My New Machine???

[Keith_B]

Well, what do you know? Here comes another one:

MAHINDRA 7520 - (eBay item 200149921075 end time Sep-16-07 17:00:00 PDT)

Much nicer looking too with fewer hours. And closer to home!

No, I won't be bidding this one. Not seriously anyway.

Dougster

Looks like some kind of dealer, he has several tractors up for auction.

 

[Dougster]

Looks like some kind of dealer, he has several tractors up for auction.

Yep... looks that way. But based on the "Buy it now" price, I'm betting his reserve is set quite high. Certainly too high for moi at this time.

Dougster

 

[Keith_B]

Yep... looks that way. But based on the "Buy it now" price, I'm betting his reserve is set quite high. Certainly too high for moi at this time.

Dougster

I think reserves often reflect what dealers think they can get out of the machine locally. That 7520 wouldn't be badly priced at the buy it now price if it were local for the buyer. It is really a significant savings over the price of a new one right now.

 

[Dougster]

I think reserves often reflect what dealers think they can get out of the machine locally. That 7520 wouldn't be badly priced at the buy it now price if it were local for the buyer. It is really a significant savings over the price of a new one right now.

It's certainly quite fair for a local buy with no transport costs. I agree. So the question becomes: "What's his reserve price"? Is it set a little lower or a lot lower... and is the risk of losing it to someone else worth the unknown difference? Dealing with a dealer, you are probably not going to find out simply by emailing him. He has other good options and ways to sell besides eBay. Going by past experience with dealers, my guess is that the reserve price is at least $20K if not higher.

Looking at my new "year two" beta budget, it's likely too much money for a machine that would require a serious trailer upgrade and wouldn't make me much money immediately.

Dougster

 

[civesnedfield]

Those bales are deceptively heavy, they sure don't look that heavy.

Kieth, I know they look small but don't let the size fool you. That stuff was cut and baled within 12 hours. Not much drying time at all. Normally our bales run between 1700 - 2000 pounds. Those are a little heavier because the hay got rained on and were a lot wetter. Plus the wetter the grass the tighter it bales. Last year we were baling and it started to rain we just kept on going. We landed up with a couple of bales that weighed in at around 2500-3000 pounds.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Kieth, I know they look small but don't let the size fool you. That stuff was cut and baled within 12 hours. Not much drying time at all. Normally our bales run between 1700 - 2000 pounds. Those are a little heavier because the hay got rained on and were a lot wetter. Plus the wetter the grass the tighter it bales. Last year we were baling and it started to rain we just kept on going. We landed up with a couple of bales that weighed in at around 2500-3000 pounds.

I am not familiar with haying at all, but doesn't the hay need to dry some and not be bailed wet. If bailed wet, does not the hay go bad, (mold etc)? Or is this hay ok for cattle, just not for horses? Everybody out here always tries to keep their hay dry.

Just wondering.

 

[Keith_B]

Kieth, I know they look small but don't let the size fool you. That stuff was cut and baled within 12 hours. Not much drying time at all. Normally our bales run between 1700 - 2000 pounds. Those are a little heavier because the hay got rained on and were a lot wetter. Plus the wetter the grass the tighter it bales. Last year we were baling and it started to rain we just kept on going. We landed up with a couple of bales that weighed in at around 2500-3000 pounds.

How do you preserve hay that green? If our square bales (the smaller type) are too wet they will heat and sometimes rot if they don't get enough air. As a kid in Ohio the local dairy put up some green alfalfa and grasses, as silage; but I've not seen anything that green baled. Is there some fermentation process it goes through, like the silage does?

 

[bindian]

How do you preserve hay that green? If our square bales (the smaller type) are too wet they will heat and sometimes rot if they don't get enough air. As a kid in Ohio the local dairy put up some green alfalfa and grasses, as silage; but I've not seen anything that green baled. Is there some fermentation process it goes through, like the silage does?

I guess he is going to sale it to his friends with "green" machines.
hugs, Brandi

 

[bindian]

Oh man!!! I don't think the moderators or readers want anything to do with that!!! I'm sure I'm not the only one here struggling financially. I just happen to be a little more open about it than most.

Actually had a pretty darn good day here Ed. The hydraulic thumb cylinder finally came in! But bad news for my stomach: I'll be making the trip and picking it up this Friday! There goes my free "Lobsta and Fillet Mignon" lunch!!!

Also, the biggest job I'd quoted all summer finally came through. I start work on the 17th. Another job came back to life as well (one that had been postponed indefinitely due to my foot injury). Makes me wonder if I can resurrect one of the other cancelled jobs as well. I should at least drive by and see if they had someone else do the work.

Best news of all: The truck and equipment trailer are fixed, tested and functional again... so I finally get to pickup my new tiller tomorrow. Does it get any better than that???

Had such a good day today that I went out and bought some Skippy "Super Chunk" peanut butter (on sale: 18 oz. just $1.00) and fresh bread! Gonna be eating the good stuff tonight!

Dougster

Dougster,
Did you get your thumb cylinder today between all the coffee, PB sandwiches and lob............oh scratch that last one? I had PB & J for breakfast this morning. Might sale my reversible dirt scoop tomorrow.
hugs, Brandi

 

[Dougster]

Dougster, Did you get your thumb cylinder today between all the coffee, PB sandwiches and lob............oh scratch that last one? I had PB & J for breakfast this morning. Might sale my reversible dirt scoop tomorrow.
hugs, Brandi

Yes, the Bradco hydraulic cylinder kit is sitting in the back hatch of the ARE as we speak. $471.28 complete including shipping (to dealer) and sales tax. I was shocked that it came in a good-sized wood crate with numerous unexpected parts. It truly is half a full installation kit rather than merely a "cylinder kit" as one might expect from the name. I'll have to sort it all out this weekend to figure out what else I need to buy for a complete installation. I also sense that a lot of those parts in the kit won't get used because of the approach I'm taking. One interesting note: It includes the short hoses and couplers that go from the cylinder to what would be the coupler bulkheads on each side of the top of the stick in a normal factory installation. Those couplers are the expensive flat-faced skidsteer type. Lucky for me if I decide to use them... I already own a matching spare set!

Only thing I am not at all happy about is the location of the hydraulic connections on the cylinder. They are both low on the cylinder and highly susceptible to damage... as are the short-length hoses. Funny, but this is exactly what I was hoping to avoid by buying the expensive Bradco kit. However, the salesman pointed out that the retracted thumb tends to protect the cylinder and cylinder connections when not in use. I sure hope he is right because I intend to leave this hydraulic thumb in place 99.3% of the time.

Dougster