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Is cost of ownership better New vs used Tractor

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2021-09-15          200523

I just got a new home and looking for a Tractor.

I have found when buying cars the cost of ownership is better when you buy new and keep for as long as you can.

Is the same true with Tractors?


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2021-09-20          200530

Absolutely true!!

I still have, and use regularly, a 1953 Ford Jubilee, a 1965 Ford 5000 and a 1970 Ford 3000. All were bought brand new by my father & grandfather.

Ironically, the Jubilee is now worth about 4 times what it was brand new, the 5000 about double and the 300 about the same as new. Talk about value!



Best of luck. ....

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2021-09-24          200699

I think it is a mixed bag.

If you are handy and you happen to stumble upon a well maintained used Tractor from an individual owner you could do great.

If you are not so handy and buy off a dealer lot you could be up to some challenges and higher cost of ownership.

I would say if you have the cash buying new and keeping it forever is the cheapest way to go hands down. ....

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2021-09-27          200710

In 2003 I bought a 1990 John Deere 970. It's still going strong. The only repairs I've had were new tires and a new battery.I do do the routine mtce like changing the oil. I only use it 3-4 times a year to mow 12 acres, some fairly rough.

I would guess it is worth what I paid for it still.

So, I would assess your needs. If you only use the tractor occasionally , a good used machine may be the answer. Tractors are a far stretch from automobiles in their sturdiness. ....

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2021-09-27          200711

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Originally Posted by ericjohnson | view 200710
ITractors are a far stretch from automobiles in their sturdiness.


While car Manufacturers would like to make you think your car is a status symbol, your sense of yourself, just about everything, there still may be some for whom a tractor is an ego boast. But it is just a tractor, so if it works, it works, a new hood style is not going to impress anyone ot at least almost everyone :-( ....

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2021-09-27          200713

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Originally Posted by greyhorse | view 200711
While car Manufacturers would like to make you think your car is a status symbol, your sense of yourself, just about everything, there still may be some for whom a tractor is an ego boast.But it is just a tractor, so if it works, it works, a new hood style is not going to impress anyone otat least almost everyone :-(


It's funny you mention that. I bought a few new units this fall, I try to change some units every year, and of course got the usual replys to my ad for the used units.

"What year is it?"

My usual reply is "It's a Kubota, not a Corvette. Are you buying it to work, or drive it to the coffee shop?"


Best of luck.
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