Ultimate reliability" = Tier IV, .......with mucho electronic garbage ?????

 

[Njtool]

"Ultimate reliability" = Tier IV, .......with mucho electronic garbage ?????

It still makes the original purchase price irrelevant. Unless he’s hoping to use that as a negotiation tactic. Which won’t work, as most tractor owners know the value of the equipment they are selling.