I'm looking to add a skid steer into the mix before next winter and have been pricing out models. So far I've priced out 2 Gehl 5640's and 1 Deere 326D. There's a Case dealer semi close that I'd like to hit next week along with another couple deere dealers and maybe a NH dealer also. Right now it's between the two with the biggest dealer support in my area though.
In my search I've also stumbled upon a used Gehl.
So here's my question, new or used from those who have purchased equipment before or spent much more time then I have around/in them.
What I'm looking at:
Found a used 2007 Gehl 5640E.
403hrs, 82hp oil cooled 4cyl Duetz. Turbo/ no intercooler
2500lb capacity with counter weight. Approx 7800lb operating weight
- 2 speed
- Cab/Heat
- Radio
- Pilot controls with hydraglide
- Block heater
- Rear counterweight/bumper
- Suspension seat
- Electric quick attach
- No attachments
2 tires at 80%, 2 at 50% Also has near new snow tires on wheels for approx $1100 (has under a half hour of use on them)
Has 403hrs on it, seems to run and work like new. Guy primarily used it for snow and moving pallets of salt, said it saw very little spring- fall work. Washed pretty often, mild rust starting wherever there is powder coat flaking off. Said he does oil changes every 50hr's. Knew his stuff, seemed to treat it pretty well and took real good care of it. He's looking for $26.5k. I'd have to finance most of it at probably 5.5%+
Other option is a new 5640E
84 hp liquid cooled 4 cyl Yanmar (replaced the 82hp Duetz in 2011) Turbo/ no intercooler
2500lb capacity with counter weight.
Operating weight is 8200lbs with counter weight.
Comes with a 1yr Warranty.
- Cab/Heat/AC
- 2 speed
- Pilot controls with hydraglide
- Radio
- Suspension seat
- Standard 10ply tires
- Block heater
- Hydraulic quick attach
- Rear counter weight/ bumper
- Horn
- 74" dirt bucket with bolt on cutting edge
Best price I've gotten is $42,900 after $8750 in discounts.
Financing is 0% for 36mo. 1.9% for 48, and 2.9% for 60.
Also spec'd out a Deere 326D
70hp 5cyl. Turbo/ intercooled.
2,750lb capacity with counter weight. 8,200lb operating weight
- E-H Pilot Controls with performance package
- 2 speed
- Power quick attach
- Pressurized Cab/Heat/AC
- Radio
- Cloth Air Suspension Seat
- Horn
- One grade above standard 10ply tires
- Cold Start Package (block heater, bigger battery, etc)
- Counter weight
- Chrome Exhaust. payup
- 78" Dirt bucket with bolt on edge.
Priced at $41,000 after $11k in rebates with more possible to end up in the $39k range.
Financing is 0% for 42mo. 1.9% for 48. 3.9% for 60.
Just looking for your guys opinions. I'm feeling the Deere is the best deal right now and their dealer support around me is near ridiculous. I can hit 8+ dealerships in a 70 mile radius of my house, 2 dealerships being no more then 20 minutes away. There's two Gehl dealerships within 20 minutes of my house, both are smaller but say they carry most common items with the distribution center being a half hour away if needed.
In my search I've also stumbled upon a used Gehl.
So here's my question, new or used from those who have purchased equipment before or spent much more time then I have around/in them.
What I'm looking at:
Found a used 2007 Gehl 5640E.
403hrs, 82hp oil cooled 4cyl Duetz. Turbo/ no intercooler
2500lb capacity with counter weight. Approx 7800lb operating weight
- 2 speed
- Cab/Heat
- Radio
- Pilot controls with hydraglide
- Block heater
- Rear counterweight/bumper
- Suspension seat
- Electric quick attach
- No attachments
2 tires at 80%, 2 at 50% Also has near new snow tires on wheels for approx $1100 (has under a half hour of use on them)
Has 403hrs on it, seems to run and work like new. Guy primarily used it for snow and moving pallets of salt, said it saw very little spring- fall work. Washed pretty often, mild rust starting wherever there is powder coat flaking off. Said he does oil changes every 50hr's. Knew his stuff, seemed to treat it pretty well and took real good care of it. He's looking for $26.5k. I'd have to finance most of it at probably 5.5%+
Other option is a new 5640E
84 hp liquid cooled 4 cyl Yanmar (replaced the 82hp Duetz in 2011) Turbo/ no intercooler
2500lb capacity with counter weight.
Operating weight is 8200lbs with counter weight.
Comes with a 1yr Warranty.
- Cab/Heat/AC
- 2 speed
- Pilot controls with hydraglide
- Radio
- Suspension seat
- Standard 10ply tires
- Block heater
- Hydraulic quick attach
- Rear counter weight/ bumper
- Horn
- 74" dirt bucket with bolt on cutting edge
Best price I've gotten is $42,900 after $8750 in discounts.
Financing is 0% for 36mo. 1.9% for 48, and 2.9% for 60.
Also spec'd out a Deere 326D
70hp 5cyl. Turbo/ intercooled.
2,750lb capacity with counter weight. 8,200lb operating weight
- E-H Pilot Controls with performance package
- 2 speed
- Power quick attach
- Pressurized Cab/Heat/AC
- Radio
- Cloth Air Suspension Seat
- Horn
- One grade above standard 10ply tires
- Cold Start Package (block heater, bigger battery, etc)
- Counter weight
- Chrome Exhaust. payup
- 78" Dirt bucket with bolt on edge.
Priced at $41,000 after $11k in rebates with more possible to end up in the $39k range.
Financing is 0% for 42mo. 1.9% for 48. 3.9% for 60.
Just looking for your guys opinions. I'm feeling the Deere is the best deal right now and their dealer support around me is near ridiculous. I can hit 8+ dealerships in a 70 mile radius of my house, 2 dealerships being no more then 20 minutes away. There's two Gehl dealerships within 20 minutes of my house, both are smaller but say they carry most common items with the distribution center being a half hour away if needed.
