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 | GregK
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2002-11-06 44679
I am considering buying a 1996 955 with FEL. The hours are unknown but supposed to be low. My guess would be 600 - 800, but I will find out actual time later in the week. The price is $7500. This sounds good but, I am a rookie. My questions are:
Is this a good price?
What are my choices with respect to othe attachments?
i.e. Backhoe model, size of landscape boxes, etc...
Any addittional comments or advice.
Thanks,
Greg
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| Stan
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2002-11-06 44684
Greg -
depending on the condition and hours, this looks to be a good price based on what I've seen.
there are several people on the board who can give a better idea as to attachments, etc.
good luck
stan ....
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| Don M
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2002-11-06 44687
On the surface the price sounds good but I'm wondering if it has a mower or not, has a front end loader or not....
At that price I would not be surprised if it is a bare tractor with no attachments. Even if it is, it is a very good price for a very good 4wd tractor, imo. You can forget about finding a used JD brand front end loader or mid mount mower for it. You can probably still buy those new but the prices will floor you. I think this boils down to the constant question asked of prospective first time buyers, "what are you going to do with the tractor?" If you need a front end loader or mid mount mower, you might want to keep looking.
-Don M
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| GregK
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2002-11-07 44707
Thanks Stan / Don,
The tractor definitely has a front end loader and does not have any other implements.
I am going to use it to help clear five acres and then maintain it. I really am going do this a little at a time and never truly clear the whole five acres but, I am going to use it tyo clear building sites and put in the yard and that sort of stuff.
I don't know if I am going to want a mid mount mower but that is still down the road a ways.
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| Stan
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2002-11-07 44708
Greg -
I assumed that since you didn't mention a loader at that price there wasn't one. My personal estimate just went from good price to "gee, I wish I found that one".
Now, if you can hold it up to the monitor, we can all help judge the condition...LOL ....
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| GregK
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2002-11-07 44709
Stan,
Well, the deal is sounding better all the time! I will just need to come up with the MONEY! And then of course a used box blade, or...
I am trying to get a couple of pics of the tractor now and will try to look at it this weekend. It is starting to look like I could buy it, use it for a few years and sell it for what I have in it. Does that sound about right?
Greg
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| Stan
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2002-11-08 44746
Greg -
I'm F A R from an expert, but from what I've seen and heard, you are right. Its actually the plan that got me permission to by a tractor, the fact that we could sell it off if we had to. I know saeveral prople around me that have done this, getting use of a compact for little money when all is said and done.
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| Don M
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2002-11-08 44760
Greg!
That price is a steal, given the facts as you have laid them out. Yes, you should be able to use it for a couple of years and sell it for what you paid, or more, if that is your plan.
I would hustle up the money real quick if I was you.
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| gREGk
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2002-11-09 44786
Great, thanks for the advice. I am having a hard time hooking up with the owner.... but, I think it will happen. I am trying to see it today, if it is what it is supposed to be, I am going to get it!
Greg ....
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