Quite a few of those who post here are more or less "hobby farmers". For those guys, it's hard to justify new equipment.
For those who farm on a bigger scale, it's just as hard to justify old equipment.
As hard as it is for some people to admit, there are quite a few bigger, more modern farms that succeed on a level that some cannot fathom. They do so with newer, more modern, more productive equipment that cannot be equaled by what we all grew up with.
That's why there's a market for BOTH ends of the spectrum.
I own and operate a commercial mowing business (hi-way right-of-ways,etc) Since the inception of my business, I bought decent used tractors. The business did well. In the past 3 years, the entire fleet has been replaced with new tractors and mowers. I'm just now finishing my 2014 financials. Best year EVER. 2nd best was 2013. A few things play into that. Primarily is higher dependability of equipment, less down time.
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