I've told people to check the dealer to obtain the new price of a piece of equipment. In order to get a fair idea of market price for used. I've also pointed out that people have to consider what the used price and what maintenance is going to cost them. Many of these prospective owners would have to hire out shop labour. The price of labour and parts for a few minor fix it jobs. Will put the price of the used tractor into the range where one has to consider the cost of new. One has to consider the value of paying the total of $10,000-$25,000 for an old, fixed several times tractor. Or consider a new tractor for $11,000-$40,000 which has warrenty. And higher market value. Lets not forget income tax claims for depreciation of new equipment. We are talking total operating costs here. Also to consider when spending other people's money. Many of these amateurs have little experience. They are less inclined to be injured using a tractor with PS, working brakes, good lights, rops, live pto dif lock, 4WD and a real drawbar. It appears you care more for the almighty dollar than the safety of amateurs. I can trade that 1640 and get more total value even considering the repairs. Than what you can get total value for your 135 all considering it's costs. That's being wise with finances. The level of repair quality also enters into the equation. Some operators only patch the bare minimum, broken lights, smashed grills,bent body work, broken instruments etc are ignored. Rusted rims might get some bondo and a leaking rad some stopleak. Changing all fluids, flushing, new tubes, replacing tires in pairs before they blow. It would unheard off. Same as replacing all 26 year old hoses when one fails instead of replacing only the failed hose. Finding and adding a rops would not even be considered by most. Same goes for missing emblems, shop manuals, ripped seats etc. Some folk are happy sitting on a feed sack stuffed with straw, I'm not. In case you wondered service here falls into the 2nd category.
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