Looking for a little help

Lance_Carbuncle · Dec 5, 2004

Hello Everyone,

I apologize that I haven't taken enough time to research this myself, but I am in the middle of a property offer that has the option of including a tractor.

I don't know a thing about tractors, but always wanted one.
I am in negotiations for a 7 acre parcel of Avocado Trees. It is on hilly, but not steep terrain.

The owner of the property had a Jonh Deere 870 tractor that I can include in the deal.

Here is what I know about it

4x4
front end loader and hydraulics
rear "gannon box"
rear hydraulics that can move the box up and down and level it (I think)
rear PTO wood chipper (not sure of make but was told it cost $4000
140 hours and in like new condition.

My question is what would be a fair value for this tractor, and
second, what are my options for a backhoe attachment ?

Sorry to throw this out there when I could probably spend a few hours and come up with some comps, but I am going nuts trying to make this deal and need to come back with a counter offer very soon.

Thanks, Lance

Golfgar4 · Dec 5, 2004

Hello Lance, and welcome to TBN. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I can't help you with your specific question, but I'm sure some of our knowledgeable members will chime in very soon.

Meanwhile, try Machinery Link to get an idea of what the tractor might be worth.

Good luck.

RoyJackson · Dec 5, 2004

Try Machinefinder.com and machinerylink.com
Both sites gine info on used machinery...might be of help

jim_wilson · Dec 5, 2004

Ebay is always a good place to look if you want to see what something is worth - did a quick search on Ebay and only came up with one hit on Deere 870

John Deere 870

oilburner · Dec 5, 2004

Another source of used equipment prices can be found at www.fastline.com

Dutch445 · Dec 6, 2004

Depending on your market, the value could vary. Around here, that tractor is probably worth around $10-12K. To add a backhoe, figure 6-7500 depending on brand and installation. The 870 is a nice tractor, a bit more than today's JD 790.
The attachments value is very hard to figure, not knowing brand and usage etc. A good guide for items like that is half of new pricing.
Good luck,
the tractor is a very dependable tractor with tons of life left in it, as 140 hrs is hardly broken in.
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