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    Buying Advice Questions about potential purchase, not sure where to start

    https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/grd/d/longview-kioti-cx2510hst-for-sale/7792868901.html Hmmm okay - I'll shoot them a message. Thank you, @tacticalturnip - I'll keep an eye on what you listed.
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    Buying Advice Questions about potential purchase, not sure where to start

    No - I was noncommittal - feeling better though but still positive. Going to try to visit the 1023e again this week, and will do that then. I did ask them about that (I think), to install this plus add a grapple - they quoted $3600 for this plus the attachment. Thank you!! I looked through...
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    Buying Advice Questions about potential purchase, not sure where to start

    It went ~okay~ - the TYM / LS dealer was closed and it almost looked abandoned, so probably not an option. I ended up testing positive for covid on Saturday, so I cancelled the visit to the tractor until I'm better. Prior to feeling poorly and realizing I was sick, I did go to see JD / Kubota...
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    Buying Advice Questions about potential purchase, not sure where to start

    I agree with your observation. I work very hard to keep my space in nice condition- but also work 10 hours+/day during the week in an office. As a result, I’m faced with constant maintenance to keep up versus executing projects that I aspire to achieve. If that means I want a tractor, and don’t...
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    Buying Advice Questions about potential purchase, not sure where to start

    Yes! I have truck - I'll look into this further if I decide to go this direction. There's an equipment rental business similar to what you described in the area, I guess I'm more anxious about doing this on my own and would prefer paying a premium for help to avoid introducing chaos / danger to...
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    Buying Advice Questions about potential purchase, not sure where to start

    Thanks @WinterDeere and @Little Red Tractor for the additional insight - I'm still here reading, and rereading, everyone's comments, posts, and advice, so I really appreciate the continued wisdom! As an update, I'm doing a couple things this weekend (if anyone wants to know lol). Today, going...
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    Buying Advice Questions about potential purchase, not sure where to start

    Thanks :) There is certainly a consolidation of rocks in certain areas - which I tried to show an example, but they're scattered about, as well. I don't really mind them aside from the potential damage they can do to my equipment. I agree, next steps are a visit to a few dealers and going to...
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    Buying Advice Questions about potential purchase, not sure where to start

    Thank you for your assessment, I'm trying to set up a time to go this weekend.
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    Buying Advice Questions about potential purchase, not sure where to start

    Disclaimer: Tried my best on these - but I'll try to explain in captions. The property wraps around the house, so I focused on the larger areas and it's essentially more of what is captured below. This is what it looked like when I moved here. Property extends to the tree line at the back...
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    Buying Advice Questions about potential purchase, not sure where to start

    Not condescending at all, I appreciate you sharing your experience and insight. Overall, and graciously, I'm getting a spectrum of feedback and realize my decision to buy new versus old relies on several factors: availability of secondhand equipment (and a willingness to patiently wait for it)...
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    Buying Advice Questions about potential purchase, not sure where to start

    It's pretty common to find basketball sized / beachball sized rocks just beneath the surface. Some are strategically used, by previous owners, do build up areas. Others just exist around me - and I drive around them when I mow. Wanted to say thank you again for the continued responses. You all...
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    Buying Advice Questions about potential purchase, not sure where to start

    Okay! I will later this afternoon : ) / tomorrow morning
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    Buying Advice Questions about potential purchase, not sure where to start

    Thank you! I absolutely needed to read this, and appreciate your safety advice :) I needed to read this.
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    Buying Advice Questions about potential purchase, not sure where to start

    I want to get a goat or 2! For multiple reasons - my main hobby besides outdoors-related things is spinning wool and an pygora goat is in my future, but most likely distant future. The dual purpose is tempting. Not sure if that's actually feasible given what I've read about keeping them (escape...
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    Buying Advice Questions about potential purchase, not sure where to start

    Cursory reviewing the a popular marketplace, I sent a message about this one. Based on another post by her, appears to be an estate sale, which describes the ideal situation you all defined previously. I should go to a dealer first just to get acquainted with the equipment prior to an open...
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