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No app in the app store.
 
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I'd say that you aren't going to do much better for the money.... and it is cute as can be, and simple, and uses common industrial parts - probably uses them for everything - motor, pumps, drive, couplings....right down to pins & bushings.

Two questions occur to me. One being.... is do you have a use for it without a three point hitch or PTO or 4wd or more gears?
And the other question is.... are you the kind of guy who sees a machine assembled with common industrial components as an advantage? Maybe something easy and fun to tinker with? I might, but then I'm the kind of guy who thinks having tools and a shop is a necessary lifestyle.

Otherwise Kubota makes some fine TLBs with way more advantages - all starting new at about 5 to 10 times the price.
And not all that much less expensive used.

rScotty
 
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Bonzoretro said:
Fascinating. I must disclose to you that that video is not the one I’m buying the one I’m buying seems to have nothing wrong with it on the boom the dipper.
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OH I misread the thread.

Well then it sounds like a decent machine. My apologies on thinking the one featured in the video was the actual one you were considering.

Just add on backhoes can get well into the price of $8K when new or near new.
 
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sd455dan said:
OH I misread the thread.

Well then it sounds like a decent machine. My apologies on thinking the one featured in the video was the actual one you were considering.

Just add on backhoes can get well into the price of $8K when new or near new.
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Still, you gave me great insights! Thank you.
 
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rScotty said:
I'd say that you aren't going to do much better for the money.... and it is cute as can be, and simple, and uses common industrial parts - probably uses them for everything - motor, pumps, drive, couplings....right down to pins & bushings.

Two questions occur to me. One being.... is do you have a use for it without a three point hitch or PTO or 4wd or more gears?
And the other question is.... are you the kind of guy who sees a machine assembled with common industrial components as an advantage? Maybe something easy and fun to tinker with? I might, but then I'm the kind of guy who thinks having tools and a shop is a necessary lifestyle.

Otherwise Kubota makes some fine TLBs with way more advantages - all starting new at about 5 to 10 times the price.
And not all that much less expensive used.

rScotty
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I’m the kind of person who will do anything to save paying someone else for repairs but it’s usually a major debacle trying to get the jobs done! When I was 24 years old, I bought a very basic craftsman tool kit and I still have it to this day. Not much more. But with thise tools I manage to do my own brakes, rotors, calipers pads (and I’m so proud) I’m the kind of person who will do anything to save paying someone else for repairs but it’s usually a major debacle trying to get the jobs done! With YouTube videos and this tractor friend app having somebody tell me I “can do” anything, and I have people to look up to such as yourself! Wish I could see your shop- that would be inspiring.
I know about power takeoffs, but haven’t come up with a purpose for me needing one yet. Three point hitch is still a mystery to me. I do want a four-wheel-drive one, but intend to use this the best I can. If worse comes to worse I’ll just resell it, and wait till I get rich and buy a 10 times higher $ one.
All your guidance is invaluable! Thank you.
I negotiated down from $8,000 to $6,750.
I have to pay $350 for a flatbed to take it the 45 miles to my house. The sale will be done by Tuesday, I’m sure.
A Guarantee, I’ll be back here asking you guys for more advice on a regular basis! Unbelievable, how helpful you’ve all been!
Thanks,
Jim
 
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Bonzoretro said:
I’m the kind of person who will do anything to save paying someone else for repairs but it’s usually a major debacle trying to get the jobs done! When I was 24 years old, I bought a very basic craftsman tool kit and I still have it to this day. Not much more. But with thise tools I manage to do my own brakes, rotors, calipers pads (and I’m so proud) I’m the kind of person who will do anything to save paying someone else for repairs but it’s usually a major debacle trying to get the jobs done! With YouTube videos and this tractor friend app having somebody tell me I “can do” anything, and I have people to look up to such as yourself! Wish I could see your shop- that would be inspiring.
I know about power takeoffs, but haven’t come up with a purpose for me needing one yet. Three point hitch is still a mystery to me. I do want a four-wheel-drive one, but intend to use this the best I can. If worse comes to worse I’ll just resell it, and wait till I get rich and buy a 10 times higher $ one.
All your guidance is invaluable! Thank you.
I negotiated down from $8,000 to $6,750.
I have to pay $350 for a flatbed to take it the 45 miles to my house. The sale will be done by Tuesday, I’m sure.
A Guarantee, I’ll be back here asking you guys for more advice on a regular basis! Unbelievable, how helpful you’ve all been!
Thanks,
Jim
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