And do not forget to keep the old one! Two tractors are better than one!
A little moral dilemma
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Skeets, I think you left the e off on your original post about moral dilemma. I think it should have been morale dilemma. Like the old roman saying was "the beatings will continue until the morale improves". Save yourself the beatings and buy a new tractor!
No, it will more likely be lower prices to get the seniors out to purchase goods! The looting is being done by those with no money. The seniors are the ones with the funds! If Skeets checks with the dealer they may even make arrangements to pick him up to make the purchase. Kind of like voting.
IDK, a tractor is like a wife, sort of. You find one you like, the two of you work together to make a better life. Just because she gets old is no reason to kicker her to the curb. Now if she died or ran off, thant certainly check out what is available....
Though on the financial side, a new tractor may be cheaper to own. You can also not take it with you. When my dad was getting up there, I told him he should fill the house with topless 20 year old French girls, and die with a single nickle. He wanted to leave his kids with something. What resulted was half being eaten up in lawsuits. You worked for it, you enjoy it.
Though on the financial side, a new tractor may be cheaper to own. You can also not take it with you. When my dad was getting up there, I told him he should fill the house with topless 20 year old French girls, and die with a single nickle. He wanted to leave his kids with something. What resulted was half being eaten up in lawsuits. You worked for it, you enjoy it.
I am sure we all agree if that was the case, there would be no dilemma.It would only be a moral dilemma if your kids needed food or clothing
Get the tractor!
Skeets, one other reason to get the tractor. I do appreciate money from any source. But I rather have a knife, gun, tractor or such that a love one owned and used. Especially if there was a shared event with me and it with them. In my down sizing having issue selling two tractors as they were part of memories of a grandson or my father in law attached to them. Am bringing one back home in next few days that has been for sale partly it was tractor my oldest grandson learned to drive on but more so the last one my father in law ever sat on. Last major decision he helped me with also. Buy the tractor and involve your off springs in it helping them learn the joy and benefits. Something they all can retain and share.
Gene Blister
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RCW
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Skeets - our BX2360 tractors are about the same age.
I've looked/shopped a couple times.
Still driving the BX2360....
That said, I've considered keeping the BX for mowing and snowblowing, and maybe something a little bigger just for loader/dirt work.... My Dad keeps telling me I need a bigger machine.
You push snow...those new-fangled SSQA blades are kinda neat. I used one to do a friends driveway when he was laid up.
Like some guys have said, your BX might be happier with a buddy!
I've looked/shopped a couple times.
Still driving the BX2360....
That said, I've considered keeping the BX for mowing and snowblowing, and maybe something a little bigger just for loader/dirt work.... My Dad keeps telling me I need a bigger machine.
You push snow...those new-fangled SSQA blades are kinda neat. I used one to do a friends driveway when he was laid up.
Like some guys have said, your BX might be happier with a buddy!
armylifer
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One thing to consider is that you will likely have to buy new implements for a new tractor. If cost is any part of your consideration whether or not to buy, think about the cost of new implements to fit the new tractor.
On the other hand, if you are thinking about staying with the same size tractor as your BX2360, then you won't need to buy new implements. If all you are doing is looking at the newer models of the same size as what you already have, then you really don't need a new one. What you have is tractor lust. The newer, shinier, tractor is just a passing fancy. Have a beer and think about something else.
On the other hand, if you are thinking about staying with the same size tractor as your BX2360, then you won't need to buy new implements. If all you are doing is looking at the newer models of the same size as what you already have, then you really don't need a new one. What you have is tractor lust. The newer, shinier, tractor is just a passing fancy. Have a beer and think about something else.
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I wouldn't mind a new or newer one with 4WD and a bucket either. BUT I'm don't have payments on anything and I don't how things will be after Nov. either.Yeah thats what I thought guys. You are all right of course, easy of operation, bright and shiny. And being frugal cause I mean really how much more time do I have left, and yeah I cant take it with me. And no one can make the choice for me, maybe wait till after November and see what happens,, I am so confused
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Thinking about your question again...would you be able to keep the tractor and purchase a skid steer or loader that has different capabilities to increase your ability to play/work? If you could get an articulated skid steer or loader and do some small jobs for some income that would be an ideal plan.
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Yeppers,, I have been thinking about maybe a little beagle gip ... Dont know if I could run the fields any more with her but it might be fun just to listen to a beagle singing again
I think if you need a tractor buy it. Need or want - same difference. I personally have what I need plus. I am also integrated with orange and green comingled. I just need more time to bond with them.
I'd like to point out that a new puppy and a new tractor are not mutually exclusive!
No more new pups or tractors here. In fact I believe in the spring I'll be listing some of my equipment on Tractor House for sale.
Time to think about downsizing.
Time to think about downsizing.
Sell at the haying equipment, then you can ride around the neighborhood on the side-by-side harassing the neighbors. Start when you want, quit when you want and not be concerned about the weather.
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If this virus thing ever goes away you might want to contact the FFA chapter in your school and teach the next generation how to hay.
You need to share some of the knowledge that you have acquired over the years. Might be able to have the students come to you and do the work for you. This would be under your supervision and allow you to keep your skin in the game without the hard work. Some body needs to teach these knuckle-heads how to do something besides stare at a computer.
If your wife is happy then the new tractor will be less of an issue...I'd like to point out that a new puppy and a new tractor are not mutually exclusive!