grm61
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If that DK45 HST Cab comes with a loader, I'd be all over it for that price.
Another "What Size" thread by a clueless newbie....
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If that DK45 HST Cab comes with a loader, I'd be all over it for that price.
grm61
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A good size trailer for tractor totin would be a 10/12k GVW with a 20 foot deck.
Forget the Tahoe for a tow rig,they rate those under perfect conditons using load leveling hitches, sway bars etc, it would do alright with a camp trailer that was setup right.
A 10k GVW trailer will reliably haul a 8000 pound tractor if the trailer weighs 2000 pounds, or a 7500 pound tractor if the trailer weighs 2500lbs, lots of folks think you can put 7k on a 7k GVW trailer..thats not how it works.
Unless your like my neighbor that thinks if it fits on it it will haul it
Forget the Tahoe for a tow rig,they rate those under perfect conditons using load leveling hitches, sway bars etc, it would do alright with a camp trailer that was setup right.
A 10k GVW trailer will reliably haul a 8000 pound tractor if the trailer weighs 2000 pounds, or a 7500 pound tractor if the trailer weighs 2500lbs, lots of folks think you can put 7k on a 7k GVW trailer..thats not how it works.
Unless your like my neighbor that thinks if it fits on it it will haul it
Been searching on Craigslist like a fool. Twice a day. Everything within a state or two of me.
Keeping in mind "40+ hp, 3,500-4,500 pounds" and all my other criteria as defined by this thread.
I have another 2-4 weeks to purchase an appropriate tractor.
Here's the only thing that currently looks like a good deal to me.
New Holland Loader Tractor Attachments 4WD
"2005 55HP 4WD 12-12 Trans Quick Attach Loader Bobcat Style Bucket. Front And Rear Scvs.Turf Tires. Comes With Used Rhino 172 Brush Hog New 5' Root Grapple 6' Used Box Blade Regular Bucket Tractor Has 1464 Hours."
I looked it up, I *am pretty sure* it is a TC55 (?).
Tractorhouse has them as below:
http://www.tractorhouse.com/list/list.aspx?Manu=NEW+HOLLAND&MDLGrp=TC55
Looking at that (relatively short) list of TC55 tractors on Tractorhouse (age + hours + price) this TC55 in the ad *seems like* it is worth checking out.
Also, would those turf-tires suck in my pastures? Are "ag" tractor tires expensive? I would imagine changing out the tires would cost me a pretty penny?
Thanks for any input or advice, I could drive down to Lake Charles in the next couple of days.
Keeping in mind "40+ hp, 3,500-4,500 pounds" and all my other criteria as defined by this thread.
I have another 2-4 weeks to purchase an appropriate tractor.
Here's the only thing that currently looks like a good deal to me.
New Holland Loader Tractor Attachments 4WD
"2005 55HP 4WD 12-12 Trans Quick Attach Loader Bobcat Style Bucket. Front And Rear Scvs.Turf Tires. Comes With Used Rhino 172 Brush Hog New 5' Root Grapple 6' Used Box Blade Regular Bucket Tractor Has 1464 Hours."
I looked it up, I *am pretty sure* it is a TC55 (?).
Tractorhouse has them as below:
http://www.tractorhouse.com/list/list.aspx?Manu=NEW+HOLLAND&MDLGrp=TC55
Looking at that (relatively short) list of TC55 tractors on Tractorhouse (age + hours + price) this TC55 in the ad *seems like* it is worth checking out.
Also, would those turf-tires suck in my pastures? Are "ag" tractor tires expensive? I would imagine changing out the tires would cost me a pretty penny?
Thanks for any input or advice, I could drive down to Lake Charles in the next couple of days.
econometrics
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I'm not positive on the cost of putting R1's on, but be aware that you will need new rims as well. I would call a local dealership and just get them to give you some kind of ballpark quote.
I think that's a pretty good price for that tractor, and most notably - all that equipment. I'm not familiar with NH stuff, but those are some nice attachments!
I think that's a pretty good price for that tractor, and most notably - all that equipment. I'm not familiar with NH stuff, but those are some nice attachments!
IslandTractor
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NH is a good brand. The turf tires might be an issue but you won't know until you try them. If you are just mowing it shouldn't be an issue at all with 4wd. If you are plowing or doing lots of ground engaging work then you might need to change them. I haven't priced tires but I believe you'd end up spending well over a grand for four new Ag or R4s. Still, that looks like a pretty good package (good grapple, mower and standard box blade). It is not exactly a low hour engine but if well maintained then 1500 hrs is no big deal. I would imagine the same set up new would be close to 30K so half price seems fair.
Just checked the Shreveport New Holland dealer.
$1,000 per pair, rear wheels only, for R4 wheels. No tires. No fronts.
$1,400 per pair, rear wheels only, for AG wheels. No tires. No fronts.
Then gave the name of two reasonably close tractor salvage yards.
Broken Tractor and Gulf South Sales in Baton Rouge.
No used rims/tires at either place.
****. Adding in the cost of AG/R4 wheels/tires kind of shoots down that TC55 as a good deal in my mind. Puts it into the "OK deal" category.
Thank you Econometrics. I never would have guessed you needed completely different wheels to go with those tires.
That's why I asked. That would have been a costly mistake based upon my ignorance.
Gracias!
Back to searching....
$1,000 per pair, rear wheels only, for R4 wheels. No tires. No fronts.
$1,400 per pair, rear wheels only, for AG wheels. No tires. No fronts.
Then gave the name of two reasonably close tractor salvage yards.
Broken Tractor and Gulf South Sales in Baton Rouge.
No used rims/tires at either place.
****. Adding in the cost of AG/R4 wheels/tires kind of shoots down that TC55 as a good deal in my mind. Puts it into the "OK deal" category.
Thank you Econometrics. I never would have guessed you needed completely different wheels to go with those tires.
That's why I asked. That would have been a costly mistake based upon my ignorance.
Gracias!
Back to searching....
Mowing, stump removal, 1200-pound hay bales to be moved, quite a bit of dirt to move around (currently need about twenty, 14 yard dump trucks worth), tending burn piles, auger for massive amounts of fencing and a corral, grading my driveway, smoothing out the "hump" of dirt formed where old fence-and-tree-lines used to be, clearing forest and heavy underbrush, etc...etc...
Add in 3K worth of tractor wheels and AG/R4 tires and the "deal" does not seem as juicy.
Really, really want a pre-owned tractor w/loader, meeting all my requirements, for 15K or less.
It's do-able. If this NH had AG/R4's, I'd be heading down there tomorrow or Saturday.
Missed a Kioti w/loader and bushhog, a month or so ago, 11.5K. Sweet deal, it went quick.
I'll keep looking.
Appreciate the help gentlemen.
I'll probably be asking for more input as I see "deals" that look good to this newbie.
Sure appreciate the expertise. I don't want to screw up this purchase.
TSO
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I'll agree with what was already said. .. If you can get a DK45SE HST cab for $24,540 ... that is a helluva deal! I'd be tempted at that myself. That's a good tractor.
IslandTractor
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You aren't plowing or into crop cultivation or doing major ground engaging work. Sounds like you are mostly planning FEL work and other tasks that turf tires would be fine for. I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss this tractor. I would imagine the tires would likely be no issue at all especially as you have 4wd. The flip side of the turf tire issue is that it tells you the tractor was probably pretty lightly used mostly for mowing. Not a bad thing. Consider too that the implements are all pretty nice and would cost you well over $3K. Seems they would be needed for the tasks you outlined too.
Definitely no cab on that deal.
Agreed on it being a good tractor that would meet my needs.
Right off the top of my head, I do know there is a DK45SE with cab for $14,500 reasonably nearby me. Turf tires.
Boom.
2006 Kioti DK45S 4x4 Compact Tractor
However, no FEL, no implements.
