Southern Pa. | Indiana Andy - 1/1/2016 19:39
That probably is so, and from what I've read of your posts, I'd have no qualms buying from you. I have some neighbors machines here in shed queen country that I wouldn't let on the place. I also try to avoid the "roll" operations that get new machines every year but don't own a grease gun. However, I think I agree with JD 9400 that with the higher duty cycle of southern/livestock machines, the chances of finding a cream puff are reduced. This isn't saying that they aren't out there or that some of you don't take excellent care of their machines. I guess it's like being like a good kid out of a bad neighborhood. Unfortunately for some, as good as they are, they will carry the stigma and discounted as such.
I agree. There's good and bad operators in every state in the union. I just have had better luck in the Midwest finding cream puffs.They came from relatively small operations, +/- 400 acres. Little or no livestock.Small family farms. Doesn't mean there's no excellent large operators, or no good maintenance programs on a livestock operation. You need to pick and choose. I do however, live in Dairy country, and most of the Dairy folks around here put cows first, machinery a distant second. Your mileage may vary.I'm sure there's plenty of good equipment in other areas besides the Midwest, but I've never bought any thing farther away than Iowa. Western Iowa is approximately 1200 miles from me. Except for a flex head I bought from a good friends onsite evaluation, I've always looked at purchases onsite myself. I also haul all purchases myself, so Western Iowa is about far enough for my blood. No offense intended, I have lots of good friends and family in the Mid and deep south.
Edited by JD 9400 1/2/2016 03:00
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