Re: Tips needed on buying older tractor for brush

Posted by Indydirtfarmer on September 21, 2004 at 10:48:20 from (66.83.236.250):

In Reply to: Re: Tips needed on buying older tractor for brush posted by John (MO) on September 21, 2004 at 10:27:16:

I farm with a 34 year old, a 31 year old, a28 year old, and a 21 year old Deere. Nothing NEW here. The "value" of an AC D-19 around here, (other than the occational collector) is about $1200 in fair to average condition. (as compared to 8N's selling at near $4000)
When MOSt of us buy a tractor to farm with, you look at more than just the tractor itself. NONE of 'em will go through life without a part or two. That is part of the total package. AC parts are "collectors items" too. With the pathetic dealer support they offer, you are left scrounging for parts off of junk-yard parts tractors to keep one running.
John Deere took over the lead in market share 43 years ago. It had nothing to do with "cute". It was, and still is about having the best tractor on the market.
AC dropped off the map, except for the name that AGCO tries to hang on to, in the late 70's. I haven't seen a NEW AC in anyones fields around here since the 70's.
Once again we're back to the fact that John Deere has outsold EVERYONE for 43 years. MOST of those tractors, and the ones built before then are still in high demand. You are one of a very small minority that choose to continue farming with a relic from a bygone era. John

Follow Ups:

• Re: Tips needed on buying older tractor for brush John (MO) 11:36:02 09/21/04 (5)
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    • Re: Tips needed on buying older tractor for brush John (MO) 13:55:04 09/21/04 (3)
      • Re: Tips needed on buying older tractor for brush Indydirtfarmer 14:38:20 09/21/04 (2)
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