Another newbie needs advice....

[gsgator]

The only advice I have is to be careful w/ buying equipment that was formerly rented or leased for a couple of reasons. The first reason is that some people who rent equipment operate the heck of out of them w/ no regard for wear & tear on it. It amazes me how much some people live up to the quote "drive it like you rented it". The second reason is maintenance on the equipment. Make sure the rental agent is reputable and has a competent service department that performs the required maintenance of their equipment. A leased piece of equipment probably would be a better buy because the lessee knows they will be keeping it for a while and probably performs regular maintence and uses care to keep the equipment performing the best it can. Just my opinion...take it w/ a grain of salt.

 

[boze_man]

thanks all for the advice.

i have been speaking to the dealer about the 2 rental tractors. he put together a package price of $17700 for the MF 1165 w/MF 232 FEL, powershuttle, 6' cutter, 7' landscape rake, and 7' rear blade. sounds pretty good. any thoughts??

they r a MF/Agco dealer and he said they service these rentals regularly. also the MF 1165 has been with 2 renters. so hopefully it is in decent shape and hasnt been abused too much.

the Agco st45 has been with many renters, since it is a hydro. his price on that with the same attachments was $21000.

anybody know anything about the 1165?? i have not been able to find out if it is Iseki or not, and if it is a decnt tractor. one web site said it was isuzu?? i have posted on the massey sight but no feedback yet.

will let you know which way i go...

thanks

 

[Soundguy]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Make sure the rental agent is reputable )</font>

I agree.. i would be much more wary to buy rented equipment from a rental agency.

My two rent/leased units came from the dealer.. one owner jos.. still under warranty, and factory serviced.

Soundguy

 

[KiotiJohn]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( so I could pull a 5' mower.. and cut my mowing time down from 6hrs to 3 hrs... )</font>
I'm sure you meant to say, "So I could pull a 10' mower." Since I know you bought one!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif John

 

[Soundguy]

Yep.. big typo..( big fingers.. ) but when i found it it was already past the time to edit it.

Soundguy

 

[boze_man]

hello all

thanks for your opinions, very helpful...

i have been thinking that maybe best to go new, esp with financing and warranty.

considering the TC33DA/DX33, JD4310, Kubota L3130. (all current local inventory).

any opinions?? they all seem like great machines. hard to compare apples to apples. specs all slightly different.

also could go for class 3 - TC35DA or DX40. (current inventory), big price jump compared to others....