Age vs. Hours

looch · Jan 30, 2016

Younger tractor with higher hours makes me think commercial use - which could also mean the owner was not the operator.

jodebg · Jan 30, 2016

Should the Tier rating be a consideration, as well?

ovrszd · Jan 30, 2016

sweettractors said:
JB, With no more difference than that in pricing, I would go with the 2014 - 3033r - 35hrs. Ken Sweet

That's $64 per hour. Wow. You can rent one cheaper than that.

If warranty is your reason for going with the newer tractor I say this. If you are buying a tractor that warranty is a critical item when looking at a tractor with less than 120 hours you are looking at the wrong tractor. Should be no need for warranty. If so, it's junk.

ovrszd · Jan 30, 2016

jodebg said:
Should the Tier rating be a consideration, as well?

Not to me, because if you hang around long enough you'll have a Tier IV tractor too. But for some, it's a huge issue.

prs · Jan 30, 2016

Low price or middle price with some warranty.

prs

Moxiechef · Feb 1, 2016

Thanks for the thoughts.

There is one more tractor that I'm looking at, 2010, 3520, 325 hours, $17,000 but unfortunately it's the furthest away at $1,250 delivery. I just hate paying that much for delivery instead of putting that money into implements.

Texasmark · Feb 1, 2016

ovrszd said:
Not to me, because if you hang around long enough you'll have a Tier IV tractor too. But for some, it's a huge issue.

Well I guess Tier IV isn't a big deal for me either. After I got my 2400 home I was looking it over real good and found Tier IV stamped on the engine ID plate. Hmmmmm! Thought the emissions were for 30 hp up and this guy is 24. But looking the engine over, all I found that my '07 Tier III (I think) 65 hp didn't have was a little tube going to a PCV valve (and the valve) on the valve cover. Don't know what's on/in the larger engines.

Texasmark · Feb 1, 2016

ovrszd said:
Not to me, because if you hang around long enough you'll have a Tier IV tractor too. But for some, it's a huge issue.

Well I guess Tier IV isn't a big deal for me either. After I got my 2400 home I was looking it over real good and found Tier IV stamped on the engine ID plate. Hmmmmm! Thought the emissions were for 30 hp up and this guy is 24. But looking the engine over, all I found that my '07 Tier III (I think) 65 hp didn't have was a little tube going to a PCV valve (and the valve) on the valve cover. Don't know what's on/in the larger engines.