So, I will start with saying that before last year, I had no desire to own a "real" tractor. I had always been fine with my large retail store garden tractor, like my Craftsman (Husqvarna) 26HP GT. But something happened last summer and I started to fixate on buying a tractor and the things I could do with it.
So that was the start. I fixated, I studied, I visited dealers and sat on and test drove products, I came here and asked questions, then I asked again, then I fought against and for responses that I liked or didn't like. But then... I bought a tractor. A little sub compact unit. I loved it! It was great! For a few weeks I was amazed at what I was getting done. But soon I wanted more. More attachments and more ability.
So here is the horrible part. 4 months later I am selling the sub compact and getting a compact with more weight, more lifting power and more digging power. I went from $13,000 invested in the tractor to now going in at a tune of $30,000. I have purchased a back blade, tooth bar and box blade. But now... now I want a 3-point
chipper, a grapple from EA and I am starting to look at building a large unattached garage. I want a newer chain saw. I want a dump trailer. I want... I want... I want!
So what started out as an itch has snowballed into what will likely be close to a $100,000 investment.
This is a dangerous game to play. So you got your warning here... Take it for what you paid for this. But trust me when I tell you that the more you do and the more you accomplish.... the more you will look at yourself and your machine and think "But, what I just had......" and then there goes the money!
Is there a meeting I can go to? Maybe I can get some help in dealing with this sickness?
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