Re: Newbie about to purchase first tractor

Posted by txblu on September 02, 2004 at 05:57:00 from (199.46.199.231):

In Reply to: Re: Newbie about to purchase first tractor posted by Indydirtfarmer on September 02, 2004 at 04:03:36:

Not familiar with that tractor. Don't know if it's 30 or 300 hp which would surely make a difference.

Agree with the handiness of the loader. Sometimes they get in the way, but once you have one you won't be without (been there done that). I think the $1000 is a little soft. New they are around $4k, again depending on size.

A fresh overhaul on a diesel from a reputable shop is a super plus. The fact that you confirmed the work with the workers is excellent. I was worried about the ether comment but you covered that with your info about the starting aid not being operational. Don't know where you are located so ether might be a necessity. Since some Original Equipment Mfgrs. (OEM) put ether dispensers on their tractors, it can't be all bad if used according to directions....engine cranking and a little squirt or two.

Seems that most all farm tires are weather cracked. I have some less than 2 yrs old that sit under a shed and are already starting to crack. If they are physically intact otherwise, that shouldn't be a problem.

So take off the loader at $1500 and the overhaul for $2k (1k parts, 1k labor) and $1000 worth of tires you don't have to buy and the guy is giving you the tractor with a $500 bill wrapped around it to boot. Sounds like a heck of a deal to me.

I usually have to pay $4k for the tractor (40 hp area), then overhaul it, then paint, fix little things broken, then new rubber, wind up out $6500 and no loader.

Good luck on your decision.

Mark

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