Where to buy used ?

[Industrial Toys]

Sometimes driving long distances, all excited. only to find junk, can be discouraging too.

 

[nards444]

Depends on what you are looking for and willing to spend. But Used stuff was rediculously priced compared to new stuff, and I am talking about newer used stuff. When I was shopping around even looking farther away to get where it made sense to buy used vs new was at least a 5 year old machine, even then. So depending on budget and what you want check new out as well. I even looked at tractor that the guy wanted 2k more than I could buy it new and it was 2 years old.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I am quite surprised that some guys buy all new attachments when largely those things don't wear out, or you can tell at a glance what shape they are in. So, why not save 60%? AND often, a thirty year old one is of much better quality than a new one.

I am always amazed how many guys that clean up farms, come away with tons of scrap as well as really nice implements.

 

[GSVette]

I have bought almost all of my implements used (Ford 917 Flail, JD MX Rotary Mower, Agri Ease spreader, tiller, JD hydraulic auger) and only a few new (Woodmax Chipper, Titan Grapple and pallet forks).

Used implements are hard to find in the PNW-I’ve driven a lot of miles to purchase the used ones I have. I bought new when I couldn’t find used on the size and type I wanted or in the case of the chipper couldn’t find the size/type I wanted ( and was a bit dubious of the level of abuse a used chipper might have that would be difficult to assess from a visual inspection).

I have found that many folks put a somewhat unrealistic premium on their used equipment but in the PNW, the lack of competition (in some sizes and types) of equipment allows them to hold to their premium.

 

[nards444]

I am quite surprised that some guys buy all new attachments when largely those things don't wear out, or you can tell at a glance what shape they are in. So, why not save 60%? AND often, a thirty year old one is of much better quality than a new one.

I am always amazed how many guys that clean up farms, come away with tons of scrap as well as really nice implements.

implements make sense used, alot of times they dont get used a lot and just look aged, all of mine are used. But less im on an economy budget I wouldnt be buying used given what people want for them

 

[Industrial Toys]

Somehow I often see a mindset amoung sellers that the attachments are not worth much alone, so they throw them all in with the tractor. I bought my Steiner with low hours for a good price just for the tractor and got five almost new attachments thrown in. He might have doubled his money if he sold them seperately. I was lucky, he asked a dealer what they would give him (which is never much) and he offered it to me at that price.

 

[TimberHole]

Seems like half the ads on FB or Craigslist are scams. Make a note, you can’t buy a tractor with a front end loader for $1,800 or $2,400 dollars!

 

[buck12]

Sometimes driving long distances, all excited. only to find junk, can be discouraging too.

Been there done that.

 

[buck12]

Depends on what you are looking for and willing to spend. But Used stuff was rediculously priced compared to new stuff, and I am talking about newer used stuff. When I was shopping around even looking farther away to get where it made sense to buy used vs new was at least a 5 year old machine, even then. So depending on budget and what you want check new out as well. I even looked at tractor that the guy wanted 2k more than I could buy it new and it was 2 years old.

Yep. When I upgraded last August I paid less new with zero percent and equipped like I wanted than people were asking for three year old tractors with a few hundred hours.

I bought my first tractor used off CL and got a great deal. It was a local person and though I didn’t know him, I was able to ask around to find out the type of person I was dealing with.

 

[nards444]

Yep. When I upgraded last August I paid less new with zero percent and equipped like I wanted than people were asking for three year old tractors with a few hundred hours.

I bought my first tractor used off CL and got a great deal. It was a local person and though I didn’t know him, I was able to ask around to find out the type of person I was dealing with.

Like I said with used before, is you have to get something at least five years old to make it make sense cost wise compared to new. I was looking at a Kioti 3510 and a guy wanted 2k more then I could get it brand new. I have had lots of cars, trucks, boats, sleds, etc. Tractors by far are the most over priced item used, makes me wonder if any sell.

 

[nards444]

Somehow I often see a mindset amoung sellers that the attachments are not worth much alone, so they throw them all in with the tractor. I bought my Steiner with low hours for a good price just for the tractor and got five almost new attachments thrown in. He might have doubled his money if he sold them seperately. I was lucky, he asked a dealer what they would give him (which is never much) and he offered it to me at that price.

Sometimes people dont care, but I also think there is mindset when it comes to this and I have been in this boat. Sometimes when you sell something you just want it all gone and or want the money. Theres also the situation where you sell the tractor for example, where as it makes the implements worthless or not as easy to sell.

Bottom line is I like to get good value out of things when they go, but I'm just not that guy that holds out for months trying to eek pennies out of it.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I was selling a 72" Steiner deck for $2200.00 (Would take $2000). Got a bunch of low ball offers, some several times. Held on to it for two years and it finally sold this spring. Guy Didn't even haggle so I gave it to him at $2000.00.

Sometimes it pays to hold out.

 

[leciafosl]

I am an Industrial engineer myself and my company always in need of machinery, especially the used ones. Due to the fact that we don't have a lot of finances to afford expensive equipment, the used ones are really useful in our work. However, the main problem of the used machinery is that it usually has short lifetime, so we are in need of good quality used machinery and the place for that is Sell and buy used machines online safely. I have worked with them a couple of years and we didn't have any problems with their machinery. Feel free to contact them.

 

[m1garand762]

Last time I sold a tractor it was advertised everywhere for over a month with no reasonable offers and I ended up selling it to a guy that drove by and saw it for sale at the road for full asking price

 

[m1garand762]

It may be good to just drive around and see what is available around you

 

[IndyJay]

Last time I sold a tractor it was advertised everywhere for over a month with no reasonable offers and I ended up selling it to a guy that drove by and saw it for sale at the road for full asking price

I posted an ad for my tractor on Craig's List last weekend, had a dozen calls, first person that looked at it bought it. Usually it's an advantage with CL is that most people seeing the ad are within 30-50 miles and can come look at it more easily. This time the local guys were like "maybe I'll come look at it this weekend" or "early next week". The guy that bought it drove 4 hours each way, showed up with a trailer and cash and arrived when he said he would. I got what I wanted for it in less than a week. I've mostly had good experiences with CL.

 

[rScotty]

My secret source wasn't to use the internet at all.

For good deals on good used tractors and implements you might want to get up real early, load up your pockets with cash, and drive right out your favorite rural route until you come to a good sized farm community not close to a big city.

Then make the rounds of feed stores and mom and pop breakfast restaurants looking for bulletin boards, local sales sheets, and talking to people.

At the worst it is an enjoyable way to spend a morning.

rScotty

 

[MechanicalGuy]

Thanks everyone for replying.

Personally I don't like CL, FB or EBay.

FB is full of scams.


CL and FB is full of scams, lots of fake ads. You can tell because one, the price is way too good. Two, the phone numbers only text, and if you call, it'll say its a computer based texting service. Three, the scammers speak other language because they are overseas. Other issue is many "legit" ads by businesses are mis leading. They post a $30,000 tractor and show a $20,000 price. It's basically a bait n switch type deal. However, many seem like just laziness. They post a good looking loaded tractor picture for all the ads in that type / brand class.

The issue I have with Ebay, is most postings are auction, not buy it now. Although one can obtain good leads. Example, if I see a tractor at a good price, I can contact the seller, and see if they have other tractors.

I'll admit, I just found what seems like a good legit deal for a Branson 47XX loader / backhoe. Seller claims I just need to pay off the bank. ~$24,000 or so. The model tractor is being sold for ~$35,000 to $40,000 on other sites. I'm going to make a verbal call tomorrow. I'll call the bank and confirm its legit.

Admittedly I'm still skeptical on the whole thing. I mean, if he has a lien for $XX,XXX.XX, than why not just ask for more than what is owed? then pay it off. He seems to be telling me that I can pay the lien off at the bank and pick up the tractor. Fishy if you ask me. But if it is legit, I'll do wire transfer as the tractor is being loaded on my trailer. Or, I'll just bring cash plus a few buck and advice him to pay off the loan.

A text phone number doesn't mean that's a scam it means people are trying to protect their phone numbers from be picked up by a bot.

 

[Torvy]

My experience is mostly in bank lending. When the banks repo equipment, they are looking to recoup as much of their money as possible, here's the rub, they are not usually looking to get 100% whole, often it is much less. Many banks have sales to let rid of repoed stuff. They will most often sell for way under market value as the goal is remaining balance. Check your area for banks that do ag lending and find out when they have sales...fyi, some do it on consignment so it will be an auction house that does the sale.

 

[tracracer8867]

There are lot of use tractors being sold here. I would rather buy from the guys here than anywhere else.