Tractors- New vs Used - Around The Farm

IMO there is no easy answer to buying used verses new. It depends on budget, needs and DIY skills.

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Before deciding on a tractor make a list of what you will be using it for. IMO a FEL is a necessity not a luxury. But if it is undersized for what it will be used for, needed for you will be throwing away money and or wished you had spent a bit more for the next size up. Remember the tractor is a major part of the equation when it comes to what a FEL can do and can&#;t do. 1 ton of dirt or gravel does not make for a very big &#;pile&#;. Moving a large round bale or medium large square (600-700 lbs) is usually within the lifting capacity of a lot of compact tractors. But there is more involved than just being able to lift it. But also be able to move it around safely and comfortably.

This is where the physics term &#;potential energy&#; comes into play. &#;Since the gravitational potential energy of an object is directly proportional to its height above the zero position, a doubling of the height will result in a doubling of the gravitational potential energy&#;

So the size of the tractor, weight, wheel base breaking strength etc. is important.

The same when it comes to attachments. The size, weight and breaking ability of the tractor dictates what kind of equipment can be safely used. The power at the PTO is very important also. A tractor can be rated at 50 hp but only have say 25 hp at the PTO. PTO driven attachments will state how much &#;power&#; at the PTO is required to run the machine efficiently.

Different types/styles of the same attachments have different hydraulic outlets needs. Some may only need 1 some may need 3-4. Some tractors can have hydraulic outlets added after manufacturing reasonably cheap others can be very expensive.

You want to make sure the tractor is equipped with the desired/needed &#;gearing&#;. High and low range and number of forward gears, ground speed. Ground speed comes into play far more than the average operator realizes. Especially when it comes to mowing and the type of mower being used. Avoid buying commercial non farm setup tractors. Their ground speeds can be either to fast or too slow for general farm uses.

IMO 4WD is a must have for the vast majority of operators. Better to have it and not use it much. Then to need it and not have it. Even if it is only the odd occasion.

IMO make a list of what attachments will be used, needed now and in the future. Research what size tractor and hydraulic outlets the various attachments will need and than start your search.

There is value to be had in buying used if you know what you are doing and what to look for and what to avoid. Hours on the machine are obviously a good indicator of how much it has been used. But what was it being used for when operated?

Tractors used by farmers and or for commercial use is going to have a lot more wear and tear regardless of hours than ones used by a horse farm. Tractors, equipment in general that is owner operated are &#;cared for&#; better than those operated by employees.

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&#;We prefer to buy used equipment, and not have to worry about the HUGE depreciation&#;

All tractors are tractors but not all brands of tractors are valued the same in the used market.

I am told and some research will back this up John Deer tractors have the highest resale value. At least their utility and up size tractors. I bought my JD in with a few extra features above the base model. It is still worth more than 80% of what I paid for it 11 years ago. It would sell quickly if I put it on the market at top dollar, low hours, horse farm used and has the &#;right set up&#;

Unlike car dealers, dealerships where haggling is expected. There is little to no room to haggle with tractor dealerships. Especially JD.

I agree that JD dealer servicing can be expensive. But most are very reliable and require little to no service by the dealer. All of the manufacture&#;s service requirements are a pretty easy DIY with only basic tools need. My tractor has never been to the dealer for servicing. It has always started even on very cold days. (hope Murphy&#;s law doesn&#;t bite me for saying this). It came with a engine block heater anyway. On VERY cold days I just plug it in for say a 1/2 hour and it starts perfectly.

Tractor House forum is generally a good one to ask for advise.

http://www.mytractorforum.com/3-welcome-mytractorforum-com-getting-started/

Their used equipment site give prices from around the country.

http://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/farm-equipment/for-sale/list/?manu=JOHN+DEERE&mdltxt=

I have both and each has advantages and disadvantages. My DK45 has a a high-med-low range with 4 gears each. Can't recall ever using the low range more than once or twice. It has a shuttle shift for forward and reverse. A geared tractor is very good at holding a fixed speed regardless of terrain. With my hydrostatic there is sort of a lock that holds the pedal in a fixed position to try to maintain a fixed speed. It is less effective at that. The hydrostatic is great for variable speed work and where you are going forward and backward a lot. It is great for FEL work and great for mowing a lawn where you are going around obstacles changing speed. The hydrostatic transmission knocks a bit off the PTO power compared to the same tractor with a geared transmission.

I've learned to use the shuttle shift for loader work pretty efficiently but it is still not as nice as a hydrostatic for FEL work. All in all, I prefer the geared shuttle-shift for most of my tasks. Either will do the job. This is less critical than 4x4 with a FEL and HP and weight in my opinion.

Thanks, Jack

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