mnfarmr
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- Joined
- Jan 29, 2005
- Messages
- 25
- Location
- NW MN
- Tractor
- TC 55, Ford 5000, X495 Deere, many more BIG tractors
While looking for a TC-55 I happend across a used 2003 TC-45. It only has about 40 hours on it and is a non-loader ready tractor. It has the gear transmission which I do prefer over HST, and it has R1 ag tires with one rear remote.
I will be adding a loader and joystick for sure, but will not be able to get a package price discount on it, as the tractor would be from a private sale. So to compare this deal to new tractor I must factor in a little higher price on the loader to get the package price. What would be a good discount off of list price on just the loader from a dealer? Also there is no 0% interest on used tractors another factor here.
I had my mind set on a TC-55, I could use the extra power and lift capacities, and the ESSS is my favorite tranny in a tractor. I also looked hard at the TN series but they are just to big for the woods work I have. The cheapskate in me says I could make the TC-45 work for me, if it was a good enough deal.
So that is the question, what price on this TC-45 would be to good to pass up? This tractor has been on the market for quite some time and seller appears to motovated to sell it.
Thanks for your help Jay
I will be adding a loader and joystick for sure, but will not be able to get a package price discount on it, as the tractor would be from a private sale. So to compare this deal to new tractor I must factor in a little higher price on the loader to get the package price. What would be a good discount off of list price on just the loader from a dealer? Also there is no 0% interest on used tractors another factor here.
I had my mind set on a TC-55, I could use the extra power and lift capacities, and the ESSS is my favorite tranny in a tractor. I also looked hard at the TN series but they are just to big for the woods work I have. The cheapskate in me says I could make the TC-45 work for me, if it was a good enough deal.
So that is the question, what price on this TC-45 would be to good to pass up? This tractor has been on the market for quite some time and seller appears to motovated to sell it.
Thanks for your help Jay