TRACTOR PARTS Allis Chalmers Case & David Brown Farmall & International Ferguson Ford & New Holland John Deere Massey Ferguson Massey Harris Minneapolis Moline Oliver & Cockshutt Kubota / Yanmar

TRACTOR MANUALS

Allis Chalmers	Case	Farmall IH	Ford 8N,9N,2N	Ford
Ferguson	John Deere	Massey Ferguson	Minn. Moline	Oliver

Tractor Talk Discussion Forum

to far to trust

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register

Author

kamo

12-09-2003 15:40:24

Report to Moderator

I'm interested in purchasing a standard type tractor such as a IH660 or 830 JD. I know that there are many located in Canada and some northern and western US states. Where I'm located it would not be possible for me to view the tractors. Since viewing this board I have noticed that this type if tractor is handled by three or four dealers in Canada, Minnesota and Wisconsin. From experiences of others would I be foolish to trust a dealer at such a distance without seeing the tractor I want to purchase. I have been told it would be better to buy right from a farmer that would sell because they would know the history of the tractor. I have read where some individuals have had problems with dealers. I would appreciate your suggestions. Thanks!

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Tim in NB

12-10-2003 13:51:55

Report to Moderator

Re: to far to trust in reply to kamo, 12-09-2003 15:40:24

I bought a truck in New York from a fellow with the agreement that when I came to pick it up and wasn't what I expected, he would refund my deposit and I wouldn't have to purchase. I live in Canada and made a weekend trip out of it. The driveshaft did fall out on the way home though.
Bought a tractor off of ebay and drove for 3.5 hrs to look at it before bidding. I paid a lot more for the tractor.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Nolan

12-10-2003 07:00:18

Report to Moderator

Re: to far to trust in reply to kamo, 12-09-2003 15:40:24

I didn't learn my lesson the first time, and foolishly proceeded to burn myself a second time via an online sight unseen purchase.

Never again.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

NOT A TRACTOR JOCKEY

12-09-2003 18:43:03

Report to Moderator

Re: to far to trust in reply to kamo, 12-09-2003 15:40:24

I purchased a tractor from a jockey in Mountain View Oklahoma several years ago and it was a living nightmare. Neighbor down the road had the same experience. Found the tach had been taken apart and saw pliar marks on ring holding glass in. Was in the late 80's before internet. And a poloroid snapshot in a letter was not enough but I needed the tractor but not bad enough for what it cost me in the next three years. SOLD IT FOR A LOSS

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Bob

12-09-2003 18:05:48

Report to Moderator

Re: to far to trust in reply to kamo, 12-09-2003 15:40:24

You can check agdealer.com or ironsearch.com and do a search for what your looking for as they both generally have many. These will be mostly Canadian dealers but some US. Do not worry about dealing with the Canadians because he will be more worried about your honesty than you should be about his. He will handle all the paper required at the border as they do this often. Never accept the price listed as they are always flexable. Since these are equipment dealers, JD, NH or other you won't get anything pulled on you but you should be prepared to ask all the right questions..... ..Good luck....

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

12-09-2003 17:49:36

Report to Moderator

Re: to far to trust in reply to kamo, 12-09-2003 15:40:24

I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY BAD DEALS WHEN IT CAME TO BUYING A TRACTOR FROM A CANADIAN. I HAVE PURCHASED 9 TRACTORS OUT OF CANADA AND ALL WERE GOOD BUYS. I BOUGHT THESE SIGHT UNSEEN. THEY WERE HONEST AS COULD BE I WOULD BUY THERE AGAIN

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Jon

12-09-2003 17:33:35

Report to Moderator

Re: to far to trust in reply to kamo, 12-09-2003 15:40:24

I have purchased about a dozen tractors in the last three months. I personally looked at only two before I bought them. The others I bought were from ads on this site, and 9 out of 10 were exactly what I expected for the price I paid. None were from dealers. I did talk on the phone and ask lots of questions, and got addditional pictures. In general I would say you have a 90% chance of getting what you paid for, as the folks I dealt with were more honest than not. However, if your talking "big money" tractors you may want to take an up close and personal look before you spend all your hard earned money.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Richard

12-09-2003 17:20:37

Report to Moderator

Re: to far to trust in reply to kamo, 12-09-2003 15:40:24

If you are serious about a certain tractor ask people on the discussion boards if they have ever dealt with the seller. I bought a WD9 in Canada a year ago from a private seller. It did not run and I only paid little for it, however it was better than I expected it to be. You can get decent shipping rates if you are patient. Mine came down to WV via in the back of tractor trailer from Winnapeg.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Richard

12-09-2003 17:18:15

Report to Moderator

Re: to far to trust in reply to kamo, 12-09-2003 15:40:24

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

kyhayman

12-09-2003 16:36:37

Report to Moderator

Re: to far to trust in reply to kamo, 12-09-2003 15:40:24

I did buy an ATV sight unseen off EBay (and was well pleased) but by and large I like to go look if I am spending more than $5000. Sometimes make a 4 day weekend road trip to go look at stuff.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Red Tom

12-09-2003 16:16:13

Report to Moderator

Re: to far to trust in reply to kamo, 12-09-2003 15:40:24

I bought some tractors accross the country several years ago from a photo. although I don't feel I got ripped off (the seller was very nice). some things are subjective. mine were advertised as repainted and they were, but not nearly as good as I would have. People's idea of "excellent, very good, good" etc varies. I guess it depend on how much money is involved too.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

rod

12-09-2003 15:59:53

Report to Moderator

Re: to far to trust in reply to kamo, 12-09-2003 15:40:24

never never never buy it sight unseen you are just asking for trouble could be many problems from smoking to cracked block, seals gone etc I would never do it.
regards
rod

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

old

12-09-2003 15:58:41

Report to Moderator

Re: to far to trust in reply to kamo, 12-09-2003 15:40:24

Dealers are just like people some are good and some don't know the truth if it hits them in the head. The only way I ever buy some thing like a tractor is if I see it. You should be able to find one close enough to you to look at first unless your in a big city.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

[Options] [Printer Friendly] [Posting Help] [Return to Forum] [Log in to Reply]

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home | Forums

Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy