| Farm equipment can amount to thousands of | | | | tractors could be as young as 10-20 years old. |
| money. They are expensive, but then, you won't | | | | Stephenson, a used equipment dealer says that |
| be able to operate your farm without them. Even | | | | "old" equipment and tractors are the 40's-60's |
| if the machines can last forever when properly | | | | models. He gives the example of the 40's model |
| chosen and maintained, there is no getting around | | | | Ford 8N being still a top choice for those buying |
| the fact that they are too costly, discounting | | | | used equipment.Cars' worth is measured by |
| even the amount for their upkeep. If you don't | | | | service years and mileage whereas tractors' are |
| want to shell out that much buck, there are | | | | measured by work hours which are counted by |
| several alternatives. For machines with periodic | | | | the engine meter. Dealers of second hand farm |
| use like machines for pasture mowing, | | | | equipment, used farm equipment, and other |
| professional help can be availed for a fraction of | | | | discounted machines conclude that most farmers |
| the machine's cost. You can also borrow | | | | don't even clock in 200 hours of tractor work per |
| equipment from richer neighbors who do have the | | | | year. An agriculture professor, Ron Schuler |
| money to buy those machines. Renting and leasing | | | | asserts that even tractors in their 40's can still do |
| is also a good option if you are up to shelling out | | | | well even if they have clocked long hours. He |
| monthly payments, which in time, may amount to | | | | insists that proper maintenance is the key to |
| more than what the machine costs. But for | | | | making these used equipment last. Hence, there |
| machines that you would use regularly or even | | | | really is no difference between buying new |
| daily for basic farm operation such as a tractor, | | | | equipment which you also have to maintain from |
| you would do well to buy second hand farm | | | | used machines, aside from the latter having |
| equipment, used farm equipment, and other | | | | friendlier prices.Used tractors, second hand farm |
| discounted machines.Buying used machines may | | | | equipment, used farm equipment, and other |
| suffice for farm chores. They are also sure to be | | | | discounted machinery are advertised in classifieds, |
| more tolerant of your pocket than new | | | | auctioned or sold by individual farmers. But to be |
| equipment. Though new equipment have the | | | | sure, it's best to buy your used machines from |
| advantage of coming with warranties and new | | | | established dealers that provide tune-up services |
| technology, their almost prohibitive price is enough | | | | and limited warranty. It is also advised to research |
| to tip the balance towards purchasing second | | | | the different models to find the suitable machine |
| hand farm equipment, used farm equipment, and | | | | for your chores and needs. It's of no use to you |
| other discounted machines. Buying used equipment | | | | even if you bought a discounted equipment if you |
| are not at all bad. Farm vehicles, particularly | | | | aren't able to use it because of unsuitability. |
| tractors have much longer lives than cars. "New" | | | | |