1978c81 385 #1 Posted December 7, 2015 Will get more photos when I figure out how to unload it. 21 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #2 Posted December 7, 2015 That's awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikekot3 92 #3 Posted December 7, 2015 How much was freight from where to where? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1978c81 385 #4 Posted December 7, 2015 Kentucky to Connecticut - $150 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #5 Posted December 7, 2015 (edited) I like! Gonna be difficult to back off with that grader blade on there. I see some partial disassembly needed. Looking forward to more pictures! The 7 series are my favorite this month since I recently picked up my 702. I think I see hydraulics tucked up in there too! Edited December 7, 2015 by RedRanger 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,191 #6 Posted December 7, 2015 Looks like a nice machine. Cant wait to see it unveiled. And I think that shipping was fair enough. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikekot3 92 #7 Posted December 7, 2015 What was the weight of the machine? Was there a palletizing fee? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,721 #8 Posted December 7, 2015 Put a big bow on it and got yerself a nice Chrismas present all wrapped up like that. Hydraulic? Duals? 753? what more can a guy ask for ok maybe a DXI with an FEL but lets not get greedy. 32 minutes ago, Wishin4a416 said: And I think that shipping was fair enough. 150 would only buy the gas one way less ya had a Prius 7 minutes ago, mikekot3 said: What was the weight of the machine? Was there a palletizing fee? How did the overall Fastenal thing go?? questions questions .... we want answers....and more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #9 Posted December 7, 2015 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I sure hope Santa is listening! That sure looks good through the plastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1978c81 385 #10 Posted December 8, 2015 Fastenal is truly a breeze. Very easy to work with. They had a sticker on the package stating 250lbs. I thought it would be heavier than that. The duals and Hy2 as well as the headlights is what intrigued me about this beauty. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,124 #11 Posted December 8, 2015 Nice score... I'm thinking someone underestimated the weight a bit, might be why it was so cheap to ship. Wonder, on which end was the shipping quote initiated? Important to note here...Fastenal can really be hit or miss on the cheap shipping fees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1978c81 385 #12 Posted December 8, 2015 I put down 700 lbs. I initiated the quote. I get there and the tag says 250lbs. I asked the guy and he had no clue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,124 #13 Posted December 8, 2015 You've definitely got a good thing going with your local rep... I should have had you ship me the cultivators from your end. For future reference... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,002 #14 Posted December 8, 2015 It's also hit and miss if the folks at your Fastenal have a clue to what they are doing! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tractorhogg 612 #15 Posted December 8, 2015 They quoted me 125.00 to ship two wheel weights from New York to Oklahoma, I could have flown them one way on Southwest Airlines for that. The last three times I had snow plows shipped 150 a pop, two wheels and tires 125. Sometimes they arrive in one city 15 miles south of me, sometimes in a city 15 miles east of me. I specify my home store, but it doesn't seem to matter and if the one guy that knows how to do the paperwork is not there I have to come back when he is. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #16 Posted December 8, 2015 I think I'd be willing to try Fastenal. I've done some really long road trips just to get what I wanted. Don't get me wrong, I love road tripping for tractor stuff, and you guys have some really good points on the subject. But when you add up your Time,Mileage ,Gas , Maybe a night or two in a hotel.....The Fastenal way starts to look more attractive!!! Just my own thoughts 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tractorhogg 612 #17 Posted December 8, 2015 2 minutes ago, Terry M said: I think I'd be willing to try Fastenal. I've done some really long road trips just to get what I wanted. Don't get me wrong, I love road tripping for tractor stuff, and you guys have some really good points on the subject. But when you add up your Time,Mileage ,Gas , Maybe a night or two in a hotel.....The Fastenal way starts to look more attractive!!! Just my own thoughts Its probably okay for parts and attachments, but I want to see any tractor I buy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #18 Posted December 8, 2015 1 minute ago, tractorhogg said: Its probably okay for parts and attachments, but I want to see any tractor I buy. I would agree . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,156 #19 Posted December 8, 2015 2 hours ago, Terry M said: I would agree . Bah! I've bought lots of them sight unseen. FWIW: Their weight was way off. Just the other night I drove an 867 with 36" deck on the scale at work and recorded 532 lbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tractorhogg 612 #20 Posted December 8, 2015 8 minutes ago, wh500special said: Bah! I've bought lots of them sight unseen. FWIW: Their weight was way off. Just the other night I drove an 867 with 36" deck on the scale at work and recorded 532 lbs. Really, did you have them shipped or just buy them sight unseen and go pick them up? Can you say how many and what it cost for what tractors? If you can them real cheap and you may flip them it doesn't really matter, but when the shipping cost exceed the value of the trator then you have to start considering why you are buying them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #21 Posted December 8, 2015 I just sent off my 20th or so shipment through fastenal. They have been quoting high lately because they have a new automated quoting system since their 3pl traffic has gone up so much. But I have always asked them to double check it if i think its out of line based on my experience and they usually lower it. My last shipment to Maine got cut in half from $150 to $75. Yea if i dont ship from my usual store it can take them a bit longer to figure it out but if I am the one initiating the quote, then I have never once had one go the wrong store. Longest travel time was like 10 days, most get there in less than 6. Heckuva lot cheaper than LTL freight as long as you understand what you are dealing with. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tractorhogg 612 #22 Posted December 8, 2015 I have used Fastenal's 3PL close to a dozen times. It really doesn't bother me so much which local store they get it to, or if it take 2 days or 2 weeks. I have called them to ask about the price once and they did lower it 10 dollars from 165 to 155 for one snow plow. FedEX is pretty close to Fastenal and I think they maybe using a similar system to quote rates. It just seems that every quote is 150-160, even for a set of wheels and tires. I buy alot of tires online and most times I buy the ones that offer free shipping, they must get a great deal for bulk shipping to still make a profit on tires that are competitively priced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1978c81 385 #23 Posted December 9, 2015 I bought this sight unseen. Ingot great pictures and purchased from what I deemed a trust worthy guy. If not I guess I would learn my lesson. Until then I go with my gut. To each there own 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tractorhogg 612 #24 Posted December 9, 2015 I sure didn't mean in anyway that it wasn't a good deal or a smart move. Most of my tractors have quite a bit of hydraulics on them and I found that these things seem to disappear if the tractor is shipped. The tractor looks AWESOME! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,124 #25 Posted December 9, 2015 Dual ags rule! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
