Ross,
November is the time to find a deal on a lawn mower or tractor.
When time to replace or upgrade my trucks I look and find deals after the winter is over, lots of guys looking to unload them then.
Also, if you have an in at auctions (as I do) thats where you find the deals.
I usually buy a truck with no plow. Got a few plows that have been on 4 different trucks as I replaced them.