Price Check Need opinions on 4400 used price

omegaman · Oct 8, 2002

I'm seeking my first tractor. I've decided I need a minimum of 35 hp; hydro is desirable as my wife may need to help w/ the snow clearing while I'm away at work (upstate NY). I have found the following situation - year 2000 4400 hydro, 1 rear remote, mid PTO, loader w/ 6' bucket quick tach, front hydraulic 6' tilt snow blade and rear blade. 347 hours, private use. Says snow blade needs a broken weld repaired - banged it against snow banks. It's a bit of a hard luck story - economy down, wife has new baby, needs $21500 to cover balance owed; $30K originally financed. What do you think? I go see it tommorrow. Advice appreciated.

Brad

RichS · Oct 8, 2002

On first take I feel this is a little high. I just purchased a 4700 Hyd with 460 loader, power beyond, HD 73" bucket for 21,500 384hrs. This also came with new rear R4's loaded, and complete service (had the dealer give me all of the fluids/filters etc.) so I could do it myself and be sure it was done to my specs. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

So I guess it would be how much the Front and Read blades are worth. Also if the welds are broken on the Front blade, seems he/she was a little rough on the equipment, or the quality was a little lacking on the implements.

I would take a real good look at it to see if it was used hard or abused. If you have some buddies that could go with you and give you some additional perspective, that may also help.

I assume you have done some searches here on the 4000 series here on TBN as there have been quite a few discussions on the earlier issues.

I traded a 4300 Hyd. and really liked it but it was just undersized for my uses. Good luck.

cowboydoc · Oct 8, 2002

I think it's really high. You could buy alot more tractor than that used for that kind of money.

butzkeg · Oct 9, 2002

Yep, price is very high. You could get a brand new one with the same setup for $25,000. Either he's not telling the truth on paying $30k, or he got ripped off in a big way. A resonable price for that setup might be $17-18k.