1989 Ford 1720, FEL, 4x4 ... what's a fair price?

[McREBEL]

Here is a recent add from the Mississippi Market Bulletin for pricing comparison:

Ford 1720, 4WD, with front end loader
& rotary cutter, 2,333 hrs., new clutch
& throw out bearing, everything
works, in excellent cond., $7,500.

 

[Fawken]

Thanks. I used this tractor as an example when i spoke to the dealer. That's why i thought $10,500 would get it done.

Oh... you're buying from a dealer. Best of luck then. I'd look around for a similar machine from an individual.

 

[George2615]

Welcome to TBN........................

I think your offer of 10,500 is too high. You should be able to get a newer tractor with less hours for that money. According to Tractordata a new 1720 in 2000 sold for $14K. The one your looking at is 17 years old with about 1400 hours.
I sold a 2004 Mahindra 2615 HST 4X4 26HP w/ loader last Feb. 2014 for $11K (10 years old at the time) and it only had 466 hours.
Just my opinion, you can do better for your money.

 

[dogdrool]

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. This is very helpful.

 

[stoyan79]

Go get a new machine with $0 down and 5 years no interest. Granted, you will pay a bit more, but its gonna be new.

There are no deals on used JD and Kubota, the damned things hold value very good.

 

[City Farmer]

Hello City Farmer. I see you are in Chesterfield. Are you familiar with Van Paemel Equipment?

Yes I am, They're about 15min. north of me.