Hello everyone. I've been lurking for the past several days and have been very impressed with the willingness of the regulars here to offer assistance in a respectful manner. You guys are passionate about tractor. Thanks to everyone who makes this site so good.
I've been looking at a new L2501 (4 WD, HST) and was ready to pull the trigger, until I heard about an individual who was selling a 2012 L3800 with only 54 miles on it. It's a package deal that includes FEL, backhoe, cutter, blade, wood chipper and a post hole digger. He wants $19,000.00 for everything. The tractor has been kept inside a barn and is pristine as it's hardly been used. Apparently the guy is selling his acreage and moving into the city and won't need this anymore.
To me, the higher HP, the attachments, and the lack of new diesel add-ons is a huge plus. I will have to do without a manufacturer's warranty however. What are your thoughts on this choice?
FYI, I have 8 acres with about 5 of it cleared. I will use the tractor primarily for grading the driveway, moving dirt and mulch, hauling dead trees to a burn pile, and such things.
Thanks in advance!
I've been looking at a new L2501 (4 WD, HST) and was ready to pull the trigger, until I heard about an individual who was selling a 2012 L3800 with only 54 miles on it. It's a package deal that includes FEL, backhoe, cutter, blade, wood chipper and a post hole digger. He wants $19,000.00 for everything. The tractor has been kept inside a barn and is pristine as it's hardly been used. Apparently the guy is selling his acreage and moving into the city and won't need this anymore.
To me, the higher HP, the attachments, and the lack of new diesel add-ons is a huge plus. I will have to do without a manufacturer's warranty however. What are your thoughts on this choice?
FYI, I have 8 acres with about 5 of it cleared. I will use the tractor primarily for grading the driveway, moving dirt and mulch, hauling dead trees to a burn pile, and such things.
Thanks in advance!