Machine Hours?

[Country1]

I have a L3710 that I'm planning to trade or sell sometime later this year (when funds are right). The tractor has 704 hours on it. I should obviously try and keep as many hours off the tractor as possible, but I was wondering if there was some value to hour "brackets"? Like mileage on used cars. Example, 0-200 hours = +10% to the value, 200-500 = average value, 500-1,000 = -10% to the value, 1,000-over = -20% to the value ect..... Anyone every hear of something like this?

This is my only tractor, so I have to use it some to get things done, but I'm finding myself watching the hour meter and wondering about the above example....:confused2: I'd hate for 750 to be some thresh-hold and I'm at 751 at trade in time.

What yal think?....

 

[Craig Clayton]

I would not worry about the exact number of hours, because if I was buying I am more concerned about the overall shape of the machine. If it looks like it has had a rough life then expect that to be the major desiding factor. For all I know maybe the hour meter was replaced under warranty at 300HRS.
Craig Clayton

 

[Country1]

True....
And the machine is in good shape. Looks that way too...

Thanks Craig.

 

[radman1]

You only have 700 hours at this time on a machine that is several years old. That is low hours. If you add another 100-200 hours, it would still be considered low hours. I would not give any sigificant thought if the tractor had 700 vs 850 hours if I was a buyer or seller. An 800 hour, eight year old tractor is worth more than a 2000 hour, eight year old tractor but the the difference may only be $1000.

 

[BruceWard]

I would use it all that you want. The hours you use are much more valuable than those you sell. I doubt a couple of hundred hours would make much difference in the sales price.

 

[sweettractors]

A tractors hours are getting high when they get to 7000 not 700. Ken Sweet

 

[bigbull338]

use the tractor all you want an dont worry bout the hours.the resale value is based on what it looks like how its been treated.an how its been maintained.i know a guy that has 1100hrs on his tractor.but i wouldnt buy it because i know it has probs.

 

[Country1]

That puts things into prospective.
Thanks guys!