boze_man
Bronze Member
Not sure if I should post here or in the Massey forum??
I am considering purchasing a tractor and need some advice. I live in Montana and have 16 acres of pasture (some flat, some contoured), no livestock yet, a quarter mile gravel driveway that needs help. Also the property around the house is in need of some finish landscaping, grading, and cleanup. I would use the tractor for road maint, snow removal, pasture cutting, landscape grading, fencing, moving small trees/shrubs, maybe spraying etc.
I have all the major dealerships nearby, JD, NH, Case, Kubota, and Agco/MF, so I could purchase a new unit, but being new to tractors I would prefer a used one. I love the idea of a tractor, but not sure if I have time to take on these projects. Also I am not sure if we are going to be here long term. I feel that if I get a good used one at a good price and I need to sell at some point I won’t lose as much as selling a new one. Hopefully this makes sense.
There is a lack of used 4wd compact tractors locally, but the MF/Agco dealer has 2 used tractors, both ex-rental/lease. First one is a 2001 MF 1165 w/FEL, 37 pto hp, powershuttle, w/ approx 500hrs. dealer asking $16,900. The other is a 2000 Agco ST45 w/FEL, hydro, 36 pto hp, w/ approx 350 hrs. dealer asking $19,900. Also I think he said there is an extended power train warranty on each, not sure though.
Initial attachments I am looking to purchase are: rear blade, rotary cutter, and landscape rake. I think that should cover most projects to start.
I could get a new NH TC 30 or Kubota B7800 at the same price of the used MF 1165, but I feel it is better to get more hp than less.
I need some advice on:
1) the pricing of the 2 used tractors?
2) the reliability of the 2 used tractors?
3) the resale potential of the 2 used tractors, also vs. a new one?
4) what size? are the 2 used tractors too big fro my needs?
5) should I just forget used and go for new?
6) any opinion in buying an ex-rental/lease?
7) which attachments should I start with?
Also I have not been able to find any info on the MF 1165. Any help?
Hopefully i haven't confused everyone here. I am just trying to determine best course of action.
Thanks
I am considering purchasing a tractor and need some advice. I live in Montana and have 16 acres of pasture (some flat, some contoured), no livestock yet, a quarter mile gravel driveway that needs help. Also the property around the house is in need of some finish landscaping, grading, and cleanup. I would use the tractor for road maint, snow removal, pasture cutting, landscape grading, fencing, moving small trees/shrubs, maybe spraying etc.
I have all the major dealerships nearby, JD, NH, Case, Kubota, and Agco/MF, so I could purchase a new unit, but being new to tractors I would prefer a used one. I love the idea of a tractor, but not sure if I have time to take on these projects. Also I am not sure if we are going to be here long term. I feel that if I get a good used one at a good price and I need to sell at some point I won’t lose as much as selling a new one. Hopefully this makes sense.
There is a lack of used 4wd compact tractors locally, but the MF/Agco dealer has 2 used tractors, both ex-rental/lease. First one is a 2001 MF 1165 w/FEL, 37 pto hp, powershuttle, w/ approx 500hrs. dealer asking $16,900. The other is a 2000 Agco ST45 w/FEL, hydro, 36 pto hp, w/ approx 350 hrs. dealer asking $19,900. Also I think he said there is an extended power train warranty on each, not sure though.
Initial attachments I am looking to purchase are: rear blade, rotary cutter, and landscape rake. I think that should cover most projects to start.
I could get a new NH TC 30 or Kubota B7800 at the same price of the used MF 1165, but I feel it is better to get more hp than less.
I need some advice on:
1) the pricing of the 2 used tractors?
2) the reliability of the 2 used tractors?
3) the resale potential of the 2 used tractors, also vs. a new one?
4) what size? are the 2 used tractors too big fro my needs?
5) should I just forget used and go for new?
6) any opinion in buying an ex-rental/lease?
7) which attachments should I start with?
Also I have not been able to find any info on the MF 1165. Any help?
Hopefully i haven't confused everyone here. I am just trying to determine best course of action.
Thanks