Thanks for the info i will definetely be able to narrow the search. One quick qustion does anyone know a rough cost for interstate transport for a tractor as there seems to a few in VIC?
I would have thought you'd be able to get something a little closer (western or northern NSW?) as transport is "dead" money - it's hard to give a rough estimate on transport as costs are all over the place & depends on size/weight/where/when/backload/remote/regional...etc.. very generally "guesstimate" maybe c.$1.50/km ?
To get a better idea & maybe a cheap deal try this link/forum:
HCVC Vintage Truck Forum - Index The Historic Commercial Vehicle Club are a helpful bunch, sign up, search for "trasnport wanted" threads as they'll provide some leads in specific areas & if required just post a "transport wanted" thread - I've moved some gear from SA very cheaply this way.
This guy is also advertsing on Gumtree reasonable freight backloads:
Machine transport,tamworth to Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Weekly Au | Heavy, Farming & Agriculture Equipment | Gumtree Australia Tamworth City - Tamworth 2340
You can often find some good value tractors on GumTree, farmmachinerysales.com.au (the Fiat DT 70-90 @$12K, Kubota M7030DT @ $19.8K look reasonable) , farmonlinemachinery.com.au & go to a few "on farm" clearing sales (The Land is the best source of auction dates/venues/inventory) .......
In MikeFarm's link the dealer has a Same 90 with FEL for $13K @ c.4000hrs, looks to be a "Panther" which is a lot of tractor for the money if it's in reasonable order & well maintained (should do 7000hrs+)
Be patient & look carefully, buying a tractor is just like buying a used car....it takes time to find the one just right for you
Good luck & post some photo's of the farm & equipment you end up with.