2023 ct2035 - No warranty

[alexpops]

https://www.bobcat.com/na/en/equipment/tractors/compact-tractors

They're showing $26,134 w/o Loader & the site touts 0% financing for 84 mo. That was my basis for the 7-8K savings out the door above. Factor in the time value of cash & it reduces it even further. Like folks above said, ok deal, not screaming bargain ... IMHO. Then again, if you need the tractor NOW, have the extra cash to avoid used equip loan rates, and can do most of your own basic repairs to save labor, it might work for you. It does look nice.

 

[5030]

Reading on here (and elsewhere), I've read that some Bobcat tractors experience issues. In as much as I don't own one, just be apprised of that. The issue with buying used today with inflation is, used, low hour machines fetch new prices.

Case in point, I was considering trading in one of my Kubota M9000's, the obe I bought new in 2002 and I asked my dealer what it was worth (I take excellent care of all my machines btw) and he said, well you paid 53 new for it in 02 and it's worth 53 today. The issue is, that 53 in today's money is more like 25 thou was in 02. You always have to keep in mind what the dollar is worth compared to what it WAS worth back then and that is 2 different animals.

It appears that people are asking exorbitant prices today, but in reality, they aren't when you factor in the value of the dollar.

Without sounding political. If I were you I'd wait until after the election to buy anything substantial.

 

[fluffers]

ok thks guys so much think I will pass

 

[Page2]

Probably a good idea, but maybe keep an eye on it -- the seller might come back with that "screaming deal" if he sits on it for a while.

 

[Paul McILwain]

I would ask the dealer who put on the 7 hours. Was it a demo or was it sold to someone and returned or repossesd. If it was sold maybe you could contact the buyer and find out if there were any problems. I don’t know why the factory warranty would not apply with such low hours

 

[paulsharvey]

I would ask the dealer who put on the 7 hours. Was it a demo or was it sold to someone and returned or repossesd. If it was sold maybe you could contact the buyer and find out if there were any problems. I don’t know why the factory warranty would not apply with such low hours

The equipment auction that the resale dealer bought it from pretty much voids the warranty in 90% of cases. I Highly doubt the resale dealer has any info available beyond what auction house he bought it from.

If I'm guessing, our dealer probably purchase it around $12.5-15k. He needs to make atleast $1k over and above auction. price, auction fees, and the cost of him carrying it as stock for a period of time. If it sits for a few months; I wouldn't feel bad about circling back around and seeing if he would be willing to go to $17.5k or so. It costs him money every month it sits.