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The issue with an older tractor is hassle factor. Hassle over older parts.
Hassle over parts breaking from use
Equipment no longer available ETC...
So you have to ask yourself how much do I want to fart around with the tractor? The less you want to fart around the newer tractor you should get. If you do not mind or if you CAN work on it mechanically get an older Deere or wheelhorse or bolens. You can pick these up with the same basic features uses for around 400-750 alot less than your 2000$. There is usually some guy in town that has all the used tractors - he usually takes all the trade ins from the tractor stores find that guy and see what he has. As far as the prices go 1/3 seems pretty high for only 2 years worth of use. Although if the person selling is moving and NEEDS to sell that seems like a good price. Older tractors may actually cost MORE than their original prices because to get the equivalent would cost $$$$ more in today's price for the equivalent machines. Also with the older tractors you tend to get all the implements that the guy bought for the tractor thrown into the deal, since they want to get rid of everything at once... The best deals I have found were when people HAD to move or HAD to sell the item and I had the cash in hand to do the deal... Martin
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