Re: tractors for $3000
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Posted by Greg on June 08, 1998 at 09:55:01:
In Reply to: tractors for $3000 posted by kaz on June 07, 1998 at 12:32:53:
: I was thinking of buying a tractor and was wondering
: what i could expect to get for around $3000.
: It will be used primarily for grading a 600 foot
: driveway, snow removal, maintaining 6 acres of land,
: using a sprayer, and perhaps a nice sized garden. About a year ago I bought a Ford 850 for $3000. A little bit newer than the normal 8N's, and also a bit more power (45bhp). It can handle a 6' blade for snow removal, a 6' mower in 3' high grass, and hopefully it will soon be put to use on a 3-bottom plough. As you always get what you pay, there has been the odd occasion where work is needed (blocket jet in carb, leaking PTO seal, etc.) but as long as you can do the work yourself and live without the tractor while you fix it, you'll be OK. Parts are always available & at at reasonable price, so need to worry there. I would suggest going to a few local auctions - this is where the best value tractors are (and sometimes also the worst value!). E-mail me if you have any other questions ....
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