daTeacha
Veteran Member
I think it\'s getting close.
Well, I have narrowed it down to 3 strong prospects, so am wondering what the collective opinions might be. I can go with one of the following and pretty well fit all my parameters:
1) A JD 770 with 600 hours, a brand new loader, brand new Ag tires and a full set of turf tires. 2000 lbs -- Just under $11k
2) A new Case DX23 3x9 gear, 16" Ags (9.5 x 16 rears), loader, 1900 lb? on A-plan for $13,500
3) A new Mahindra 2615 3x9 gear, 24" Ags I think, loader 2400 lb $14,900
4) A new Mahindra 2015 2x6 gear, 16" ags, 1900 lb. $12,700
Aside from color preferences, which do you guys think is the best deal? The 770 never had a loader on it, so I presume it was used as a mower. From what I can tell, the engine is in great shape, the sheet metal is fine, the paint is not faded, the seat is fine. It has been stored inside when not in use.
The red ones come with a warranty, the green does not. The green one would have two sets of wheels and tires, the reds would not. The Mahindra dealer is in the school district, the others are not. The Mahindra dealer is new, but is doing fine, has been in the tractor business for 18 years, and is finally going out on his own. The suppliers of the equipment he sells are backing a move to a bigger facility, so it looks like he's here to stay. The other two dealers have been around here a long time and have good reputations.
The tractor will be used for woods work, barnyard work, firewood work, driveway maintainence, etc. I will not mow with it, will not be on the road with it. Mostly it will be driving slowly around in the woods on slanted ground where my B7100 seems a little tippy but has otherwise proven able to do what I asked of it.
Well, I have narrowed it down to 3 strong prospects, so am wondering what the collective opinions might be. I can go with one of the following and pretty well fit all my parameters:
1) A JD 770 with 600 hours, a brand new loader, brand new Ag tires and a full set of turf tires. 2000 lbs -- Just under $11k
2) A new Case DX23 3x9 gear, 16" Ags (9.5 x 16 rears), loader, 1900 lb? on A-plan for $13,500
3) A new Mahindra 2615 3x9 gear, 24" Ags I think, loader 2400 lb $14,900
4) A new Mahindra 2015 2x6 gear, 16" ags, 1900 lb. $12,700
Aside from color preferences, which do you guys think is the best deal? The 770 never had a loader on it, so I presume it was used as a mower. From what I can tell, the engine is in great shape, the sheet metal is fine, the paint is not faded, the seat is fine. It has been stored inside when not in use.
The red ones come with a warranty, the green does not. The green one would have two sets of wheels and tires, the reds would not. The Mahindra dealer is in the school district, the others are not. The Mahindra dealer is new, but is doing fine, has been in the tractor business for 18 years, and is finally going out on his own. The suppliers of the equipment he sells are backing a move to a bigger facility, so it looks like he's here to stay. The other two dealers have been around here a long time and have good reputations.
The tractor will be used for woods work, barnyard work, firewood work, driveway maintainence, etc. I will not mow with it, will not be on the road with it. Mostly it will be driving slowly around in the woods on slanted ground where my B7100 seems a little tippy but has otherwise proven able to do what I asked of it.