Does Anyone Buy Used Tractors?

[LouNY]

All you need for most weekend warrior implements is 540 pto if you put a hydraulic top link on it and still need another remote get a multiplier as a cost effective way of adding remotes, at least in my experiences.

Dang, my IH 574 has two, the new Kioti CK2620SE has two, the Branson 8050 has 3, and the NH 8160 has 4.
And I didn't have enough on the Branson with 3 had to put a multiplier on my back blade.
Then the Branson's 540E gets used as much or more then the 540 does. And the 1000 on the IH has been used many times.

 

[sd455dan]

most of my equipment has been used so far except the Inverted snow blower.
Now that there is no US support for my old Rhino tractor as odd as it sounds I am thinking of buying one that has been parked for years due to electrical problems to keep as a parts tractor.
Ran into a friend we grew up with who owns it (bought it new ) and unfortunately was in a really bad truck accident years ago that left him paralyzed from the waist down.
The 2 stage clutch shifter and steering is physical enough for a person in good health. Maybe able to help him out financially and help myself by having almost any hard to find part I may need in the future. The resale is not good on any older china tractor but the 554 has proven itself for over 30 years now.

Was thinking if the tires are still good... there is over a grand worth as well as a complete Koyker FEL probably 3K at least, in addition to the tractor itself. Maybe his still has the spare 1000 RPM PTO shaft.. Just thinking out loud.

 

[jjeff]

Dang, my IH 574 has two, the new Kioti CK2620SE has two, the Branson 8050 has 3, and the NH 8160 has 4.
And I didn't have enough on the Branson with 3 had to put a multiplier on my back blade.
Then the Branson's 540E gets used as much or more then the 540 does. And the 1000 on the IH has been used many times.

I suppose the tractor I was kind of referring to in my post if it's an m9000 has a ton of horsepower compared to both of mine and can easily run larger 1k pto implements. Most subs and compacts like mine do not so I run all 540 pto speed implements. I've only had to use the extra ports on my l4150s multiplier a handful of times to run the scarifier teeth on an attachment plus my top link. Anyways it is nice to have the extra ports on the tractor ready to use and multiplier is a pretty cost effective way to add them provided you don't need to run multiple remotes simultaneously.

 

[ArlyA]

I'd get a used tractor asap if we could afford one.

 

[5030]

Had no qualms about buying the 2nd M9 used and I'd not hesitate to buy something else used either, so long as I did my due diligence prior to plunking down the money.

 

[5030]

Far as financing a used tractor, Ag Direct finances them all the time. In fact when I bought mine used from the JD Dealer, they offered me financing on it, which I declined. Of course the finance rate may not be to your liking but you can if you want to. I considered it because I can 'write off' the interest as the farm is a bona fide business.

 

[sd455dan]

Here's a used up (cheapest cab tractor I could find at time) only had to replace the rad and built front grill guard bumper, yooper rigged hydraulic clutch shifter. hogging 10 acres +Xmas tree rows problem free for over 5 yrs now, only regret is it's impossible to find a parts tractor for it at scrap prices cause they apparently don't die lol.

Good Looking Cab tractor.

Also like the nice TALL R1's on the front axle.

Just another feature that seems to be harder and harder to find on New mfwd CUTs

 

[jjeff]

Good Looking Cab tractor.

Also like the nice TALL R1's on the front axle.

Just another feature that seems to be harder and harder to find on New mfwd CUTs

For the used up price I paid it does everything I need it to do and more plus I can somewhat safely vs os, bring one of my kids with me very occasionally, it's been mostly trouble free and pretty reliable. It also got me hooked on hydraulic shuttles.

 

[rScotty]

I was just reading through this thread and noticed that most - maybe all - of the used tractors mentioned are ag type and of larger than utility size.

No surprises there; we all know that Ag tractors last a long time and tend to be owned by folk who are familiar with the maintenance and yes, the fixing part too.

But I wonder how much of the advice to go for used also applies to the 25 to 50 hp tractor world?
rScotty

 

[jjeff]

If it's a reputable brand that probably overbuilt a lot of the smaller tractors initially its pretty similar on earlier models to ag tractors minus weight, options,and HP imo. Fast forward to present day newer models not so much. Still have to ask my self why some brands are using cast aluminum and similar materials for drivetrain housings better heat dissipation cause you've downgraded the hydrostatic drive systems? Stop counting beans and keep the tried and true add a 50 dollar in line cooler. Rants over.