Cub Cadet XT3-GSX

[StudioDTK5]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

I'm not sure I buy that whole inflation calculator stuff. If those numbers are true, they just made a lot more money than we do now (on aversge).

Comparing an XT3 to a Kubota is ridiculous. Not even in the same ballpark.

The amount of people on this site interested in those new machines are so few, that it isn't worth the time to advertise. Heck, most of us would rather argue about what piles of junk the new stuff is, than anything.

So I think you missed the point. I was comparing the Cub Cadet 129 at the inflation price of $8981 to the Kubota at $11,715. I did that because today if you want to do the work the 129 was marketed for in the day, that is what you would get.

Also, a 1971 Ford F-150 cost $2,750 back in the day. So keep that in mind too.

I think the XT3 is a good for what it is. Not saying it is a utility tractor. And it is not a lawn tractor either. The price is good for what it is.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by StudioDTK5

So I think you missed the point. I was comparing the Cub Cadet 129 at the inflation price of $8981 to the Kubota at $11,715. I did that because today if you want to do the work the 129 was marketed for in the day, that is what you would get.

Also, a 1971 Ford F-150 cost $2,750 back in the day. So keep that in mind too.

See, and that's why I don't buy the inflation calculator. Because if it's accurate, a new Ford F150 would be $17,000 today. That's a long way from what, $35,000 for a basic truck now? I mean, it's a fun comparison, but it is what it is. I didn't miss the point. I just disagree with the numbers.

Originally Posted by StudioDTK5

I think the XT3 is a good for what it is. Not saying it is a utility tractor. And it is not a lawn tractor either. The price is good for what it is.

Personally, I think the price is high for what it is.....

[ironman]

Originally Posted by StudioDTK5

Also, a 1971 Ford F-150 cost $2,750 back in the day. So keep that in mind too.

You couldn't buy an F-150 in 1971. Factory price for a 1/2 ton Ford, long bed, 2wd, 6 cylinder in 1971 was $2928. They actually got cheaper in 1972, to $2739. But by 1974 back up to $2975. Just providing some trivia for those who want to entertain the girls at the next cocktail party.

(p.s. the F-150 Series didn't start until 1975)

[StudioDTK5]

So how about this, if you don’t want to use the inflation calculator.

The Cub Cadet 129 at $1500 was half the cost of the Ford 1/2 ton pickup at $3000.

So you may think the XT3 is high priced today. But wow was that Cub Cadet 129 high priced in its day.

[StudioDTK5]

Originally Posted by ironman

You couldn't buy an F-150 in 1971. Factory price for a 1/2 ton Ford, long bed, 2wd, 6 cylinder in 1971 was $2928. They actually got cheaper in 1972, to $2739. But by 1974 back up to $2975. Just providing some trivia for those who want to entertain the girls at the next cocktail party.

(p.s. the F-150 Series didn't start until 1975)

Thanks for the update on this. I did this quickly at lunch, so my research was not as complete as I wanted. I did get the price close.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by StudioDTK5

So how about this, if you don’t want to use the inflation calculator.

The Cub Cadet 129 at $1500 was half the cost of the Ford 1/2 ton pickup at $3000.

So you may think the XT3 is high priced today. But wow was that Cub Cadet 129 high priced in its day.

Nah, Ford trucks were cheap. I can tell, as I see more Cubs from the 70's still being used than Ford trucks.

[Sam Mac]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

Nah, Ford trucks were cheap. I can tell, as I see more Cubs from the 70's still being used than Ford trucks.

[john hall]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

Nah, Ford trucks were cheap. I can tell, as I see more Cubs from the 70's still being used than Ford trucks.

Hey, now wait a second!

[ironman]

Not intending to hijac the thread, but since Ford p/u's came into discussion, here is my '78 Ford. I got it in 1987 and drove it daily for 15 years, then I took about 3 years piddling with it. Ironically, now it just always seems take up the space I need for for my next project. In my heart I place a value on it which is unrealistically high, but my head throws out the reality card. I need some room, any takers??

[sorner]

Originally Posted by ironman

Not intending to hijac the thread, but since Ford p/u's came into discussion, here is my '78 Ford. I got it in 1987 and drove it daily for 15 years, then I took about 3 years piddling with it. Ironically, now it just always seems take up the space I need for for my next project. In my heart I place a value on it which is unrealistically high, but my head throws out the reality card. I need some room, any takers??

I see you're in PA, go drive that thing around in Carlisle at a Ford Nationals car show with a for sale sign in the window, you might get a bite.