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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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Hey Guys, I'm throwing out a line in to all my circles, I am in need of a yard tractor for some homeowner type landscaping and clearing so Im not looking for anything crazy and I'm looking for a deal, my basic needs are...

4x4
The smaller the better
Not a basket case or beat
Loader attachment preffered
Backhoe a bonus
Any brand, any year (Ford/NH, Kubota, Case, JD preferred)
>$5000.00

Any help or info would be great, I get home in a few weeks and will be able to do cash deals if you have something. Thanks guys.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 12:55 PM
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A tractor shouldn't be too hard to hunt. They're bright colored, loud and slow. My question is what do you shoot it with and what do you marinate it in?
I’m thinkin’ that would be some tough eating…
 
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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That's a pretty tall order for 5k, everything thing I've seen in what your looking for is going to be well north of 12k. And if you find a used one it's going to be a piece of crap for that price.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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A tractor shouldn't be too hard to hunt. They're bright colored, loud and slow. My question is what do you shoot it with and what do you marinate it in? I’m thinkin’ that would be some tough eating…
Yeah that going in my sig.......... ^^ haha hope you don't mind, I needed a laugh today actually

Yeah Its a pretty tall order, I've found a couple really good deals that fit the bill but they all seem to be on the other coast, what I would save on the tractor I would spend on freight, plus a tractor isn't something you buy without a little ops check out first. I've got the perfect on in my sights right now but I talked to the gent once and haven't heard back since, Ford 1210 with snowblower and loader for 4000, I have a feeling someone got there before me for that price though. KCCO I guess.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by FallenF96
Hey Guys, I'm throwing out a line in to all my circles, I am in need of a yard tractor for some homeowner type landscaping and clearing so Im not looking for anything crazy and I'm looking for a deal, my basic needs are...

4x4
The smaller the better
Not a basket case or beat
Loader attachment preffered
Backhoe a bonus
Any brand, any year (Ford/NH, Kubota, Case, JD preferred)
>$5000.00

Any help or info would be great, I get home in a few weeks and will be able to do cash deals if you have something. Thanks guys.
$5k might just get ya one with issues and without attachments....
 
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 01:48 PM
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Not looking for a beauty queen, I have a 9N but its just not enough for what I'm doing plus I get it stuck every 5 feet, lots of clay up in my neck of the woods. My tow hooks on the truck got a workout when I started this project.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 01:55 PM
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It's all yours!
 
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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Yeah that going in my sig.......... ^^ haha hope you don't mind, I needed a laugh today actually

Yeah Its a pretty tall order, I've found a couple really good deals that fit the bill but they all seem to be on the other coast, what I would save on the tractor I would spend on freight, plus a tractor isn't something you buy without a little ops check out first. I've got the perfect on in my sights right now but I talked to the gent once and haven't heard back since, Ford 1210 with snowblower and loader for 4000, I have a feeling someone got there before me for that price though. KCCO I guess.
I'm very hesitant to buy coastal equipment that's a good deal because of floods and hurricane storm surges that are all salt water and can wreak havoc on electronics, motors, and hydraulics if it gets in the system. If it's a to good to be true deal, it normally is.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 02:28 PM
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Yeah, I really do wish I had more money to work with right now, but between full renovations and a new roof all out of pocket, everything is on a budget, worse case scenario the 9N and I work out hearts out digging.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 11:38 AM
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My JD X-595 Diesel 4x4 fits the bill!
 
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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 06:37 AM
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My JD X-595 Diesel 4x4 fits the bill!
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 12:02 PM
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Here's a nice BX2660 with FEL with a 26 HP 3 cylinder diesel.

It's a great tractor.

You don't want to get "too" big, because then it tears up your lawn.
 
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