Been eyeballing a case backhoe semi local to me. But it needs work. Transaxle gear(s) is broken. Not sure yet which part, but its a midsize backhoe and 5k obo. As i see it, its a 15k unit if it was up and running. I need to get the model number and put hands on it.
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When I look at something like that, I plan for the worst. If that gear has ruined the housing then I have to look at what a machine is worth if I 'part it out"... On used stuff I look at the value of the parts... If that dealer's field service mechanic has to come out, then it is $+$+$= Rabbit Hole
Photo was taken this morning, in my shop
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Yes. A whole new, refurbed trans axle is 7500. But i can do the work of rebuilding the current if its not trashed. I wouldn’t pay 5k for it if the housing is trashed. Between me and my buddy, the only thing we can’t do is machining, but any wrenching is fine. Finding a machine shop might be difficult if it is needed though
You and your Buddy are ahead of 90% of Americans.... Get you a few business cards printed and you will have a backlog of work. I turn people down all the time. I just want to get my garden planted.... LOL
Kind of on somewhat of a side note.
Look around at the equipment rental yards. Their business is booming. A contractor is skeptical about buying anything he can rent / lease... All of the equipment manufacturer's rent / lease their equipment... For sure renting / leasing is expensive but it goes back to the yard when the recession takes hold.
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Look around at the equipment rental yards. Their business is booming. A contractor is skeptical about buying anything he can rent / lease... All of the equipment manufacturer's rent / lease their equipment... For sure renting / leasing is expensive but it goes back to the yard when the recession takes hold.
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I farm large scale. I have bought numerous items online, sight unseen. I just bought my last combine from 3 states away on an online auction and it has been a very dependable good buy. You just have to do your research, analize closely and there are some very good buys online. I would say a skid steer would be one of your safer buys. I don't have time or budget to buy things that need a lot of work. We do have a shop, but time in it is costly. We have other things that we need to doing, so we don't buy junk.
Tractors with buckets are very, very limited in there abilities. They look nice, but lifting compacity, low hydraulic flow, cumbersome to operate........they don't perform very well. I have a CAT 277 from the early 2,000's. No ac, doesn't look real pretty, but is very dependable and can get a lot more work done than a small bucket tractor.
Why would a skid steer require more work or maintenance than a older bucket tractor?
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OP - didn't mention budget, but if you're looking to spend a little less but still get a new, with warranty, quality machine I went with a Branson 2205H. I believe a South Korean brand, same Yanmar diesel engine as most other sub-compacts. I got mine 2 years ago new, warranty, with a front end loader with a bucket and forks and a belly mower for less thank $13k. Pulls my 3pt shredder and my blade great. Has front wheel assist as well. Nice little rig for my little acreage. Moves snow like a champ too. FWIW
I will also add that a skid steer is a lot safer to operate than a small bucket tractor. Center of gravity is better and buckets on tractors are easy to overload and tip.
You have a talent to analyze, research and have years of experience... There are very few people in the younger generations with those blessings. Unfortunately newer equipment is loaded with computer modules that a shade tree mechanic can't work on... I have been looking, nationwide, for an older IH Cub tractor (yellow and white) that I can bolt on implements to work a large garden... Most were parked when Grandpa died and the engine block is busted because it sat in the barn and froze or electrolysis ate up the cooling system. Every one of them is missing the battery... Bought a battery lately ?...... LOL
It has crossed our minds. Its a very rural area, but lots of tractors in the area. I have a decent sized shop and 5 acres….. i could do a lot with that
The used equipment market is shrinking very very fast. You don't even see the used JD 4020's for sale like we did 15 years ago.
America is heading that direction on anything mechanical.... I am in that same environment here.... Field service mechanic (Dealer) is getting paid $50 / hour with benefits and the shop rate to send him out to your broke down equipment is near $200 / hr plus mileage... And of course he will have to drive back to the dealer to pick up parts... OT bumps that rate up to near $300 / hr on the weekend.
The last place a farmer, dirt work contractor or road maintenance sub contractor wants to be is "in the shop".
To me, a CAT L Model is a newer machine worth repairing... But maybe not. Many being parted out with 75% undercarriage.. Strange times
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Yep...... That old CAT equipment has been exported over the past few years... A D8 CAT with a hydraulic push blade is like gold... I'm starting to even see some old Alice Chalmers HD's with a manual winch blade being put back in the dirt... Both of those can be repaired without the need of a laptop computer.
I have one. No problems in the last 10 years. Kioti CK35. I've beat the shit out of it.
I have a 33 horsepower Kubota "L" series tractor and have had it about six years. One hour on the tractor is four hours or more of manual labor you do not have to do. I use it to push snow in the winter, mow my rifle range and everything in between. Best money I ever spent.
Got it in the dirt. Garden areas shaping up. Try to grow some corn here
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Been a while since I owned any equipment. have worked some wiht a friend’s Kubota. Worked as expected.
A few items. My last John Deere, a 950 was a nice little piece of equipment. Worked pretty good, but, it had Yanmar power. The next tier of JD’s were German. So, not all John Deere is all American.
If using a piece of equipment as heavy as a bush hog, (rotary cutter to all you who are offended by my using a brand name as a generic) make sure your tractor is large enough and has the ability to add weight to the front. Also, make sure it has at least an INTERNAL override clutch (a Live clutch is much preferable) those stick on the back overrunning clutches only work so good. A live rotary cutter, is a dangerous animal.
Finally, if your property has an elevation change (read do you live in the hill country) Do Not, Do Not purchase an 8N or 9N Ford. They will kill you. I almost died when my 8N turned over, one more quarter turn (the DAMN thing was chasing me down the hill, rolling sideways) and I would have been dead and buried at the age of 27. My ability to dive saved my life, at least i got a running start so to speak. Front end rose up and it fell off of a trailer when I was loading it. Before you ask, the trailer was on level ground.
Frankly, I have never owned a piece of equipment as unreliable, cantankerous and just plain cuss worthy as an 8n Ford. if you worked with it a day, you had to work on it a day to get it working again. Get a Kubota or JD with a roll bar. Can save your life and a great place to hook the cooler while you are working
A few items. My last John Deere, a 950 was a nice little piece of equipment. Worked pretty good, but, it had Yanmar power. The next tier of JD’s were German. So, not all John Deere is all American.
If using a piece of equipment as heavy as a bush hog, (rotary cutter to all you who are offended by my using a brand name as a generic) make sure your tractor is large enough and has the ability to add weight to the front. Also, make sure it has at least an INTERNAL override clutch (a Live clutch is much preferable) those stick on the back overrunning clutches only work so good. A live rotary cutter, is a dangerous animal.
Finally, if your property has an elevation change (read do you live in the hill country) Do Not, Do Not purchase an 8N or 9N Ford. They will kill you. I almost died when my 8N turned over, one more quarter turn (the DAMN thing was chasing me down the hill, rolling sideways) and I would have been dead and buried at the age of 27. My ability to dive saved my life, at least i got a running start so to speak. Front end rose up and it fell off of a trailer when I was loading it. Before you ask, the trailer was on level ground.
Frankly, I have never owned a piece of equipment as unreliable, cantankerous and just plain cuss worthy as an 8n Ford. if you worked with it a day, you had to work on it a day to get it working again. Get a Kubota or JD with a roll bar. Can save your life and a great place to hook the cooler while you are working
I only use mini tractors in my work. Subcompact tractors have the power and versatility to perform a wide range of gardening tasks, including mowing, moving mulch and processing gardens. Utility tractors are recommended for complex agricultural tasks and come in different models. Attachments such as front loaders and hoes are also available for various jobs. Consider purchasing siromer tractors, which will significantly increase your productivity. This will be a great solution for you. Good luck in your work!
Not a joking matter, The damn thing nearly killed me. Take it into hill country with a good ole 5 foot bushog and then come back laughing.
If anyone is still in the market for a tractor, I recommend checking out the John Deere 1023E. This little guy packs a punch with a 22-horsepower engine and a hydrostatic transmission, making it a breeze to operate. Plus, it's fully compatible with the front-end loader and tiller attachments you need.
Another option to consider is the Kubota BX23S. This tractor is similar in size to the John Deere but has a little more horsepower (23) and a backhoe attachment option, which could come in handy for those dirt-moving and bush-hogging tasks.
Another option to consider is the Kubota BX23S. This tractor is similar in size to the John Deere but has a little more horsepower (23) and a backhoe attachment option, which could come in handy for those dirt-moving and bush-hogging tasks.
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Were you on that airplane that crashed in San Francisco a few years ago?
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