Buying Advice Deal or no deal?

[DanHen]

Fairly new to tractors, I’ve learned a ton here since beginning the quest for a TLB, I’ve had my Kubota L-47 since July and absolutely love it but I can see how a smaller lighter weight tractor would be very handy. Not really “looking” for another but ran across this ad and wondering if it’d be a good move. One of the things I would do with it is to add a brush hog to use at a business, would be much easier to transport than my 9,000 lb kubota.

Is this a good deal? Your thoughts and opinions are appreciated.

John Deere 431 - farm & garden - by owner - sale

 

[Peter 315]

Two tractors is always better , Then you don't have to take the backhoe off. You put extra weight on the l47 ?

 

[smstonypoint]

For comparison purposes, here are some "asking" prices from TractorHouse.com | JOHN DEERE 431 For Sale - 2 Listings - Page 1..

Steve

 

[Thomas]

If can make the second tractor somewhat pay for it's self I would look more into it.

 

[DanHen]

Thanks for help/suggestions. Tried all morning to justify making the purchase. Looked like a good deal and if I had work lined up I'd have moved on it. Just got email from seller saying it's potentially sold.... must be a hot market, listing was up only one day!

You put extra weight on the l47 ?

Good catch, I overstated the weight of the L47, had to go back & look at the specs. Think 9k is drilled in my head for towing, correct weight is closer to 7300lb