The A109E now comes standard at 3000kg, from what I understand, and also has the Elite mod to the rear seats, giving more seat back rake, and slightly less fuel. The 3T mod also raises the gear speed to 140kias (from 120), but I was told (stand to be corrected) that the wide chord/quieter tail rotor blades are only cleared for 2850kg machines. I think the retractable steps are now standard, also.
With the extra mauw the 109E now approaches a useable payload, but with aircon and usual add ons, current corporate aircraft tend to tip the scales at close to 2000kg. With only 2850 mauw this doesn't leave much for pax, with full fuel and pilot, but the extra 150kg is a Good Thing
Aircon is essential, there are no opening windows
Plenty of baggage space with the extended boot, good cruise speed, but the PW206 engines are
very sooty
You'll need a good hangar rat to wash the tail at least every 5 hours flying, for a new design engine it's disgustingly dirty.........
Still an Italian cockpit, just like their cars: short legs & long arms required! If you have a sliding door fit, the pilot's cyclic is rigged way off to the right and forward, apparently to allow for the fitting and use of a winch, but a drama to get used to, and should be re rigged to a more normal position. The co pilot's stick doesn't have the same issue. No door pockets, so storage for plates, etc., is limited.
I've just seen J109's post, the 3T retrofit costs $US150k.