Thats the problem with buying used tractors, they don't depreciate much. I would have bought a used one but the prices I witnessed both new and used made much more sense to buy new with 0 percent financing.
Lets say you need finance the whole thing-the $13,000 used tractor would probably get you 6% financing for 60 months-thats $4,000 in interest making the total $18,000-no warranty and condition is unknown for that many hours-you will have to make repairs. Last month I could have bought a new
BX25 for $18,000 financed at 0% for 6o months not including insurance. I beleive there is a two year warranty as well plus that new tractor smell