Hello today guys.
Little background, in 2007 I purchased a 2305 and it was a great tractor. Had a loader on it and a 62" deck.
Did everything I asked of it - brushhogging, tilling, snow removal, moved dirt, gravel, etc.
In 2016 I traded it in and got a 2025R. Good tractor does everything the 2305 did. Bigger, more loader and 3 pt lift.
I pretty much like it, but it needs a bit more power.
I've always liked the 3025e for the bigger frame and motor but 2 things have held me back.
1) No mid mount mower for the 3025e. I cut a lot of area, and even though I have 2 GTs, this tractor will cut grass.
2) The loader is factory installed and can be a problem to take off. But there now is a parking stand for it.
To anyone who has one, how does this work and is it relatively easy to remove the loader?
Today just for kicks I call my local dealer and ask about a 3025e. He said he has one on the lot, its a 2017.
I ask him how much for the 3025e with a loader. He puts me on hold for a while, comes back with the price.
To say I was shocked would be an understatement.
$14,500.
I ask him to check his figures again. He does and says $14,500.
I've done business with this salesman for years, many transactions and I trust him.
OK, I ask him how much for trade in. It's a 2016 2025R, H-130 loader, and 62"
MMM. He comes back and says
"It'll be a wash" (same price for trade 2025R for the 3025e)
So now I'm thinking how would the 3025e do with a finish mower?
Anyone pulling a finish mower behind one of these?
Holy crap, now I'm intrigued. What do you think guys, would you do it? I'm going to look at it in an hour or two.
Thank you for your time reading, and I'll welcome any and all opinions on this
Steve