Finding a Good Tractor Dealers

However all that glistens certainly isn't gold and to save you the heartache, hassle and expense of a bad investment when it comes to buying farm equipment online (which could include using search terms such as used machinery, used equipment, farming equipment, farming machinery, used tractors and used trailers) there are a number of considerations it might be wise to bear in mind and some important tips you would be well advised to follow.

You've just found a fabulous looking piece of farm machinery in an online auction or classified ad.

1. What's in a name?

Whilst an unfamiliar brand won't necessarily be poor quality or unreliable, decent quality brand-name equipment with an associated good quality reputation is certainly less likely to let you down.

What's the life expectancy according to the clock?

3. One careful lady owner?

Has the tractor been half flogged to death in its previous life? Is the tractor approaching a time when it may need major repairs.

4. Play by the book

Remember though that a book price is just that - a price in a book. When considering the value of a specific piece of farm machinery give it a thorough going over.

5. There's no fire without smoke.

Buying used farm machinery is no different to when buying a car. Check the engine and see if you hear knocks or see smoke. Check the bearings, examine the knuckles and joints for damage or indications of wear.