Hi everyone-
Earlier this week I posted about needing to start over with something to mow my yard (about 1/2 acre), take care of pasture (about 5 acres), take care of about 200 ft driveway, snow removal, and misc things that pop up. After a lot of good suggestions I decided to just go with a separate mower for the yard and possibly buy a CUT if I can find a good deal or if my existing 8N is damaged more than I think.
I found a 1995 Ford 1620 that caught my eye at a place about 40 miles away that fixes up tractors. I haven't had a day off to go look at it but it looks brand new in pictures (guessing it was repainted). It has 700 hours, has front wheel drive, with a Ford loader. They are asking $10,000? Curious if this is a good price and a good tractor for my needs? I can't find a similar tractor to compare right now. Everything has way more hours or different attachments. Tried taking a look at parts and seemed like still a lot available. The reviews I've read seem really good but they are minimal. Really like that it is HST.
Also not sure if I should spend extra and go new. I've never operated anything but my 8N so even if the 1620 is missing some features of the new tractors I won't miss it. This same dealer also sells LS and he just has posted a new JX 2025 (looks like lighter tractor than the Ford though) for less that $15000. Or go up to a XR3135H for less than $24000. I was originally going to start by looking at Kubota since closest dealer. Interested in anything from the L family. Not sure sizing yet or prices. I'm thinking realistically probably a l2501 or l3301.
What's everyone's thoughts on the Ford 1620 at $10,000 or stepping up to something new?
Thanks!!!!
Earlier this week I posted about needing to start over with something to mow my yard (about 1/2 acre), take care of pasture (about 5 acres), take care of about 200 ft driveway, snow removal, and misc things that pop up. After a lot of good suggestions I decided to just go with a separate mower for the yard and possibly buy a CUT if I can find a good deal or if my existing 8N is damaged more than I think.
I found a 1995 Ford 1620 that caught my eye at a place about 40 miles away that fixes up tractors. I haven't had a day off to go look at it but it looks brand new in pictures (guessing it was repainted). It has 700 hours, has front wheel drive, with a Ford loader. They are asking $10,000? Curious if this is a good price and a good tractor for my needs? I can't find a similar tractor to compare right now. Everything has way more hours or different attachments. Tried taking a look at parts and seemed like still a lot available. The reviews I've read seem really good but they are minimal. Really like that it is HST.
Also not sure if I should spend extra and go new. I've never operated anything but my 8N so even if the 1620 is missing some features of the new tractors I won't miss it. This same dealer also sells LS and he just has posted a new JX 2025 (looks like lighter tractor than the Ford though) for less that $15000. Or go up to a XR3135H for less than $24000. I was originally going to start by looking at Kubota since closest dealer. Interested in anything from the L family. Not sure sizing yet or prices. I'm thinking realistically probably a l2501 or l3301.
What's everyone's thoughts on the Ford 1620 at $10,000 or stepping up to something new?
Thanks!!!!