Just got 5 acres with hardwoods and underbrush.
Looking to buy a used tractor, brush mower and box blade.
Loader and backhoe in the future would be ideal.
Here to learn.
Sure appreciate being a member, thanks for having me around.
A lot of these USED Tractors maintain a good price because a lot of people are looking for the same things... that greed thing starts and the prices sometimes reflect it !
IF I were doing this, I would look around and find what Tractor Dealers were within ear shot of your location. If you buy used and the Brand Dealer is local to you, then it is easier to maintain the tractor... depending on age.
Also I would try to buy the Tractor as a TLB, "T" Tractor, "L" Loader, and "B" Backhoe, these items cost more when purchased separately and when you decide the time is right to buy the model that fits your tractor may not be available. Basic Attachments like the Box Blade, Brush Hog and maybe a Grader/Scraper (Land Leveler), are all available in the size you want and usually can be purchased "used" for a reduced price almost anytime.
It is hard to determine if a Used Tractor is good or not, drive it, do some moves on it, try lifting with the Front Loader (FEL) and if there is a Backhoe (BH) stretch it out, try digging with it, move it all around, and then check for leaks on the hoses, wherever there is a joint in the main body of the tractor.
That's my take on buying a used tractor, hope anything I post will be taken with a grain of salt... !
Good Luck on your hunt !
