Farmwithjunk
Super Member
RoyJackson said:"Anyone who claims used 2wds are "a dime a dozen", well, I'd like to order a dozen from them.... Here's my dime! Now where's that dozen tractors?"
Opps, I think I struck a nerve!
Now, here's why I wrote that:
When I was looking for a tractor to replace my 670 with a higher HP machine, I did my research online (but I did hit a few dealers or various brands within about 30 miles). My target model was a newer Deere 770 although I wasn't married to thar choice. i wanted something that would handle a chipper (never bought the chipper though).
I found a lot of 770's, mostly in the South East US. Most were 2WD machines. The MFWD machines were considerably higher in price. Same thing applied to 790's when I looked for them...New Holland too. I didn't look for any used Kubotas (no reason why, but didn't) or full sized Utility tractors since I've no need for a UT.
Now, I didn't record any of these searches...once I saw a machine was 2WD, I moved on.
Since this forum deals more with CUT's rather then their larger bretheren, I can't comment on full sized UT's.
OK?
Anyway, read my signature line below...
No, it didn't "strike a nerve", more like tickled my funnybone! Again, you pay more initially, and get back a percentage. You pay LESS for a 2wd, and get back same or simular percentage, making 2wd vs. 4wd value a wash, NOT an advantage to 4wd.