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Northeastern Pa. | All good arguments. As a very small operator that hates debt and can't stomach $100 /hr. shop rates is why I have older equipment. If I can't fix most everything myself I don't want it. I don't work on tranny or engines but I can fix most anything else. We have a 7210 tractor and a 9600 combine as our newest equipment. When I see an idiot light come on I have a panic attack. If it's not in the hard wiring or a mechanical issue I know I'm in trouble. And those 2 aren't as complicated as the new stuff. I was looking ( for fun) at a new Quad-track with the 55 gallon barrel for an exhaust and then asked what it would cost to replace it. Wow that would be my repair budget for my whole line of equipment for the year. Size of your operation and income is a big factor on buying new. That is why our local Deere dealer just sent a bunch of his inventory of up to 2 year old new tractors to Florida. Small farms here plus down turn in milk and grain prices. | |
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The JD "Expendable" 30 series vs new...... opinions?
