resale -

[gumper48]

I can see enough work to keep a tractor busy for at least a year, able to pay for itself, and accomplish a few things here at the house.
Now when the work dwindles away, if it should not regenerate itself, and i paid, say 22,000. for the rig, what would be the possibility of recouping a good chunk of the purchase price ?
I realize that usd compact tractors are hard to find.
I've looked for one with a fel & bh, 4 wd for some time and cannot find a decent tractor near here.
So a new one will be jusfine.
Looking at the ck30.

any input appreciated.

gump

 

[RoyJackson]

Biggest problem is that you'd be competing with new tractors with better financing...if you keep the tractor a year.

Keep the machine 3 or 4 years...you'll probably make out better.

I've never seen used Kioti prices...no idea how well they hold their prices used. I do know Deere is good, but even there, you'd take a pretty good hit (15%) the first year.

Thought about leasing a tractor? Might work better for you...

 

[wolc123]

You could expect to sell your used tractor after a year and around 500 hours for around 90% of its purchase price assuming it is a Kubota or John Deere. A NH, Case, Agco might get you around 80%. Most of the rest will be significantly lower and all of these assume that the tractor is maintained in excellent condition. Watch out for the front loader, as it is makes it very easy to abuse a machine destroying the resale value, especially on a fwd. It is not difficult to find a good used tractor without a loader but as you have found out, not so easy with a loader. If you can find a good used tractor, you could expect to sell it after a year for more than you paid and you would also not lose the sales tax. Good luck.

 

[HGM]

Well, I have to ask.... Why the 10% difference with the NH,Case,etc compared to the Kubota and JD? Does the color blindness really demand that much? I was under the impression that they are all really close in quality nowadays.. Just curious, havent looked at it in that way before.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

resale is tied rather closly to the dealer network and the amount of support available for the machine - thus Kubota & Deere standout since they are the most established. Dealers also generate a local buzz and interest in certian brands. If your concerned about resale, buy whatever is popular in your area.

 

[harryball]

I finally quit selling my old tractors, I've regretted selling every single one of them. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

I just change their designated use and keep going.

 

[Dargo]

I'd check the completed auctions on eBay. See which ones actually sold, and for how much. Any given tractor on there likely has more eyes viewing it than would see a dealer's tractor in a year. Heck, more and more dealers are even selling their used tractors there. It should be a good guide for you. Certain brands definitely retain a greater percentage of resale than others. After viewing, I'm sure you'll have a grasp on which ones. Good luck!

 

[strokerduster]

one other key of value (popularity?) you can get from ebay is which tractors the scammers/crooks are trying to sell. always jd or kubota. guess they figure odds are best on those brands. i still think ebay should be able to figure out the scams if 99% of people seeing the auction can. sorry, a little off track..... /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[Soundguy]

I agree with the others.. at 1yr old.. you will be selling a used tractor, and trying to get a near new price, and not be able to offer financing..

After a few years.. if it is still immaculate.. you should be better off.

Soundguy

 

[Iplayfarmer]

<font color="blue"> I was under the impression that they are all really close in quality nowadays.. </font>

I'm no expert, but you're probably right that they are all close in quality. Something I've learned, however, is that value and price are not often the same.

Your concern at resale is not really what the tractor will be valued at, but rather how much the guy you sell it to is willing to pay. As has been mentioned, this has got a lot to do with dealer network, local popularity, and what are the top ten country songs at the time /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif.

My advice is to look around at your local dealers and pick the best tractor for the best price that will best meet your needs. After all, you are going to use it for a year or more.

Besides, (and I think most of the forum will agree with me on this one)...I bet you end up keeping it.