EFC
Veteran Member
3 tractors I don't want .
Chinese
Gray Market
Refurbished.
Grey Market is not a brand or model, it is an importation tag, Your BX models are sold in Japan, if I import them does that make them junk that you wouldnt own? A used import tractor from Japan bought from a reputable dealer will generally outlive its owner. You do realize the American models are dumber, stripped versions of the tractors they build for themselves. In Japan you tractor has 5 PTO speed with a reverse gear. Auto leveling three point with computer controlled draft control, double speed front axle for 88 degree steering, ect, ect.
I think it is funny that in one post Chinese and used imports are out the window but refurbished might be ok. lets just put that into perspective, a used Mercedes imported from Germany with 10,000 miles on the odometer that has been well cared for and handpicked buy the importer is junk and out of the question. But one that had 400,000 miles that was junked, wrecked and discarded then pieced back together with pieces from other junked Mercedes and all with third world slave labor is worth considering....... The Vietnamese use the word refurbished because they know you wouldnt buy it if they called them what they really are, which is salvaged. That is why they paint them to look new and install new hour meters (question was asked how to tell if it is a Vietnam rebuild... always a new hour meter). I have had dinner in Japan with the Vietnam buyers and they laugh at the vanity and gullibility of the American buyer.
Before you flame me realize I have been to these salvage Vietnam factories and I am in Japan each month and I watch the tractors the Vietnamese load into the containers for refurbishing. My average cost for a good quality low hour tractor in Japan before shipping is $3500.00 for the Vietnam buyers it is $100.00. Should give you a good idea about the quality they are looking for.
Find a good solid used tractor, be it imported or domestic and a good dealer that supports what he sells and you cant go wrong.