Well after nearly 20 years and 1700 hours I want a new tractor with a cab and A/C. Let me clarify, I want one, I dont really need one! I have owned a 1988 Massey 240 with a 232 loader for almost 20 years and its been perfect not any problems other than oil changes and 2 steering cylinders. I have 3 acres that I mow weekly with the Massey and a 72" Land Pride finish mower (I've worn out 2 Bush Hog finish mowers before the Land Pride) I also own 60 acres 100 miles from my home that I trailer to 6 to 12 times a year. The 60 acres has a gully that is tough to cross and hard to work with the 240 because it lacks 4wd. I also mow about half of the 60 acres with a nearly new Bush Hog 286 with the chain option (almost to heavy for the 240 due to the 110hp gear box and 1/4" plate) great mower though
I think I have decided to buy a John Deere 5083E with a 553 loader because of all the great reviews but I need some questions answered first. So here we go:
* Can I haul the 5083/Loader/mower on I my present 6'-10" x 18' heavy duty trailer (8 hole wheels) and 1 ton Dodge dually 4wd) the Massey hauls great but the mower hangs off ?
* Can i use the Bush Hog 286 72" and the Land Pride 72" finish mower on the new 5083?
* What can I expect to get trade in $$ on the 240 its in great condition, 2000 hrs with good paint always kept inside barn.
* What should I expect to pay for the 5083 with the 553 loader in the North Texas area, I dont mind driving a few hundred miles for a good deal. I see other posts that say $45k with the loader is about right.
*Can someone recommend a dealer within a 100 mile radius of DFW that will give me fair trade in and order the 5083/553 at a good price, I dont mind waiting for a month or two for it to come in for the right price.
I know this is a long first post but I need help! If you think this is the wrong tractor give me some suggestions my e-mail is ggreig7864@aol.com
I think I have decided to buy a John Deere 5083E with a 553 loader because of all the great reviews but I need some questions answered first. So here we go:
* Can I haul the 5083/Loader/mower on I my present 6'-10" x 18' heavy duty trailer (8 hole wheels) and 1 ton Dodge dually 4wd) the Massey hauls great but the mower hangs off ?
* Can i use the Bush Hog 286 72" and the Land Pride 72" finish mower on the new 5083?
* What can I expect to get trade in $$ on the 240 its in great condition, 2000 hrs with good paint always kept inside barn.
* What should I expect to pay for the 5083 with the 553 loader in the North Texas area, I dont mind driving a few hundred miles for a good deal. I see other posts that say $45k with the loader is about right.
*Can someone recommend a dealer within a 100 mile radius of DFW that will give me fair trade in and order the 5083/553 at a good price, I dont mind waiting for a month or two for it to come in for the right price.
I know this is a long first post but I need help! If you think this is the wrong tractor give me some suggestions my e-mail is ggreig7864@aol.com