Part VI
Post Fiend
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Wallingford, CT
I figured, but I thought I'd be a smarta**
Well, everyone. It looks like we're going to be making an attempt at buying a Deere 544H loader through the local Deere dealership's RTO program.
It's not the best of deals, but we are pretty sure we can do an RTO program which makes it worth it.
They're asking 65,000 for the machine. JRB coupler w/only a bucket. 2,000 hours and a full cab.
I know I can get a Deere 544J with 2,900 hours with a JRB coupler with bucket and forks for 75,000 dollars. The only thing is they probably wouldn't do RTO.
For anyone who doesn't know what RTO is it means Rent to Own. Your rental payments go towards paying off the machine until you either pay off the remaining balance or just keep renting forever and ever until you own it. However the amount of money applied towards ownership decreases as the amount of time you have it increases.
This is THE loader. Not a similar one. This is the actual one.
http://www.machinerytrader.com/listi...D2846BA2856D24
The price there says 72,500 dollars, but the equipment trader magazine we get said 65,000 and so did the Clark rep we spoke with.
Well, everyone. It looks like we're going to be making an attempt at buying a Deere 544H loader through the local Deere dealership's RTO program.
It's not the best of deals, but we are pretty sure we can do an RTO program which makes it worth it.
They're asking 65,000 for the machine. JRB coupler w/only a bucket. 2,000 hours and a full cab.
I know I can get a Deere 544J with 2,900 hours with a JRB coupler with bucket and forks for 75,000 dollars. The only thing is they probably wouldn't do RTO.
For anyone who doesn't know what RTO is it means Rent to Own. Your rental payments go towards paying off the machine until you either pay off the remaining balance or just keep renting forever and ever until you own it. However the amount of money applied towards ownership decreases as the amount of time you have it increases.
This is THE loader. Not a similar one. This is the actual one.
http://www.machinerytrader.com/listi...D2846BA2856D24
The price there says 72,500 dollars, but the equipment trader magazine we get said 65,000 and so did the Clark rep we spoke with.
Post Fiend
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 7,649
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From: Wallingford, CT
Thanks.
My brother was supposed to do an internship at that dealership, but then the economy tanked and they are currently facing layoffs.
They've currently got mechanics painting the shop walls in order to keep them busy to try to stave off layoffs just a little longer.
So we should be able to get a decent deal on that machine. We could likely get them to include a set of forks if we didn't try to knock them off their price of 65k
It's nice because that dealership is right across town from us.
My brother was supposed to do an internship at that dealership, but then the economy tanked and they are currently facing layoffs.
They've currently got mechanics painting the shop walls in order to keep them busy to try to stave off layoffs just a little longer.
So we should be able to get a decent deal on that machine. We could likely get them to include a set of forks if we didn't try to knock them off their price of 65k
It's nice because that dealership is right across town from us.
Postmaster
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From: Moonlight Moose Enclosure
Howdy Howdy Howdy
How are you all doing this evening!
Great night here. Pretty quiet. Motel pretty well filled up so I am going to go play Sheathra for a few hours make a few extra bucks.
pancake mix story was creepy hell everything in my kitchen is outdated. I think my milk finally made yogurt stage. I actually have invented a new best seller...CHIA CHEESE! woo woo (okay fridge just doesnt get opened cause i don't get to cook for anyone anymore)
Hey Jim how are ya!
How are you all doing this evening!
Great night here. Pretty quiet. Motel pretty well filled up so I am going to go play Sheathra for a few hours make a few extra bucks.
pancake mix story was creepy hell everything in my kitchen is outdated. I think my milk finally made yogurt stage. I actually have invented a new best seller...CHIA CHEESE! woo woo (okay fridge just doesnt get opened cause i don't get to cook for anyone anymore)
Hey Jim how are ya!
i ain't rite
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From: Marlboro Mental Hospital.
I was also trying to hook up brake controller in my dump truck. Everything was simple except when it came time to hook up the wire that goes from the controller to the brake switch. I cant even find a brake switch that comes on when ya step on the brakes! Gotta love working with air brakes.
hey Sheldon, if ya haven't figured it out yet, ya tap off of the brake lights for the controller trigger feed.
FTE Legend
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From: North Central Rural Sask.
I got er figured Tom, thanks though
Last things i have to do, is find a better ground for a couple of trailer lights, finish putting those self tapping screws in the deck (that is a huge pain in the *** when its hot out today!), then figure out the proper length of chains to tie my machine on, then Im done with that, will be ready to work on saturday when the road bans come off! (if need be!)
Last things i have to do, is find a better ground for a couple of trailer lights, finish putting those self tapping screws in the deck (that is a huge pain in the *** when its hot out today!), then figure out the proper length of chains to tie my machine on, then Im done with that, will be ready to work on saturday when the road bans come off! (if need be!)
Not a liberal...
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From: Cut & Shoot, Texas
Post Fiend
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From: SpringHill,Fl
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Smokin
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Hey guys,
Sorry I was such a grumpyass yesterday. I hate days like that.
Work paid for some blood tests today. Mine came back...well perfect. I had really good levels on everything.
Total cholesterol 166
Triglycerides 94
HDL cholesterol 50
VLDL 19
LDL 97
I mean I am even Stephen on all the results. Happy to hear it.
Yaaaaaaaaayyy!
68 degrees? You mean you think...
wait..
stop the car...
did you say you had your shirt off?
I think my blood pressure just spiked. Maybe I should take another test..
Uh yeah, we like pictures around here.
Do you think those are real? They seem kinda made up to me.
Sorry I was such a grumpyass yesterday. I hate days like that.
Work paid for some blood tests today. Mine came back...well perfect. I had really good levels on everything.
Total cholesterol 166
Triglycerides 94
HDL cholesterol 50
VLDL 19
LDL 97
I mean I am even Stephen on all the results. Happy to hear it.
wait..
stop the car...
did you say you had your shirt off?
I think my blood pressure just spiked. Maybe I should take another test..
Not a liberal...
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 6,635
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From: Cut & Shoot, Texas
Jezebel got new bling today:
Smokin
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(901): After he came all over my face, he proceeded to give me a high five. I can't even act upset because I always put myself in these situations. Did I mention D3: Mighty Ducks was playing in the background?
Wow.
Wow.
Former Vendor
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WHOA,
What did I miss with this post?
LOL
Ed
Post Fiend
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: SpringHill,Fl
(518): Wow.. I was doing a mental check of my bank balance & I literally just said to myself: 'I have 27 dollars and a bottle of tequila til tuesday-ill be fine'
I hope it was sunday!
(248): So I just opened the bag you gave me and those panties aren't mine...
(703): oh
rut roh!
I hope it was sunday!
(248): So I just opened the bag you gave me and those panties aren't mine...
(703): oh
rut roh!