Gardenfarmer, personally, I wouldn't want to own something like a tractor with a partner. It might work out for some, but I'd worry about all the expenses that will come after the initial purchase. Will your partner and you always agree on what needs to be done and how to fix it? Some guys keep their equipment in top shape. Others make good use of duct tape and wire. And sometimes things break because they are machines, and other times they break because of operator error. If one of you is a klutz the other might resent being dinged for constant repairs. It's just me, but I want my own machine.