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Hi Folks,
I'm getting ready to buy my first tractor. I've learned a lot by reading these posts, but I could use a little advice.
I now have 14 acres, about 3 of which I will need to mow (finish mowing); the rest is wooded. I also have a 600 ft gravel driveway that I will have to clear of snow. I live in Pennsylvania, so we usually don't get tons of snow, but every once in a while, we do get a blizzard. Usually, the snow is wet and heavy.
I'm convinced the BX series is the right size for me. I'd *love* to own one. Unfortunately, my budget is about half of what it would take to get one. So I've been looking at used tractors.
I found a B7100. It's 2 wheel drive, and no power steering, but it seems to run well. It seems in generally good condition for a tractor that age. It has some rust. I can get it with a 60" belly mower for just under $5,000. I can also get a used 3 pt 4 ft snowblower for about $800
My main questions are: Will it do the job I need and will it be reliable? Should I be worried about buying a tractor that old? Is the price reasonable?
Thanks for any/all advice.
--Chris
I'm getting ready to buy my first tractor. I've learned a lot by reading these posts, but I could use a little advice.
I now have 14 acres, about 3 of which I will need to mow (finish mowing); the rest is wooded. I also have a 600 ft gravel driveway that I will have to clear of snow. I live in Pennsylvania, so we usually don't get tons of snow, but every once in a while, we do get a blizzard. Usually, the snow is wet and heavy.
I'm convinced the BX series is the right size for me. I'd *love* to own one. Unfortunately, my budget is about half of what it would take to get one. So I've been looking at used tractors.
I found a B7100. It's 2 wheel drive, and no power steering, but it seems to run well. It seems in generally good condition for a tractor that age. It has some rust. I can get it with a 60" belly mower for just under $5,000. I can also get a used 3 pt 4 ft snowblower for about $800
My main questions are: Will it do the job I need and will it be reliable? Should I be worried about buying a tractor that old? Is the price reasonable?
Thanks for any/all advice.
--Chris