Re: Tractor hours

Posted by DanielW on August 29, 2023 at 07:44:10 from (24.51.248.85):

In Reply to: Re: Tractor hours posted by JWinIndiana on August 29, 2023 at 07:21:57:

I was skeptical, but it sounds like it may be a decent fit for you. It really depends on condition and the balance you want to make between having to do some fixes yourself versus pay some extra money to avoid them. I like to tinker, have a good shop, and like to convince myself that I'm
getting a deal, so I by cheap units. But if you're in school and don't have the time/desire to tear things down and don't want any surprises, the extra money is probably justified.

These numbers don't mean anything, just a way of thinking about it: Make the comparison of the 2-70 to the Allis I mentioned earlier that I got for $2300 with 2600 hours: The White has a loader, so knock $2000 off your price compared to mine. The White has better tires - If they're in good
shape with no cracks, knock another $2000 off the price. The White's a newer tractor with 5 more HP, and you has proper independent PTO vs. the Allis Live PTO, so knock another $2000 off the price. It probably looks way better than mine, so knock another $500 off the price (maybe more, if
you care about looks). Mine needed a carb kit, some distributor work, a tie rod, and me to strip/wash out the fuel tank as it had some crud in it from sitting and never being filled all the way, so knock another $1000 off the price for that work/effort. That brings it down to right about
the same price as I paid for the Allis. Add an extra $1000 for it having more hours on it. Pound for pound it might be a trifle more expensive than the Allis, but I also acknowledge I got a good deal on the Allis, and shipping was only free for me because the owner had to come out my way
with a float anyway. If I had to pay to get it trucked it would have cost me at least $800.

So, if it runs well and isn't worn out, it could be a justified price. The only question left is whether you can justify it for your operation. Used loader tractors scare me a bit because the clutch is always a big concern and the front end can be beat to heck. But they do command a higher
price, and it sounds like you need one. Maybe post some pics after you look at it tonight.

But also consider what it will cost to fix your 1650. If it's only $500 and some time, it might keep you going for a bit. The 1650 might be worn out, but at the end of the day the same hay feeds the same animals that get sold for the same price. All depends on your situation.

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