B7800 deal or not?

[Goat Farmer]

Hi All, have B2400, but no FEL. Sadly, aftermarket FEL too expensive.
Searched used tractor sites for a week and found deal on 2008 B7800, well under 12k, only 178hrs FEL and 60" mower.
Deal or not?
Also resale on 1999 B2400, bare tractor 1240hrs, what asking price is reasonable?

Thanks ALL

Oops B7800 HST, MFWD, garage kept

 

[MikeyA]

I traded in a 1998 b2400 1760hrs with FEL and 60" mmm on a new B2650 last fall. On paper, they allowed me $8000 for the trade in value, but one of the employees purchased tractor for $7500... and this was after dealership put some money in it for a leaking front axle pivot at the bi-speed unit. I would say you are looking at $5000-$6000 retail in a best case scenario.

 

[Goat Farmer]

Thanks MikeyA, it's listed for $5250, hoping for minimum $4900.
Have buyer for $4600, just holding out for a few more weeks.