I Now Owe John Deere Money...

"JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t" (jawzx2)
02/24/2020 at 17:04 • Filed to: Farmlopnik

Bought a used, trade-in 448 Baler with low count and all the bells and whistles from the local dealer. 2012 MY, less than 3000 total bales. Mega wide pickup, hydraulic lift, floatation tire kit , High-Moisture kit, etc etc... If there was an option that baler could come with in 2012, this one has it.

JD offers factory f inance on used equipment taken i n trade at the dealership. T he credit terms for 48 months were very attractive, and the offer price was very reasonable too . Significantly l ess than half what a new one costs, the paint’s not even worn off the pickup yet. This is my first Big Green implement... I hope I didn’t make a mistake. At least it doesn’t have any proprietary, encrypted ECU software like the tractors.

DISCUSSION (18)

For Sweden > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
02/24/2020 at 17:18

Friendly reminder that we need more Farmisitelock

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
02/24/2020 at 17:25

It reminds me of the Snapper ride on we just sold. 15+ years old, and still on the original tires. There were NO scrape marks or paint imperfections when we got it from the estate of a hoarder. It is gone now in favor of a free John deer double blade ride on.

Thomas Donohue > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
02/24/2020 at 17:29

7.3L Engine.....nice!!! How many bales per gallon?

/s (just in case)

I spent a few weeks each summer as a wee small child in the NY Catskills, used to get rides on an Allis Chalmers tractor that had all kinds of scary, dangerous equipment that was towed behind it. “Don’t fall in there” was the advice I got. Good advice for a six-year old.

Kinja'd!!!

someassemblyrequired > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
02/24/2020 at 17:35

Turns out hay balers are way better investments than stocks, at least if today is an indication

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > someassemblyrequired
02/24/2020 at 17:38

Resale value of well-cared-for farm equipment is astronomical. It makes Honda residuals look bad. The difference is; the market may yet go back up...

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
02/24/2020 at 17:45

Now that is a score. And you've missed the worst of the depreciation too.

ClassicDatsunDebate > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
02/24/2020 at 17:47

Nice baler . Do you have an old-timey rake with a saddle that someone sits on while operating the manual trip? Fond memories of being chewed-out by my Grandpa for tripping the rake at the wrong time and not getting the rows straight...lol.

One time, I was working on upgrading a pump unit for a client of mine. The new pump required more HP than the John Deere 6068H was rated for. I went to the dealer and told them I wanted a price on a higher HP engine. “Oh, we’ll just charge you for 30 more HP and come by and flash the ECU.” And that’s the day I learned that you’re paying by the horse power and the unit you are buying is electronically limited to the amount of horsepowers you’ve purchased for it.

Nom De Plume > someassemblyrequired
02/24/2020 at 18:02

I’d wait until seeing what the bale out looks like.

/pun

BaconSandwich is tasty. > ClassicDatsunDebate
02/24/2020 at 18:24

As a software developer, that kind of stuff makes me unhappy. Whatever happened to trying to make the best product possible?

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > ClassicDatsunDebate
02/24/2020 at 18:28

Haha, no dump rake... though I do have an ancient Grimm tedder and a 60's vintage Ford side-rake.

John Deere’s software policy is a bit nuts. I don’t think I’d ever buy one of their new tractors, but this baler looks nice...

Chariotoflove > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
02/24/2020 at 18:29

Look who’s hit the big time!

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Thomas Donohue
02/24/2020 at 18:29

almost all farm equipment that gets towed behind a tractor is “scary dangerous” ;)

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Nom De Plume
02/24/2020 at 18:30

# instantrimshot.com

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Chariotoflove
02/24/2020 at 18:31

T he financing was VERY attractive...

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > BaconSandwich is tasty.
02/24/2020 at 19:17

Money, or more specifically, Profit.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > BaconSandwich is tasty.
02/24/2020 at 19:48

Nothing. It’s just the tractor client is often looking at different horsepower ranges. So it’s cheaper to manufacture one chassis and driveline then offer two or three different HP ratings and a hydraulic supply system to suit... suddenly three different models for not much additional cost but wildly different margins...

That's why tractors typically come in series...with each series containing three to four models.

Thomas Donohue > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
02/24/2020 at 21:08

I’d agree. I recall a seemingly harmless hay ride resulting in a concussion for someone.

Damn city- folk.

facw > BaconSandwich is tasty.
02/24/2020 at 22:02

Intel did this around a decade ago (I feel like it used to be a thing further in the past as well, but I can’t search for that): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Upgrade_Service

And of course in the software world their have definitely been cases of shipping software and making the customer pay to unlock later.

I’m sure there a tons of general examples as well. One that comes to mind is Tesla Model S P60s being the same as P75s but with the battery locked at a lower capacity unless you pay for an upgrade.