For $7K can I even get a whiff of a new tractor...

[DonWorrell]

I am also a fan of many of the grey market tractors, Yanmar and Mitsubishi especially and while they aren't as cheap as they used to be, there are some great tractors out there at reasonable prices--just stay away from the "refurbished" units showing "5 hr".
Just my $0.02.

Just make sure parts are availalbe for the grey market tractor. I bought an Iseki TS2205, which is a good tractor, but can't find affordable parts. Yes you can find parts but thaey are expensive some parts must be ordered and shipped from Japan. Iseki was sold in the US under the White/Bolen name but the TS2205 was never sold in the US.

So be cautious of grey market.

Just my 2 cents.

Don

 

[john_bud]

Heck, I'd let you sniff my tractor for $7K......


Now, buying one is a whole different deal!

jb

 

[Kernopelli]

Just make sure parts are availalbe for the grey market tractor. I bought an Iseki TS2205, which is a good tractor, but can't find affordable parts. Yes you can find parts but thaey are expensive some parts must be ordered and shipped from Japan. Iseki was sold in the US under the White/Bolen name but the TS2205 was never sold in the US.

So be cautious of grey market.

Just my 2 cents.

Don

You are right on and I should have said more about that in my post. I really like Isekis, I've owned 2 of them. I've also had a Hinomoto, a Yanmar and 3 Mitsubishis. The reason I favor the last two brands is specifically because of the parts availability. Yanmar probably being in the forefront of availability but Mitsubishi parts are quite accessible too and my personal experience is that overall they are priced in line with similar parts for newer "name brand" tractors.

 

[DmansPadge]

I actually bought my Kubota B7410 for a little under $7k... of coarse a cutter would add considerably more. I pull a 5' with it but I keep things mowed down pretty well. It would probably be better suited to a 4' but it has worked ok for me. It is a no frills tractor but it was cheap and it's reliable.

 

[jcims]

Not new, but found this while ad shopping and thought this looked like a pretty good deal:

1991 ford model 1920 4wd tractor w/loader

1991 ford model 1920 4wd tractor w/loader - $8000
Reply to: sale-594983353@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-03-04, 7:45AM EST


Tractor also has bush hog,rototiller,grader box,disc,and plow. New turf Tires,Starter,Battery. This price is firm will not sell for less have priced it higher on here before but will not take less. call (740)272-6531

Emphasis mine. Looks like 32hp, might even have a canopy (all the pics i've found of them do)

 

[RobJ]

$7000 for new I don't think so. Many of the gray tractors are refurbed ones from China. Just be aware if they are.

I found and bought mine through ebay. It didn't meet the guys reserve but we settled after the auction. $5000 for the 1999 model L with 1200 hours and the 4' bh and 5' fm. It spent it's life mowing. I've made a few changes and done some repair but none of it was really needed. I like working on stuff so I do. I bought it about 2.5 years ago.

Some more detailed pics..

Kubota L2500 Tractor Page

 

[scorpian5]

Its a little rough http://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/detail.aspx?OHID=5262197&guid=B7A8C8B3593140F8A806A45282D4B373

 

[DonWorrell]

Agricredit sells their repossed equipment on an internet auction. Their website is Welcome to Agricredit Then click on farm equipment for sale then follow prompts to auction.

Below is a tractor that would do the job for you quite well. It is 2006 model but only has 17 hours on the tractor (Iown this exact tractor and have 5 acres). If you stopped the auction to buy it today it would be $8726.00 but high bid so far is $5,500.

If you are in Texas it might work.

Don

Below are detail of tractor and auction.

Auction Detail

Current Bid N/A Reserve Not Met Flash Buy $8,726.00
Use this option to purchase this
item and end the auction.
Starting Bid US $5,500.00 Asset # 802443
Time Left 28d 22h 27m 28s Item Owner Agricredit
Started 3/18/2008 3:24:48 PM CST Location Robstown, TX
Ends 4/16/2008 3:00:00 PM CST Manufacturer AGMIER
High Bidder N/A Horsepower 30-59 HP
# of Bids 0 bids Email to: Mail This Auction to a Friend
Times viewed 4


Description

Mahindra 3325 Tractor:

2006
Serial number: EMAN1156
Condition is 8 out of 10


33 hp
27 PTO hp
17 hours
Standard transmission
Batteries and brakes are ok
Fenders
Cat. I 3pt
540/1000 PTO


Front tires: 6.0x16
Rear tires: 12.11x25
All tires are at 90%

 

[James86mustang]

It's not new but I have a yanmar 186d with fel a very good tractor . I've had it for 4 years and never did anything to it but put a battery on it if u interested email me at james86mustang@yahoo.com

 

[Bluegill2]

It's not new but I have a yanmar 186d with fel a very good tractor . I've had it for 4 years and never did anything to it but put a battery on it if u interested email me at james86mustang@yahoo.com

You bought your tractor about the time this thread was started.

Bet the OP has already found one by now.