What class of tractor for maintaining two miles of road at higher elevation?

[In.the.Piñons]

Somewhat morbid perhaps, but how about widows nearby, or people that are selling their house with some land? Chances are they have tractor left over. If it's not what you need/want, it could still serve as a trade-in if the price is right.

If I had to buy one now I'd probably start with looking at what the closest dealers have, then Craigslist and other local ads.

The dealers that I've spoken to about used inventory said it's always been this way around here. Most stuff gets sold off to the neighbor rather than traded in on a new tractor.

No one in my immediate has anything I'm looking for. Lots of old timers with really old tractors (cool to see, but not what I need), or new comers with 25hp hobby farm tractors.

I did take a second look at that NH and Kubota M5-111. They are on consignment, so I asked the sales guy to see if anyone was willing to cut a deal.

Other than that, a brand new 75hp Yanmar for $54K with a 10 year power train warranty looks pretty appealing, but no close dealers. Maybe I can get them to cover the transportation costs if there's an issue under warranty.

I'm really in no hurry to buy anyway. Something will fall into place sooner or later.

 

[In.the.Piñons]

I inquired about the Yanmar SM475 today. It's their new 74hp tractor that they are selling at an introductory price of $54,000. It seems like a great deal for a made in Japan tractor.... except I was just told it was a rebranded TYM. Since we're rebranding everything, I wonder if I could pay for that tractor with pesos, rebranded as US currency? Only seems fair!

Meanwhile, on CL, this looked like a killer deal, but after talking to the guy and researching the company, I'm 99% sure it's a scam. I don't really feel like going out to WV to confirm my suspicions.

https://denver.craigslist.org/grq/d/weston-2012-kubota-m135gx-tractor/7783495664.html

 

[paulsharvey]

I dont doubt Yanmars engines, or equipment quality; but I do doubt Yanmars commitment to the US tractor market.

Although, it doesn't sound like downtime, waiting maybe 5 days plus foe parts would necessarily kill you.

 

[In.the.Piñons]

I dont doubt Yanmars engines, or equipment quality; but I do doubt Yanmars commitment to the US tractor market.

Although, it doesn't sound like downtime, waiting maybe 5 days plus foe parts would necessarily kill you.

The product info on that Yanmar SM475 said it comes with a Deutz engine. But the Deutz tractor we were looking at says it's comes with a Farmall engine. It's as clear as mud.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

Maybe I can get them to cover the transportation costs if there's an issue under warranty.

Hmm. Maybe we should discuss you buying a trailer....??

 

[In.the.Piñons]

Hmm. Maybe we should discuss you buying a trailer....??

We already did.

Owning a new(er) tractor that's too heavy to haul with your pickup?

Is that just a dumb idea? Paying to get it hauled to the dealer would get expensive, but I would do all the basic maintenance and repairs myself, on site. Some of these 75-100hp utility tractors I'm looking at are going to be 7-10,000lbs with a loader. Factor in a trailer (4,000lbs? at least)...

www.tractorbynet.com

 

[Too many Kubotas]

I know. Just couldn't resist rubbing it in.

 

[In.the.Piñons]

I found a three year old M5-111 with less than 200 hours for $62,500.

It's out of state and shipping is going to be at least $2K, but that's not a bad price for a almost new tractor. Still has almost 2 years of emissions warranty.

The dealer told me it came from Kubota Credit, so I'm assuming it's a repo.

 

[In.the.Piñons]

I know. Just couldn't resist rubbing it in.

Fair enough lol!

 

[Too many Kubotas]

It's out of state and shipping is going to be at least $2K, but that's not a bad price for a almost new tractor. Still has almost 2 years of emissions warranty.

If only you had a trailer.

What state is it in?