Pullstart 62,838 #26 Posted November 30, 2023 As you can see, we’re not very helpful around here Here is a link for new tractors in the stable checklist. Things to go over, look out for, etc. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/95776-new-to-the-herd-checklist/ 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justplainkate 51 #27 Posted November 30, 2023 She's on a Facebook page 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,435 #28 Posted December 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Darb1964 said: My plan was to put it on a more HP. Tractor until I used it. How's the HP and torque? You feel like that 8 Horse is a good driver for the machine? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,689 #29 Posted December 1, 2023 (edited) I paid $1500 for just the loader 15+ years ago. I put it on my C-141 8-Speed and the paint matched like they had been together since new! Edited December 1, 2023 by c-series don 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darb1964 1,042 #30 Posted December 1, 2023 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: How's the HP and torque? You feel like that 8 Horse is a good driver for the machine? I've used various sizes of loader machines, years ago I worked in a paper mill and my job was moving raw material with a payloader. I have a 3010 Kubota with a bucket, now obviously the c81 can't do what the 3010 can. I've been able to get a full bucket of dirt pushing into a compost pile. Lots of weight on the back is a must and lots of common sense is a must because it's powerful enough to get in big trouble. Very hard to steer and I use low range most of time because my reflexes aren't great. The little eight screams but gets the job done and sips fuel. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #31 Posted December 1, 2023 (edited) I think it would be a great worker even given it's HP limitations. Real handy for moving a little fire wood, some light landscaping work, yard chores. I saw the one on FB and thought it was a little high but I only paid 2500 for this beast. Yah the seller was nuts for letting it go for that little... sorry Craig... so 22 was a fair price. Not exactly a fuel sipper tho Darbs. Edited December 1, 2023 by WHX?? 3 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darb1964 1,042 #32 Posted December 1, 2023 14 hours ago, WHX?? said: I think it would be a great worker even given it's HP limitations. Real handy for moving a little fire wood, some light landscaping work, yard chores. I saw the one on FB and thought it was a little high but I only paid 2500 for this beast. Yah the seller was nuts for letting it go for that little... sorry Craig... so 22 was a fair price. Not exactly a fuel sipper tho Darbs. That's an awesome tractor right there, my C81 has seen better days and has been abused some. Kinda the way I like them, not that I intentionally abuse it but sometimes it can't be avoided. When you acquire them beat up, might as well treat them like their accustomed. I kinda need it for that reason. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BairleaFarm 340 #33 Posted December 1, 2023 21 hours ago, justplainkate said: Do you think $2,200 is out of the question? She runs, low hours, well kept. New battery, oil change before I pick it up. As soon as I saw this pics I said 2500 in my head. 2200 is more than fair in my book. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,295 #34 Posted December 1, 2023 An extra 200 over ten years comes out to $20 a year. You'll be kicking yourself if you miss it for so little. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justplainkate 51 #35 Posted December 1, 2023 13 minutes ago, CCW said: An extra 200 over ten years comes out to $20 a year. You'll be kicking yourself if you miss it for so little. Nobody is missing anything. They're asking 2200 I'm paying 2200. They're holding it for me to come up with more cash. 2 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #36 Posted December 2, 2023 5 hours ago, BairleaFarm said: As soon as I saw this pics I said 2500 in my head. 2200 is more than fair in my book. I was leaning towards 2 even just to dicker Bair but yes 22 is fair. We know the loader is worth the 15 to 18 range is good so that leaves a couple of Franklin's for the tractor. Ballast box tops it off. You did good Kate. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,265 #37 Posted December 3, 2023 When the deal offered is fair or below what I was thinking, I pay the man. I show up with cash and get them when I leave the driveway and give estimate on ETA. I have had sellers give me money off without asking just because they have been low balled and no showed so many times. I am pretty much done buying unless the item up for sale has an engine I need or maybe a complete deck in good shape. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #39 Posted December 5, 2023 (edited) Saw another one on FB today. Bolens yes but looked real nice and in the low twos. Joe Mazur has got a nice group on FB... GT FELs. Edited December 5, 2023 by WHX?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites