International Machinery Corporation bethel ohio

TOMLESCOEQUIP · Apr 12, 2003

Does anyone have any experiences ( Good or bad ) with this line of equipment ? A local dealer has some of it on his lot ie.......brush cutters, box blades etc. Any prices available ?? Do they have a website ? Thanks..............TOM

Hoeman00 · Apr 12, 2003

I have a 20' tandem axle 14k gvw trailer built by them.
Excellent pc for the money($2050 w/o tires and wheels).
Only a few minor things needed upgrading, more clearence lites, the fold down ramps have the stand a foot away from pin so they don't do any good and I soldered some wires and put on heatshrink tubing.
The trailer has IRON in it and a white oak floor full 1.5" thick.
7" c channel frame w/ 4" cross members and HD drop stand jack.
Trailer weighs 4000#.
I've had 12,000# on it before and go as fast as u want down the road.
I saw some of their attachments like brush hogs but didn't inspect closely.

HayDR · Apr 12, 2003

Ask Ken Sweet at Sweet Tractors he used to be one of their largest dealers.

kemartin3 · Apr 14, 2003

Tom,

I'm guessing that the International you mention is the same as or related to World ArgiTech in Bethel. I'm looking for some implements too, and their name continues to come up. Turns out that the biggest dealer near me (NH and MF brands) sells International for the customers that can't/won't choke the price of Bush Hog, Woods, etc. The BIG Kioti/Kubota/MF dealer in North Carolina where I bought my Kubota also sells their stuff. And a well known Kioti dealer in Tenn. that I talked to recently swears by it (sold some I'ntl PHDs to one of his big customers when their Danuser finally gave up the ghost). The story that I keep getting is that it is good, solid equipment by a manufacturer that is trying to keep the prices low (e.g., their manuals are mimeographed instead of being professionally printed). A distributor near me will sell me one of their PHDs with a 9" auger for $450 plus tax. While it isn't the brand name of the big three, that sure beats the $675 that I can buy a Bush Hog #2101 for (and $675 is far below the retail price for BH that I've been quoted several times). The only thing about the I'ntl PHD that I've found is that the auger only gives you about 40" of digging depth, whereas some of the brands provide 48" without an extender. The extenders run in the $60-$80 range, so if you really need the extra depth that can swing the overall cost one way or the other.

Hope this helps,

Kevin

TOMLESCOEQUIP · Apr 14, 2003

Kevin..........Thanks for your input....I'm considering one of their 6' brush hogs and a 6' or 7' box blade.....There is a dealer in W VA ( LEMONS FARM EQUIP) that advertises really good prices but it's nice to get some feedback before I drive there.........THANKS.........TOM

HayDR · Apr 14, 2003

J E Stephens Farm Machinery
Route 2 Box 211A
Cottageville, WV 25239
304-372-5200
Ask for Aaron Stephens
This is Lemons chief competition in that area. Aaron and his father are some of the best people you will ever meet. Give them a shot they will give you a better deal on a better quality product.

ernemats · Apr 18, 2003

I have a 1 bottom plow made by international and also a 3 point 5 1/2 disk by them. They are ok for light duty use, but I would not recommend them if you are going to use for heavy duty , constant use.

Redman59 · Apr 28, 2003

The Bush Hog I got from them is really solid. I have the 6 footer and it hasn't had any problems with anything I have run over with it. The JD Dealer pointed out the paint wasn't great(pretty) but that's not what I was looking for.

I think you will be happy. Good piece of steel.

TOMLESCOEQUIP · Apr 28, 2003

Just had the 6' brush hog and the 6' HD Box blade delivered last wed. They look fairly well constructed.........I'll update this post when I get some paint worn off them and let everyone know how they perform..........Tom