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ster1
Bronze Level Joined: 27 Oct 2021 Location: denver, co Points: 36 |
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Posted: 17 May 2022 at 7:43am |
Hi folks,
My time with the A/C D15 Industrial is coming to a close. I bought it non-running at a local auction to help me move dirt in my backyard. Well that work is almost done, the D15 has been up to the task. Anyway, it’s almost time to let er go. I figure I can get $2500 for it right now, or I can do a nice pretty resto. The problem with the resto, is that it’s going to cost about $2K. Even on that machine’s best day, I wouldn’t get $5K for it. So I’m thinking a resto wouldn’t make sense. Curious to hear your thoughts on the matter81160E02-5551-4FCB-B6EA-BC345C32998B.jpeg3CE8CEC2-0E14-410D-8B6C-9F437487C730.jpeg |
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CAL(KS)
Orange Level Joined: 18 Sep 2009 Location: Chapman, KS Points: 3734 |
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Better to stick with your gut and leave it as is. You will have more money into it than you can get out of it no doubt, especially being an industrial machine your more likely to find someone in need of it rather than looking for a show piece. And the next buyer can see exactly what he is getting into rather than second guessing what is under the paint. If you wanted to spruce it up to keep, well that is a different story.
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Me -C,U,UC,WC,WD45,190XT,TL-12,145T,HD6G,HD16,HD20
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steve(ill)
Orange Level Access Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: illinois Points: 77708 |
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are there no other "tasks" that the tractor could perform in the next several years ? Chances are the price will stay constant for quite a while , so your not loosing money... I would consider other uses prior to selling.
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Like them all, but love the "B"s.
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Steve in NJ
Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Andover, NJ Points: 11549 |
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Looks like a pretty handy dandy Tractor to me. Should be other tasks to use it for. Heck, I use my B loader to move small engines, transmissions etc. It's my mobile crane for movin' heavy stuff. I do use it to push the compost pile back now n' then too. Steve@B&B |
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39'RC, 43'WC, 48'B, 49'G, 50'WF, 65 Big 10, 67'B-110, 75'716H, 2-620's, & a Motorhead wife
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ster1
Bronze Level Joined: 27 Oct 2021 Location: denver, co Points: 36 |
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Thanks everyone! It is a good tractor, and it would be cool if I could keep it, but I live in a suburban neighborhood just south of Denver, CO and I just don't have the space for it. I got it to do a particular job, it did it just fine, but now I gotta let it go. Its real tight moving that thing into and out of my backyard. I'm surprised I didn't take out a piece of the fence! She needs a hobby farm or something like that. A place where she can breathe :)
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DougG
Orange Level Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Location: Mo Points: 7943 |
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I wish I could say goodbye after a project is done ! Always come up with a reason to keep em around!
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DaveKamp
Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Apr 2010 Location: LeClaire, Ia Points: 5637 |
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When I built my first front-end-loader tractor (on a IH Cub Cadet chassis), my Dad said "You'll never use that thing"... Two months later, he was trying to move some 200lb granite edging stones with levers, wood blocks, and his riding mower... was averaging 3 a day. Then he called ME, and I moved the remaining 40 of them in an hour. Loader tractors make old men strong, and keep young men young. They're a machine that, until you HAVE one, you never realized how much you need one. They're also a machine that once you don't have it, how lost you are. What you have is probably a bit large for a suburban yard environment, but it is an ideal size for a slightly-more-rural acreage. What I suggest, is that you clean it up really well, make a concise list of everything you've put INTO it, identify every drip and problem point, and then start looking for a compact 4x4 with a FEL, and look for an opportunity for a trade. You'll never regret it.
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Ten Amendments, Ten Commandments, and one Golden Rule solve most every problem. Citrus hand-cleaner with Pumice does the rest.
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ster1
Bronze Level Joined: 27 Oct 2021 Location: denver, co Points: 36 |
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That is some solid advice. I have to say, I'm reluctant to sell it, because in the 10-ish months I've had it running, I've probably found 10 uses for the loader. For instance, I'm lending it to a friend to move some gravel next week (or, more likely I'll just do it for him). He's younger and stronger than me, and could certainly do it with a wheelbarrow, but why kill yourself when a machine is available? That's my philosophy anyway. Yeah, you know what. I'm going to do that. Start looking for a small one in trade. Thanks!
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