John Deere Used Tractors – Where to Find Them
A used farm tractor is the perfect solution for a growing farm wanting to grow and cut costs at the same time. Used farm machines generally come with a much lower price tag then a brand new tractor for sale, but you still need to do your research and set your budget before you head out to look for used tractors around your area.
A cost-effective solution for farms with less capital to purchase new tractors is to buy a compact tractor, which has the capabilities of completing many different farm jobs. Compact tractors also come in a variety of different engines, so you can pick the best size that is appropriate for the work you will be doing in your farm.
If you are worried about buying a lemon tractor, then you should purchase certified used tractors from reputable agricultural equipment companies like John Deere (my personal favorite), Kubota, Caterpillar, Farmall, and Case for example.
If you find that your farm work is much lighter, then purchasing a compact tractor might be the best option. Compact tractors come with many parts that let you do a variety of light farm work.
Where To Find Used Tractors For Sale
An experienced farmer or buyer of agricultural equipment like tractors can tell you that there is no real benefit of buying a new tractor over getting a used tractor for sale. While there are some clear benefits of getting a new tractor over a used tractor, both can equally get a good amount of work done.
The first places you should look to find used tractors for sale are Sears, local auctions, and local distributors of franchised agricultural tractor producers. You might be surprised that many farms in your area might be selling their used farm tractors to upgrade to a more heavy duty and technological advanced tractor.
Checklist For Buying A Used Farm Tractor
1. Spare Parts - Whatever you may choose, be sure to know about any replacement parts that need to be purchased frequently, so you know your average yearly investment in the used tractor.
2. Age - The age can give you a better estimate of what you can expect the price to be on the tractor, and you can keep this average with you so you know if your really getting a deal when its time to purchase the used tractor.
3. Engine Hours - This correlates with "age", because you want to know how much life the tractor has left. Some used tractor sellers will sell you a machine that's ready to work for a few months and then die. So do not just look at how the used tractor looks like in general, look under the hood!
4. History - Its best you know from the current owner what the used tractors jobs were around the farm and about many repairs it has undergone. Beware of lemon used tractors, always ask about the repair history and/or major damages done to the used tractor.
5. Make & Model - This is not as important, but some farmers have created a loyalty to some used tractor brands, such as John Deere. Ask friends and family about their personal experiences with used tractors, and you can even go to online forums for opinions on a specific used tractor model.
6. Cabin - If your used tractor is going to do a lot of jobs around the farm, you want to be sure that you are controlling the tractor with comfort!
7. 4WD vs. 2WD - Do you need more power or less power? This has to do with my talk about if your used tractor will be for light farm work or for heavy duty jobs. The price difference between the 2 can be quite significant, so be sure to sit down and think about this one.
By: Hemal Patel
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Used Kubota Tractors
Buying used Kubota tractors is a great way to get a fantastic work machine for a small amount of money. You can find used Kubotas by scanning classified ads in your local newspaper, by reading online classified ads and by visiting garage sales. When you are shopping for your used Kubota make sure that you select a machine that still has good bones. It is much easier to replace worn out mechanical parts then it is to fix body and structural problems.
There are a variety of used Kubota tractors to choose from. To find the tractor that is right for you, you need to understand what each Kubota line is designed for and how powerful it is. The first series is the BX Series. This series offers models with between 15 and 22 horsepower and they are used for light residential work. The second series is the TLB Series. This series offers models that have between 21 and 48 horse power and they are designed for light commercial work like landscaping, material handling and trenching.
For larger residential and moderate agricultural work you will want to look at the B Series. This series offers models that have between 18 and 30 horse power. For agricultural work and light to moderate commercial work then you will want to take a look at the L Series. This series offers models with between 31 and 59 horse power. The M Series is a large work horse. Models in this series offer between 43 and 103 horse power. These tractors are all-purpose agricultural and ranching machines.
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How To Find John Deere Equipment
If you have a tractor or a combine or any other large piece of farm machinery manufactured by John Deere, you're definitely going to need some equipment to go with it. The thing is, there's so much to choose from that you're excused if your first reaction is bewilderment. Don't panic, we're here to help!
One place to go is the John Deere official website. It actually has a special section where you can click to find equipment for your machine - they call it "Equipment Quickfind". Neat, huh? You can click your way through the categories, like cotton pickers, rotary cutters, industrial diesel engines, irrigation engines and potato shredders, until you find the piece of equipment you are looking for. Quite possible you won't have to go any further.
There's a slight drawback though - cost. Although John Deere may have all the additions you're looking for to add to your machine, the official dealers aren't exactly cheap. If you need to save money, here's what we suggest: Use the wonders of the web to locate a used, second hand or reconditioned part instead!
There are several websites out there suitable for finding equipment that still has lots of used left for a fraction of the original cost. Auction web sites like eBay is one choice you can make, but I recommend that you shop around a bit first. Don't settle for the first website you find. Try searching Google using phrases like "refurbished John Deere equipment" or "cheap John Deere parts" and see what you come up with. You'll be able to save thousands of dollars.
There is a bunch of sites out there that will list farm equipment for sale or four auction, and many of them also have decent search functions that help you locate the exact machinery and brand you are looking for. But do your own due diligence and search around, and you will find a site you like.
By: Gunnar B Bengtsson
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Not John Deere – But Worth A Look
I ran across an interesting site the other day. It is not devoted to John Deere but has loads of pictures and technical info various farm tractors and equipment, including John Deere, that are used in Europe.
The site, AgrariNet, is really interesting and certainly worth a look. It is in Dutch but thanks to Google's translation ability it is easy to read and navigate.
Take a look and I think you'll agree it is worth spending a few minutes on.
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