I need a compact tractor

[Dano97471]

Take a look at eBay...just limit your search to 500 miles from your zip code.

 

[rogerL1961]

I was hoping $12000 or less

 

[timswi]

I was hoping $12000 or less

In that price range, I'd really start looking at a new SCUT (if that would fit your needs)..A tractor and FEL isn't a ton more than that new and you get the warranty, sometimes 0% finacing and full knowledge of it's prior history.

 

[955er]

A lot has to do with patience. If you take the time, the deal will eventually appear. I looked at new and used for over a year, almost purchasing a new 2320 with loader for around $15 thousand. I eventually found the 955 with 800 hours 2 miles from my house for $9 thousand. More tractor, more hp, better built.

There are a lot of nice used tractors out there in the $12 thousand range. I agree not giving up on Craigslist. I see 20-30hp Deeres,Kubotas, and NH with loaders in that range all the time.

Good luck and let us know when you find one. Post pictures.

 

[grnspot110]

I agree with LD1, the scams on CL are the ones that have a ridiculously low price! I picked up my 04-790 w/loader & finish mower last Spring for $11,500, 385 hrs. off CL about 2 hr drive from home. Took a while looking, but most of what I found were two states away. ~~ grnspot110

 

[neucam]

Just search on tractor dealers in your state or the next state and view there listings. Worth a try. Lots of big farmming country around you in state or next state. Or check local equipment adds that are in convenience stores and grocery stores.

 

[nybirdman]

Another site........www.equiptmentraderonline.com
Used Farm & Agricultural Equipment - John Deere MachineFinder

 

[wsp617]

As other have said, Craigslist can be a pain sometimes but I got **** of a deal on there. I bought a 1989 JD1070 with JD80 FEL and a Frontier BB for
$8200. It's got a ton of hours on it (5100) but starts right up and has given me zero issues.

Good luck!

 

[bigbull338]

you just have to know what your doing dealing on craigslist.yes theres some scams on there.but there can be scams in your local paper.the last time i bought reg beefmasters,they was bought off craigslist.an i didnt get stung buying them.

 

[rustedduck]

I found mine on tractorhouse. Took 10 months of searching.
I needed more tractor than I had money. But patience paid
off.
Only concession I had to make was GST instead of Hst.
No regrets - love my tractor.