XSKIER
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You can probably get a ten year old SCUT with FEL for $5K-$10K. It'll likely be around $4K to fit a 44 loader on a 318, and it will still be lacking in performance.
Garden tractor confusion
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OutbackL130
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Ok I think you all are right that will suit my needs perfectly. I see there are some really nice newer model small 4x4 cub cadet tractors with 3 pt hitch. I'd just have to build a FEL.
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OutbackL130
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I really wouldnt mind finding an older 80's model tractor to restore. There is a John Deere 420 I am interested in locally. The 420 is everything I want with diff lock, 3 pt hitch, power steering, belly deck, and hydraulics for a FEL. I only need to lift 500lbs max with the loader and also plan to use forklift forks to move pallets in and out of my fabrication shop.
Is $1500 a fair price for one this used? I want to try and get it for closer to $1000 to leave room for restoration and building a loader.
John Deere 420 Hydro Garden Tractor
Is $1500 a fair price for one this used? I want to try and get it for closer to $1000 to leave room for restoration and building a loader.
John Deere 420 Hydro Garden Tractor
Larro Darro
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The closer to $1K I could get it, the better I would feel. It looks like it is going to take a bit of work. But it will depend on how it works. Paint is cheaper than parts.
Jay4200
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I think you should be looking for one of the bigger Case/Ingersoll tractors.
Gary Fowler
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I have a 332 JD with Yanmar diesel engine that I am going to sell. It has a 54" mower deck that I have had to weld up some rust out on but it is working fine. I just bought a Ferris ZTR so I no longer need this tractor. It is the later model of the 318 in diesel and built like a tank. Anyone interested PM me and I will make them a good price.
Larro Darro
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Outback, I see your town was the site of an important battle. I have a few drops of Creek blood, and the Battle of Horseshoe Bend was a dark day for Creeks. It is risky picking sides, and they picked the wrong one in that fight. Later on there was another little fight that went on there, too.
DeereMann
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I owned a JD 318, 445, and now have a SCUT 1026R. For your stated needs, I also think you need a tractor with capability above the 318, which is a heavy-built garden tractor only.
And of course, to meet all your stated needs, really only a SCUT will do it with higher pricing to match.
Good luck to you!
And of course, to meet all your stated needs, really only a SCUT will do it with higher pricing to match.
Good luck to you!