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