Dealer Tractor dealers in georgia
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Generic input, non-dealer specific....always ask for references, including some at least a few years old. The measure of a dealer is not just the selling price, or the initial presentation, but also the support down the road, and the manner in which they help (or don't help) a customer resolve a problem or make a repair. Anything mechanical will eventually need fixing.
You'll also want to inquire about any particularly expensive equipment, like a loader...who makes it, what is the warranty, who supports the warrany, who stocks parts, and so on. Those of us using Koyker loaders can simply respond "Koyker, in Lennox, SD". They warrant their loaders for a year, and if a dealer is not responsive, the customer can call/email Koyker, who has a large website as well.
You'll also want to inquire about any particularly expensive equipment, like a loader...who makes it, what is the warranty, who supports the warrany, who stocks parts, and so on. Those of us using Koyker loaders can simply respond "Koyker, in Lennox, SD". They warrant their loaders for a year, and if a dealer is not responsive, the customer can call/email Koyker, who has a large website as well.
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I would also want to know where he/ she gets their tractors. How many hours the hr. meters show . If the tractor shows low or in some cases 0 hrs , or the dealer is advertising as 1990, 2000,etc, totally rebuilt, you may want to stay away
1danny
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tractor50 said:
This guy has been in bussiness for a long time, but I've never been able to fine him open. I go by there several times a week and he is always closed. I'v been trying to catch him open for several years. Maybe he just opens on weekends.
Danny
Tom_Veatch
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You should be able to contact him through: CAS Tractor Sales
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I went to their website and and they claim their tractors have 12 and 15 hours.
roxynoodle
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I looked at it, too, and it says the tractors are "refurbished". I would want to know who did the refurbishing.
Travis_R
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I am sure they are Vietnam reconditioned.
My opinion is that there is NO way and I mean NO way that I would ever buy a tractor from any dealer that advertises 25 and 30 year old tractors as having just 10, 15 or whatever number of hours. This whole "refurbish" business will surely rundown the fine reputation of Yanmar tractors. I would much rather have my rough looking ym2000 (basically trouble free with only minor probs for 6 years) that I purchased with original paint and approx 850 hours on meter. For all I know it could have been 1850 or even 2850. Bottom line is no one misrepresentated it. I knew what I was getting.
The way they advertise these tractors now days is geared toward new purchasers who really don't know any better. Oh, well guess it's good for the mechanics and parts guys.
The way they advertise these tractors now days is geared toward new purchasers who really don't know any better. Oh, well guess it's good for the mechanics and parts guys.
VT_Hokie
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A year and half ago CAS tractor was run by Sims Jones. Bought my 1500D from him. Nice guy but my impression is that CAS is a one man show. My recon came from the distributor in Atlanta. With a 148 hours I have not had any major issues. It really boils down to what the dealer is going to stand behind. Most recons(?) seem to come with a 90 day parts warranty that I find unacceptable. Your biggest cost is going to be labor plus the transport to the repair shop. If you are going to buy something the is being sold as refirbed, reconditioned or an original A or B grade tractor, get in WRITING the coverage for LABOR and transport. If the dealer knows the product that he is selling is good, then you should not have a problem getting one. If a tractor has run for 20+ years, you should be able to get atleast 90 more days out of it...
