Price Check 2004 BX23 Used Pricing

pakubotabx23 · Nov 3, 2011

I am contemplating selling my little BX23. Purchased new in 2004, it has less than 200 hours on the meter and has been stored indoors its entire life. Only real wear and tear is the paint on the bucket. I've been stuggling to find a resource for determining how much it might be worth, so I've turned to the experts here for help. No additional implements included. Any thoughts?

keyman1808 · Nov 3, 2011

Alot will depend on where you are located. Here in the northeast private party and dealer alike try for top dollar. Problem with selling a used tractor is financing. The dealers are almost all offering 0 percent financing where on something used the banks will bleed you dry. Why spend 13500 on a used unit with 8 percent interest when you can get a new one for 17000 with no interest. Do the math its really a no brainer

pakubotabx23 · Nov 3, 2011

I'm actually located in eastern PA. Agreed that $13K+ doesn't seem realistic for a used tractor, especially given the price and financing for new. Nice to know they hold their value though!

ArtyB · Nov 3, 2011

I recently purchased a 2005 BX23 with 260 hours on it for $10,000 in Western MA. No mower and it was probably less pristine than yours sounds. I cleaned it up and changed all the fluids/filters, and it's been great.

I know the guy was swamped with e-mails (he posted it on Craigslist), so I think the $10,000 was low.

Good luck!

keyman1808 · Nov 4, 2011

Is it worth 13000.00 Yeah probably but getting someone with cash to buy it up is the problem

pakubotabx23 · Nov 4, 2011

Thanks for the info, ArtyB (and keyman)! You guys have given me a good place to start. The machine's been absolutely fantastic, but I just don't have the use for it that I told my wife I would when I bought it back in '04! I know I'll regret it the second it leaves the driveway...

lawlopez · Nov 14, 2011

I bought a BX23 with 1300 hours on it for $8,500.

It was missing the 3pt hitch, need front drive shaft half replaced, brakes adjusted, and fuel filters, hosts and clamps.

I figured I paid too much being the only person to look at it.
I figured I didn't pay enough.
It was owned by a real estate agent.
He put the hours on it spreading gravel.

To tell you the truth I've been waiting since 1989 to buy that tractor.

I like the tractor a lot.

stevess · Nov 14, 2011

upload some pix. maybe a tbn'er will have interest.
steve

timswi · Nov 14, 2011

keyman1808 said:
Is it worth 13000.00 Yeah probably but getting someone with cash to buy it up is the problem

13-13.5 is probably the number...Kubotta Insurance put 13.5 on my 04 BX23 earlier this year when I took out a policy..

Finding a cash customer is the tough part with the 0% financing on new ones.

I doubt I'll ever part with mine unless I were to upgrade. I don't use the BH and FEL constantly, but when I need them they are there.

lawlopez · Nov 14, 2011

Just hang in there.
New prices are much greater.
My John Deere 950 got almost as much as I paid for it used 20 years ago.

A fellow my town had a very nice b23.
Someone else purchased for his price of $14,500.
It had a snow blower and grader blade and spare tires and few other things.

It's sad to sell a tractor until you realize it will have a new home and a lot more work to do.

Getting the money is the hard part but there are people out there who have it and are willing to buy.

You might think that it being winter would slow things down.
But people will put a blower on the back and go to town.
Larry