In 1976, Case offered the customer the following choice of tractors
210 gear transmission
220 Hy driv
222 Hy driv
224 Hy driv
444 Hy driv big wheel
446 Hy driv big wheel
A total of six models and 3 HP ratings.
Today Eastman offers
3018 Hy driv
3021 Hy driv
3023 Hy driv
4018 Hy driv
4021 Hy driv
4023 Hy driv
Once again 6 models and 3 HP ratings
In addition, thanks to a foot pedal that controls speed but not direction, these models were created and added to the line
4218 Hy driv
4221 Hy driv
4223 PS
Power Steering is available for all 21 and23 HP models but not the 18 HP models
Those two options add 6 more models to the lineup. From the standpoint of a dealer, that's a huge investment in capital and showroom floor space if he was to display each one. At bare minimum, he would need to display one 3000 model and one 4000 to at least let the customer plunk his butt into the seat. In truth, that isn't a lot to ask of a bona fide dealer.....providing the company was actually providing the sales support that other manufacturers supply. When Eastman fails to produce a sales brochure as a hand out to customers that show the entire line along with the available attachments and options, then that puts a heavy burden on any dealer. Customers are expecting to walk in the door, see the tractor on the floor and then walk out with a colour brochure and a quote. So.... let's look at the reality of a quote, shall we?
A 3018 or 4018 is going to cost you $7, 419.00 just for the basic tractor that does nothing but tug a lawn roller or garden cart. Oh....you want to cut grass do you? OK....that will cost you another $1,680.00 to add a 44" side discharge deck but..........if you go for a 48" deck.......we'll give that to you for ten bucks LESS. Someone needs to explain how that is possible.. A wider deck uses more steel, longer blades and a longer drive belt. In any event, this basic grass cutter will set you back $9099.00. Uh... excuse me but since it does snow in this area, would you like to super-size your order with a snocaster? Yes? Well no problem. A 48" model will add $1961.00 to your price, bringing it to $11,060.00.. Tell me, do you have a large veggie garden sir? You do?.... Well then, you should consider adding a sleeve hitch ($535.00), rear PTO Kit ($816.00), wheel weight kit ($261.00), tire chains ($163.00), Flow Control Valve ($663.000 and a set of suitcase weights for the front ($583.00) so that you have all then necessary ingredients to properly support the hydraulic tiller ($1749.00).
What's that you say? Your yard gets a lot of leaves every fall? Well then, I didn't realize that your property was that large so perhaps you should consider a HydraVac ($2,154.00) instead of the HydraBagger ($2,320.00). Of course, with the HydraVac, you will also need the DC1000 Dump Cart (1,007.00) . By rights, I should be selling you the 60 inch deck ($2,730.00) instead of the 48" deck but for some reason beyond my comprehension, the big deck does not support either Hydra systems. Boggles the mind, does it not... since the 60 " deck is touted as being the COMMERCIAL deck and many competing mowers in the commercial market do offer grass catching systems.
Where are we on price, you ask? Hmmm. let me see. You decided on the 4018 with a 48" deck, snocaster, wheel weight kit, rear PTO kit, Flow Control Kit, tire chains, sleeve hitch, tiller, suitcase weights, dump cart and HydraVac.....Hmmm did I forget anything? Nah... I don't think so. The price comes out to a mere $18,991.00 less the $200.00 trade-in value for your John Deer L120. Of course, there is the little matter of sales tax on that figure of 8% which adds $1,503.28 to the total making it $20,294.28.
Now...can we upgrade you to our top model with 23 HP, foot operated speed control and... power steering? How about we just make a comparison for the fun of it and then you can think on it?
4223 ............................................9,534.00
Power Steering............................... 589.00
3 point hitch.................................... 991.00
Sleeve Hitch adapter......................... 275.00
Rear PTO kit HP-42..............................848.00
Flow Control kit.....................................663.00
Tire Chains............................................ 163.00
Wheel weights ......cast iron set of 4........ 484.00
Suitcase weight kit ....................................583.00
Total for tractor....................................14,130.00
May I remind you that the tractor is still just a tractor at that price but it will tow a trailer or other stuff in style.
Snocaster..................................................1,961.00
Tiller.........................................................1,749.00
48" deck....................................................1,670.00
HydraVac....................................................2,154.00
Dump Cart................................................. 1,007.00
Total for attachments........................$8,541.00
Grand total............................................$22,671.00
8% Tax...................................................$1,813.68
Bottom Line.................................... $24,484.68
Don't forget.... We'll knock off $200.00 plus 8% if you trade in your Deere.
And if you need a winter cab that isn't made of steel anymore.... then add another $1,087.00 plus tax.
Or how about a rough cut 48" tow behind mower for that back field? It's a bargain at $3,650.00........plus tax, of course.
And you wonder why Ingersoll doesn't sell?
210 gear transmission
220 Hy driv
222 Hy driv
224 Hy driv
444 Hy driv big wheel
446 Hy driv big wheel
A total of six models and 3 HP ratings.
Today Eastman offers
3018 Hy driv
3021 Hy driv
3023 Hy driv
4018 Hy driv
4021 Hy driv
4023 Hy driv
Once again 6 models and 3 HP ratings
In addition, thanks to a foot pedal that controls speed but not direction, these models were created and added to the line
4218 Hy driv
4221 Hy driv
4223 PS
Power Steering is available for all 21 and23 HP models but not the 18 HP models
Those two options add 6 more models to the lineup. From the standpoint of a dealer, that's a huge investment in capital and showroom floor space if he was to display each one. At bare minimum, he would need to display one 3000 model and one 4000 to at least let the customer plunk his butt into the seat. In truth, that isn't a lot to ask of a bona fide dealer.....providing the company was actually providing the sales support that other manufacturers supply. When Eastman fails to produce a sales brochure as a hand out to customers that show the entire line along with the available attachments and options, then that puts a heavy burden on any dealer. Customers are expecting to walk in the door, see the tractor on the floor and then walk out with a colour brochure and a quote. So.... let's look at the reality of a quote, shall we?
A 3018 or 4018 is going to cost you $7, 419.00 just for the basic tractor that does nothing but tug a lawn roller or garden cart. Oh....you want to cut grass do you? OK....that will cost you another $1,680.00 to add a 44" side discharge deck but..........if you go for a 48" deck.......we'll give that to you for ten bucks LESS. Someone needs to explain how that is possible.. A wider deck uses more steel, longer blades and a longer drive belt. In any event, this basic grass cutter will set you back $9099.00. Uh... excuse me but since it does snow in this area, would you like to super-size your order with a snocaster? Yes? Well no problem. A 48" model will add $1961.00 to your price, bringing it to $11,060.00.. Tell me, do you have a large veggie garden sir? You do?.... Well then, you should consider adding a sleeve hitch ($535.00), rear PTO Kit ($816.00), wheel weight kit ($261.00), tire chains ($163.00), Flow Control Valve ($663.000 and a set of suitcase weights for the front ($583.00) so that you have all then necessary ingredients to properly support the hydraulic tiller ($1749.00).
What's that you say? Your yard gets a lot of leaves every fall? Well then, I didn't realize that your property was that large so perhaps you should consider a HydraVac ($2,154.00) instead of the HydraBagger ($2,320.00). Of course, with the HydraVac, you will also need the DC1000 Dump Cart (1,007.00) . By rights, I should be selling you the 60 inch deck ($2,730.00) instead of the 48" deck but for some reason beyond my comprehension, the big deck does not support either Hydra systems. Boggles the mind, does it not... since the 60 " deck is touted as being the COMMERCIAL deck and many competing mowers in the commercial market do offer grass catching systems.
Where are we on price, you ask? Hmmm. let me see. You decided on the 4018 with a 48" deck, snocaster, wheel weight kit, rear PTO kit, Flow Control Kit, tire chains, sleeve hitch, tiller, suitcase weights, dump cart and HydraVac.....Hmmm did I forget anything? Nah... I don't think so. The price comes out to a mere $18,991.00 less the $200.00 trade-in value for your John Deer L120. Of course, there is the little matter of sales tax on that figure of 8% which adds $1,503.28 to the total making it $20,294.28.
Now...can we upgrade you to our top model with 23 HP, foot operated speed control and... power steering? How about we just make a comparison for the fun of it and then you can think on it?
4223 ............................................9,534.00
Power Steering............................... 589.00
3 point hitch.................................... 991.00
Sleeve Hitch adapter......................... 275.00
Rear PTO kit HP-42..............................848.00
Flow Control kit.....................................663.00
Tire Chains............................................ 163.00
Wheel weights ......cast iron set of 4........ 484.00
Suitcase weight kit ....................................583.00
Total for tractor....................................14,130.00
May I remind you that the tractor is still just a tractor at that price but it will tow a trailer or other stuff in style.
Snocaster..................................................1,961.00
Tiller.........................................................1,749.00
48" deck....................................................1,670.00
HydraVac....................................................2,154.00
Dump Cart................................................. 1,007.00
Total for attachments........................$8,541.00
Grand total............................................$22,671.00
8% Tax...................................................$1,813.68
Bottom Line.................................... $24,484.68
Don't forget.... We'll knock off $200.00 plus 8% if you trade in your Deere.
And if you need a winter cab that isn't made of steel anymore.... then add another $1,087.00 plus tax.
Or how about a rough cut 48" tow behind mower for that back field? It's a bargain at $3,650.00........plus tax, of course.
And you wonder why Ingersoll doesn't sell?