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Re: Are perfectly good tractors being dismantled?
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Posted by parts man on February 03, 2004 at 16:04:16 from (142.166.122.84):
In Reply to: Are perfectly good tractors being dismantled? posted by Brad on February 02, 2004 at 19:39:18:
I guess that I come in on both sides of this story,, I restore Farmall tractors, and part out any kind I can get ahold of at the right price. The right price varies by condition and make. Often times we will pay more for a tractor for parts than most others around here would to run or retsore it. We have parted out quite a few very good looking tractors, and seemingly good running tractors too, only to be surprised by how bad a condition the bearings or other internals were! We guarentee every thing we sell, so are hesitant to sell a complete tractor. It's much easier to waranty a $200-$300 part than a $2000-$3000 tractor. Also, it only takes one dis-satisfied customer to damage a reputation we work very hard to build. I don't think we could get our money back out of any of the tractors we've restored, let alone make a profit, and that would not be counting labour either!!
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