Tractor Service

ferger1

I know a lot of lads here might do there own tractor maintenance, but what would lads expect to pay for labour only if they were to bring it to there own local dealer.

I got an invoice for 280 (incl VAT) for labour ONLY, to do your standard service i.e. oil filter, fuel filter. hydraulic filter, change oils, grease and replace a bulb (and I had it greased myself)

Is this price excessive

Muckit

Seems a lot of money to me for that kind of work. But you said it's a main dealer so they can charge what they like.

Any particular reason you brought it to a main dealer? I'd be thinking a good local diesel mechanic would have it done for around the ton (€100) if you had all the bits got.

ferger1

Muckit wrote: »

Seems a lot of money to me for that kind of work. But you said it's a main dealer so they can charge what they like.

Any particular reason you brought it to a main dealer? I'd be thinking a good local diesel mechanic would have it done for around the ton (€100) if you had all the bits got.

I suppose I don't really see him as a main dealer, as I went to school with him and its where the tractor was bought originally. Id be thinking 150 would be plenty as u said for that kind of work. Its getting to a stage where every penny handed over has to be scrutinised. I may have to look else where

Viewtodiefor

ferger1 wrote: »

I know a lot of lads here might do there own tractor maintenance, but what would lads expect to pay for labour only if they were to bring it to there own local dealer.

I got an invoice for 280 (incl VAT) for labour ONLY, to do your standard service i.e. oil filter, fuel filter. hydraulic filter, change oils, grease and replace a bulb (and I had it greased myself)

Is this price excessive

What make and model is it? I think you got a great deal especially if he changed all the oils? Drum of oil alone anywhere 70euro n up.

ferger1

Viewtodiefor wrote: »

What make and model is it? I think you got a great deal especially if he changed all the oils? Drum of oil alone anywhere 70euro n up.

Oils, filters etc came to 200+ so total bill close on 500

visatorro

Contractor has 78 john deere 550 euro for all filters and oil. He does them himself.
Garage would prob charge at least 75 euro an hour for labour Id say. Make up a few jobs aswell.

Reggie.

ferger1 wrote: »

Oils, filters etc came to 200+ so total bill close on 500

I pay near that every year for the 398

rushvalley

Reggie. wrote: »

I pay near that every year for the 398

Would you not buy the oil and filters and do it yourself? I thought you'd enjoy that kind of work

rs8

im farily sure meath farm machinery are €120 an hour labour

Reggie.

rushvalley wrote: »

Would you not buy the oil and filters and do it yourself? I thought you'd enjoy that kind of work

I can but my mate usually finds something amiss with her that I wouldn't cop myself so it does be worth it

Sam Kade

ferger1 wrote: »

I know a lot of lads here might do there own tractor maintenance, but what would lads expect to pay for labour only if they were to bring it to there own local dealer.

I got an invoice for 280 (incl VAT) for labour ONLY, to do your standard service i.e. oil filter, fuel filter. hydraulic filter, change oils, grease and replace a bulb (and I had it greased myself)

Is this price excessive

Did you ask him for a quote beforehand?

skydish79

rs8 wrote: »

im farily sure meath farm machinery are €120 an hour labour

Wow that's unbelievable high

Found website agricare.ie, they service John deere tractors, combines €55per hour

Shame there aren't more mobile independent mechanic /technician offering mobile services

ferger1

Sam Kade wrote: »

Did you ask him for a quote beforehand?

No unfortunately not....might have to do some negotiating!