What do you think of this deal?

[torino]

Is this a deal or no deal? Don't know anything about Mit. tractors.

1981 mitsubishi satoh subcompact

420 hours 15 horsepower, diesel. 2 cylinder hi-low range, 4x4 gear drive pto 3 speed, front end loader, rear blade, front blade, 4 foot finish mower,
two sets of rear tires and wheels, turf and lug, excellent condition condition.

$5,500 obo

 

[torino]

Anyone?

 

[Kernopelli]

These are good little tractors and this is certainly a nice, clean example! The front blade and loader definitely add to the value and the extra set of tire are a nice touch too. The asking price sounds a little steep to me though. I would say that this is probably THE NICEST (1510D?) I've seen but personally, I wouldn't pay that much for it.

 

[Mundy]

I agree that would be top dollar but that looks to be a real nice one.
These are very well made and capabile tractors.
I have done alot of work with mine.

Parts are getting harder to find and more expensive but so far other than filters and fluids I have not needed any parts. When I work mine I work it hard and expect it to keep working for many years to come.

I would think parted out the loader would be worth $1500, the front blade $500, the tractor around $1800, the mower $500 and the extra tires and wheels $300 or so.

Does the PTO spin counter clockwise or clockwise? That can add or subtract from the value of the tractor and the mower.

The front axle is very expensive to repair so be very mindfull of what you do with the loader while in 4x4.

Good luck

 

[Frostbite]

Prices vary (sometimes greatly) by region. I bought my MT372D used ~6 months ago for ~$7000 CAD with a loader and ~1200 hours. Pricey, but all CUT's seem to be in this area, if you can find one. The condition was/is good but not as pristine as the tractor in the picture seems.

Given the chance I'd have snapped it up at that price.

 

[torino]

What do you think would be a reasonable price?

 

[Mundy]

Frostbite, I totally agree region would have alot to do with price. The OP does not have his location filled in on his profile.
Without knowing where the tractor is, my estimates are only valid for Mi and the sorrounding states.

If that tractor was in my budget I would jump on it. That one looks like it was very well cared for and has seen "light use".
I have about $3200 into mine. Mine was maintained well and is mechanincally sound but was used to mow and skid logs out of the woods for much of its life and has spent a good deal of time out in the weather. The paint and tires are weathered but it runs and works great for me. I am very glad that I bought my tractor.
To be honest I thought my 370D would be stepping stone to get me by for a couple years until I found a Kabota or Yanmar that would do everything I needed. I stopped even looking at other tractors over a year ago. (well I still look but not seriously)

 

[KevinFoshee]

I paid $2750 for my D2000 (20hp diesel) with 800 hours.

I never thought loaders were a good idea on these tractors. The axles weren't designed for it. Most tractors that are domestic to Japan are only used for tilling. Therefore, the front axles are generally light-duty.

Having said that, alot of people have loaders on these tractors. They don't seem to have alot of trouble.

 

[Kernopelli]

I've had a loader on my MTE 2000D for over 3 yrs and love it. I think most of the Mitsubishis will handle a loader just fine as long as you use common sense.