What class of tractor for maintaining two miles of road at higher elevation?

[paulsharvey]

Not a bad deal at all. I've made a call on a M5-111 that is super low hours, but it's on hold, so probably already sold. I'll take a closer look at that m6, thanks.

[edit] Is that ad on facebook?

Yes, FB Market, Micanopy FLa

 

[paulsharvey]

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Here is another M6-111 at the Hastings FLa Kubota dealer, $65,900 @ 1350 hours. Large potatoe/cabbage farming area, so probably an off lease.

 

[airbiscuit]

I see three potential outcomes in your future:

1. You find your unicorn
   
2. You buy something different than what you say you are holding out for
   
3. You wait and wait and wait

 

[In.the.Piñons]

Yes, FB Market, Micanopy FLa

I don't use facebook, but I have tried to join a few times just so I can use marketplace, but my account keeps getting canceled. Super frustrating. CL is all but dead.

 

[paulsharvey]

FB Market is pretty much the go-to place for dealers to advertise anymore.

 

[In.the.Piñons]

I see three potential outcomes in your future:

1. You find your unicorn
   
2. You buy something different than what you say you are holding out for
   
3. You wait and wait and wait

I've seen a few low hour M5-111's in the 50's on tractor house. That 2018 m6 that Paulsharvey posted for $52K with 6XX hours on it would be fine also. I would inquire after it, but I don't have facebook.

But are those prices too good to be true? If others are asking $10-20K more for the same tractor, then common sense would indicated they're being sold cheap for a reason.... From what you've said above, I'm guessing you think a low hour M5/6-111 under $60K is wishful thinking and/or I'll end up with a problem tractor that I'll regret buying?

 

[paulsharvey]

I've seen a few low hour M5-111's in the 50's on tractor house. That 2018 m6 that Paulsharvey posted for $52K with 6XX hours on it would be fine also. I would inquire after it, but I don't have facebook.

But are those prices too good to be true? If others are asking $10-20K more for the same tractor, then common sense would indicated they're being sold cheap for a reason.... From what you've said above, I'm guessing you think a low hour M5/6-111 under $60K is wishful thinking and/or I'll end up with a problem tractor that I'll regret buying?

So, the actual Ag machines are a different market then the homeowner style machines. With prices of commodities going down, retirement sales, off lease stuff, I dont doubt those prices.

North FLa, I've seen 2 Kubota M6-111, right at $60 and right below, 500-1350 hours, both with loaders, 3 sets of

remotes.

 

[paulsharvey]

So, it might seem crazy, But; be it FB Market, Tractor House, or a distant dealers used machine; it very might be worth while to take a trio to SE US and see two or five in person. I would Not buy without seeing.

There was a "gentleman" on here a few months ago that bought sight unseen, to find the hour meter might not be working, and then he picked the machine Apart, every scratch, seat tear, down to left front mismatching right front tire. He felt screwed over, and I think he was expecting "certified pre-owned".

I'd I remember the resolution correctly, dealer agreed to take it back, but he ate like $8000 in shipping both ways.

 

[airbiscuit]

I've seen a few low hour M5-111's in the 50's on tractor house. That 2018 m6 that Paulsharvey posted for $52K with 6XX hours on it would be fine also. I would inquire after it, but I don't have facebook.

But are those prices too good to be true? If others are asking $10-20K more for the same tractor, then common sense would indicated they're being sold cheap for a reason.... From what you've said above, I'm guessing you think a low hour M5/6-111 under $60K is wishful thinking and/or I'll end up with a problem tractor that I'll regret buying?

Nope. You might get lucky, but I think it's more likely that you end up with a real nice tractor with more hours (3,000 or more). In my opinion, larger horsepower tractors don't have high hours until after 7,000 (4,000 for a CUT). I hope you find one with less than 500 hours in your price range.

 

[paulsharvey]

There is a pretty good selection of low hour, 3-6 year old, Kubota, 4wd, loader machines. I'm just no expert on Kubotas to know which series are Power Shuttle, how many remotes they come standard with, which bucket attach system they use, ect.

 

[paulsharvey]

I also would do some research on the Duetz you checked out. Based on what you said, you liked it, just didn't care for the global origins part. My worry would be how available their parts supply is, and less what countries it was assembled in. Plenty of good machines built all around the world, and also crap made in the US. Japan has a good reputation, but Toyota and Lexus, both out out lemons, and I wouldn't exactly call Nissian a premium quality vehicle. Also, don't forget many of those highly regarded Japanese company's build in Thailand.

 

[In.the.Piñons]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I really have to do something to get a Facebook account so I can use market place. It's been an on going problem for us for years. We've tried contacting FB but nothing ever happens, they just suspend our account and we have no recourse.
I'm guessing some algorithm flags us as a fake account since we're just using it for marketplace. I.e. no personal info etc. Frustrating to say the least.

Anyway, I thought I'd found my unicorn. Last night I got a text from a dealer with a 57 hour 2022 M5-111 for $59K. He said his buyer backed out and he'd give me a call this morning. Anyway turns out it was in a dealers lot that flooded. Hard pass on that one. As they say, if it seems too good to be true...

 

[ning]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I really have to do something to get a Facebook account so I can use market place. It's been an on going problem for us for years. We've tried contacting FB but nothing ever happens, they just suspend our account and we have no recourse.
I'm guessing some algorithm flags us as a fake account since we're just using it for marketplace. I.e. no personal info etc. Frustrating to say the least.

Anyway, I thought I'd found my unicorn. Last night I got a text from a dealer with a 57 hour 2022 M5-111 for $59K. He said his buyer backed out and he'd give me a call this morning. Anyway turns out it was in a dealers lot that flooded. Hard pass on that one. As they say, if it seems too good to be true...

FB doesn't like you because they can't sell your information the way you're using it!

 

[Too many Kubotas]

Anyway turns out it was in a dealers lot that flooded. Hard pass on that one. As they say, if it seems too good to be true...

I'd think it'd take about two feet of water or more to affect a tractor that size. Any way to find out how deep it was?

 

[In.the.Piñons]

FB doesn't like you because they can't sell your information the way you're using it!

That and November isn't far off. I guess they're busy facilitating election interference, spreading misinformation and canceling the truth.

 

[In.the.Piñons]

I'd think it'd take about two feet of water or more to affect a tractor that size. Any way to find out how deep it was?

The guy selling it told me they bought it from a dealership who wrote it off as a total loss, due to flooding. The original dealership can't sell it direct to the public, so this guy is selling it without warranty. He said the 57 hours were mostly likely because it was loaned out as a demo.

Too many people involved to get a straight answer at that point IMO.

 

[In.the.Piñons]

I did some more shopping today. Found a 2017 1,000 hour Kubota M5-111 at a local dealer for $59,xxx. It looked like it was used hard and put away wet.

There was also a 2005 New Holland TS115A with 2,000 hours on it that looked in better condition than the Kubota. Pre-emissions, but it's also a 20 year old tractor for $47,xxx.

Sure are slim pickings out here in CO.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

Have you checked neighboring states? I rarely buy anything from here, normally vehicles, tractors, etc. are bought from a state or four away.

 

[In.the.Piñons]

Have you checked neighboring states? I rarely buy anything from here, normally vehicles, tractors, etc. are bought from a state or four away.

I've been looking all over the US on tractor house and CL. That flooded M5 was in VA.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

Somewhat morbid perhaps, but how about widows nearby, or people that are selling their house with some land? Chances are they have tractor left over. If it's not what you need/want, it could still serve as a trade-in if the price is right.

If I had to buy one now I'd probably start with looking at what the closest dealers have, then Craigslist and other local ads.