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Macon, IL | I have a couple pieces that I have eclipsed the cost of machine in repairs. For example 12-row 7000 planter. Bougt it for 12k, put 12k in it. But I have used it for 5 years, in top notch condition-still worth about 12k. Massey 255 I paid 6k for, have 6k in repairs over 10 years-but it is in top condition as well (as well as a massey can be)-and worth what I paid for it. So I figure over the life of both of those machines my cost per hour or per acre is dirt cheap-and I have two that are perfect and ready to go to field tomorrow.
Other thing is comfort in "knowing what you have"-I mostly buy 10-20 year old equipment-always nervous that first year or two there is some hidden bomb...and have found some. Go buy another piece of half worn out iron and I think you are more likely to end up with a big repari bill than fixing the one wrong thing on what you know is good. | |
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Repairs that cost as much as the value of the piece?
