BUYING A SKID STEER...DID I GET BURNED?

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[@davidvelen9835]

Selling the toys to buy farm equipment that is needed to help grow the business is very smart and a sound decision, the toys will come later in life when your business provides additional income stream to support that type of purchase, being debt free is the key. Great looking machine and good price I hope it serves you well.

[@bobv4827]

Good Deal my man, 3 yrs ago I picked up a 1998 Bobcat 863 with Heat and air 1300 Orig hrs for $12,500 in excellent cond like your Girl. i still have her on my farm looking as good as the day I bought it Now has 1500hrs, Best of luck with her, they are fun to zip around in

[@billwilliams9527]

My thoughts, doing all the right things, investing in the farm, make the little house do until the farm produces. Nice looking cattle, go with the good stock. Love your attitude, the humor, enjoying the work will make it all come together.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

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[@michaelmactavish1728]

buddy of mine flipped his 250 deere skid steer trying lift heavy material up into a dump truck

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

ummmm forgot to pin lol

[@michaelmactavish1728]

@@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY it sure did sucked when his deere 250 skid loader tiped onto its roof wich lucky my buddy made it out but he ended up got rid of it and got a real heavy duty svl95-2 a 95.2hp skidsteer with forks and buckets wich it lifted heavyier stuff like a hulk plus he got a free $3,200 customer cash instant rebate wich was awsome woooooo

[@robertmccall8666]

I think most of the people in the comments would agree you bought what we call a roll back.. sorry but been around machines my whole life and my friend works on these and we both agree no way on this earth that machine has done 200 hours we are both guessing around 3500 hours at least. Way to many signs and these machines are so easy to change the hour meter and sold private.... you should of called around the John Deere dealer and asked for any info on it with regard to hours.... I am sorry but we both agree on your walk around we both see so many red flags as how many hours this machine really has.... I am sorry to say but you got played by one of the dirtiest tricks in the book and I've seen it done so many times to unsuspecting people and Its horrible... the price always seems keen on buyers they want to snatch it up asàp based on price and hours and yet they have bought a heavy used machine.... sorry to bare the news .. Call around your John Deere dealer gets some answers... have a John Deere dealer look over it... my neighbour has the 305 jd with 1400 hours on it.... in better shape than this one and it's 4 years old ...you my friend bought a roll back ..

[@robertkotula5389]

@@robertmccall8666 I agree 100% . It's a roll back. The strange thing about the buyer is he refuses to believe the hours are not correct. Sellers who lie about hours only raise another red flag, what else are they lying about. There are two types of posters in these comments. People in the know and people without a clue how the heavy equipment market actually works.

[@darylcampbell3244]

If you feel it was a good deal that is all that counts. It is very clean so it was taken care of. So good find!

[@chaddenton8956]

Just watched your video. As an owner of an identical machine I can 100% tell you that machine has about 2000 or so hours. They commonly burn up the instrument cluster and that's why the low hours. I have one with 6 hours (really 2984). Tell tale signs, exhaust pipe tip rusted away, rusty oil cooler, indicative of failed radiator, both of which have happened to mine. First place I'd show you to prove it would be underneath the cab, in the linkage for the centering. There's a roller that wears a groove in the adjuster. Also look for seatbelt strikes on the side it winds to. The big tell would be in the overhead. The cluster will have an extra relay harness that was a patch improvement to protect that $700 cluster. Don't get me wrong, mechanically they are great, but that engine vibrates so much as they age they have a ton of electrical issues. Your price is fair either way. I just traded mine for a 2021 320g. They allowed me $11k. Im sure they will ask $16k and sell for $13-14k. Liked your video, but I really wanted you to know thats not a 200 hour machine...not a chance,but you did NOT get burned. Thats a very reasonable price for that machine! Good luck and if you run into any electrical problems email me! I think I've had em all! [e-mail]

[@zapthebee4055]

i'm no expert, one look at the tires I new the 200 was a lie.

[@cleobean8723]

At 250hrs the paint would still have the factory shine. The tires would be newer-like. A guess at 2k hours is a good bet. Still, it would seem at its age, it was lightly used (by hours/yr) and taken care of. I bet the seat may have been replaced by now.

[@mr19cuda71]

I just bought a year 2000 Bobcat with 77 hours, and it looks brand new. The tires are even new looking. That machine is nice but not 200+ hours nice. It's worth 13k in today's market, but the guy wasn't honest on the hours.

[@ClinttheGreat]

@Chad Denton I'm looking at buying a JD 250 w/ 2400 hours on it. Did you find that you had any trouble finding parts? The one I'm looking at has a new motor, but I wonder if parts availability on older skid steers is an issue.

[@emmanuelleal4312]

Or give me advice what do have to look for bad in the tractor.

[@elenidemos]

Being a 20 year old machine, I would say to check the hydrolic lines. They are tough but don't last forever.

[@bcgrittner]

So the hot rods are gone. But, the skid steer is way more useful around the farm. Looks pretty good for its age. Good luck.

[@tomcleghorn4005]

It doesn't matter what we think of the machine. It's yours we are just here too support you. Nice buy good shape and the price was right. Can't wait too see you working it

[@steveashworth6707]

You got one hell of a deal on the skid steer!, I bought a bobcat s185 w/1,200 hrs, factory cab w/heat, new tires and trims with original paint that looked great!, 61 hp. $22,500. I found one w/under 200 hrs for $32,000 not!. I've had it a year still works great !. Used equipment is in high demand and is selling high!, hell with all the new crap they put on them nobody wants them!. But you did damn good on the John deere!, have a good day!.

[@wreckandraceify]

When loading a skid loader it's always good practice to back them on a trailer. I've seen them tip backwards if the ramps are too steep or the trailer "pops" up a bit. Backing them on you can't tip them because your bucket is at the rear of the trailer and acts like a wheelie bar if anything crazy happens.

[@BoydsCoveEst]

That machine was likely built at JDs short-lived plant in Loudon, TN. Good, hard working, country folks...my wife was the Director of Financial Reporting there. You did good!

[@frankcadillac9151]

Josh I think you done good. I just sold its little brother a low hours 240 Deere. Mine was used mostly for snow removal. I sold it mostly because of all the safety interlocks ., and I had problems with foot control, old dog new tricks.

[@butternuthillfarm1599]

My skid steer is the most useful tool I've ever purchased. You'll love it!

[@80srockerable]

Rented a 250 & 280 years back to clean out hay barn. Smooth & excellent motors. Brother didn't like how the view of the bucket cutting edge wasn't completely visible when seated.

[@siriustraveler7083]

That was a good deal, I was around 15000 best guess, do yourself a favor get an oil sample test kit from Deere and let them test samples, it will save you headaches anything worn will show up so you can handle it now before it fails 👍

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

Advice I give to anyone buying a piece of heavy equipment for the farm: if you can't do most repairs yourself lease or rent what you need. Heavy equipment will break: works hard in harsh conditions. If you have to take it to a shop and pay $150.00 labor plus dealer price for parts to get it fixed you won't be a happy camper.Run it easy and take your time and it will be a good machine for you.

[@recklesslovefarm]

Sell the Toys for Tools --- been there done that, can be sad but good. Enjoy brother!

[@motorman2013]

I was thinking sold toys thatll get him in trouble with the law for a toy thatll get him in trouble with his wife. Example."Why is there a hole in my lawn."

[@ruralridez6165]

I just sold my 2017 mustang gt to be deft free am still little sad but there are lots of cars out there down the road.

[@billbaker3565]

We had a 250 at my work (village public works). We used that machine all the time. Most useful machine we had. Take good care of it and it will serve you well.

[@silvergrizzly316]

Josh, even if it has 2200hrs on it, you got one heck of a machine brother!!! And don't let anybody tell you different. p.s. I've been looking for the last two years for a deal like that 😩 I'm jealous now... 😄 GREAT FIND!!! 👍👍🤜🤛

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

I was way off. I was in the 20's with my guess. Happy for you Josh. Good find. Can't wait to see the videos you make with it.

[@laohantun7404]

Good stuff Josh...you need it....since two years back....good trade with your sweet hard rods....its pain...you will get it back. Praise the Lord....thank the Lord.

[@mtm8257]

I think you will enjoy. We bought a track loader 2 years ago with a bucket and mower attachment. We have since bought a grapple bucket and tree puller for Texas Mesquites. Very versatile.

[@axeman6560]

Yes have sold some loved machines to get on with things. Go get em Stoney Ridge, farm is looking spectacular!

[@royellsworth3166]

Have a 2007 JD250 love it... Added counter weights for stability when hauling round bales...

[@matthewpernat3088]

Highly recommended changing all fluids because of moisture,nice machine.

[@elibroome1696]

Nice to see someone else fold up to get in a skidstear. 6'5" Life is tough lol

[@elibroome1696]

@SJW libtard wrecker haha I have walked into more ceiling fans I lost count. Dunk A Basketball ...NOT even close lol

[@PatrickWagz]

Eli... great icon picture. We could be twins. HA!

[@rustynail5676]

I can not believe that I hit it exactly at $13,000. Only thing I’m confused with is those tires didn’t warrant 200hr of wear. They have closer to 2000hr of wear on them.

[@brandonwc]

Was my thought too, but the rest of it really does look like 300 hrs. My guess is at some point in the 20 years, they used the good tires for something else, and put those bald tires on the machine they never use.

[@jwbeaton]

Yes, what the heck is with the tires?

[@joshmackenzie9068]

It looks well taken care of, but the tires were the first thing I saw. Is it possible that it only has a 4 digit hour meter? Say 10,200???

[@DossFarm]

Nice find! That’ll be another tool for collecting any deer you harvest where the truck is too big to go. 13k is perfect. You didn’t steal it but it’ll run and last a long time. Well done.

[@reideichner8597]

Josh, I have a 260 John Deere Skid Steer. They are awesome machines. I bought mine new back in 2001. I wouldn't trade it for anything. I have several attachments and use it all the time. I have just over 2100 hours on mine and I am the ONLY one that has operated it. I put chains on mine in the winter time and can go anywhere with it. They are not so good in mud - even with tracks so be careful. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Congrats on the purchase price too! I wouldn't even think of selling mine for that amount!!

[@kirkneetz6936]

Good buy sir. Having bought many skid steers I can say that those tires don’t indicate a thing. When they sell skidsteers they put the cheapest gummy tires they can get . 1 season on asphalt concrete or gravel they look just like what they look like . That price you paid is yahooooo! Great price. Your gonna love it and you can fix almost everything yourself based on what I’ve seen you do. Buy the best tires you can afford and I would recommend a more tire track design not that tractor design they wear longer. I just bought the galaxy hulk 378 per tire . Most won’t spend that much for tires but in your line of work you may not ever buy another set. Congrats!

[@chrisspence3216]

Dude that machine I swear the same one my uncle Washington used it for clearing his property skidding logs building roads etc was bullet proof !!! Strong and perfect for The farm congrats !!!

[@kenmazza1766]

Great deal

[@steveh4098]

I would definitely change all the fluids and filters now mater how clean the fluids look.

[@FarmallFanatic]

Im at the 5 minute mark and from what i remember, it should be about 60 hp. Ive seen them at auction go between 15 and 20k. Location is gonna change the price. BOOM

[@paulmcgonagle2998]

I loved the skid steer music... I have a 2005 John Deere 317 and i use it all the time love it! great deal

[@Gixzer04]

Buy yourself a set of over the wheel tracks n you’ll be one happy man. Very nice unit.

[@billshirk8207]

Good price for that unit, like grandpa says tools before toys, but i hate seeing the 454 ss go. great video Josh

[@josephmarcinelli6569]

I have a 2002 John Deere 250 with Loegering brand steel OTT tracks. I can not recommend steel tracks on that machine enough. A wheeled skid steer is 10 times the machine with steel tracks. Mine has been reliable and will work in extremely wet conditions. The machine has had steel tracks on it its whole life and has not had any drive chain issues in 1900 hours. I am sure you will be as happy with your 250 as I am with mine.

[@theoutdoorman4438]

With 20 year old tires, they are going to get hard and they will wear quicker, but something tells me that it have more than 285hr.

[@ironjohn5914]

It's possible you never really know......but it is great condition....

[@RobertsonsBellyAcres]

We have a JD 8875 skid steer and use the heck out of it!! I can't imagine life on the farm without it! Good price on yours!

[@tjens09]

I wouldn't recommend the over-tire tracks. We had them on a Bobcat at the city parks dept I worked at, and the drive chains kept snapping. Eventually, we went back to tires. If you want a tracked skid, get a tracked skid. Just my two cents.

[@user-pt6io2cq9n]

I agree, a track loader or skid steer. Can't have both in one machine.

[@leecaron9440]

Go with the rubber tracks over tires. Stay away from the steel tracks.

[@case85xtfan33]

100% disagree with you Bobcats can't take the otts Put a set of loegering mud tracks on our case 85xt and have not looked back

[@josiahdabill4862]

So we just purchased a 240 and the dealer told us to watch for low hours since the gauge cluster in prone to going out. We did look at one that a guy had 336 hours and he had a little plate saying that it was replaced at 1006. So guessing it has the gauge cluster changed out and the exhaust is a dead give away it has alot more hours then just 200. We purchased the one with 939 and the exhaust looks alot newer and they were the original owners.

[@stevewhit1117]

We had a 250 an 270 , had to change control panel on both of them, one shows 300hrs but truly it has 2800 an the other one shows 220hrs but truly has around 3000

[@stevewhit1117]

But still a good buy regardless

[@springsy6210]

im no expert at all. if the hours are correct, thats awesome and you got a good deal... if the hours are higher like some people are suggesting, i still think it looks like its in great condition for that age and hours (if higher). I personally like the foot controls. I think you take good care of your equipment so you wont have anything to worry about. looking forward to more videos about it.

[@j.c.smithprojects]

i had a john deere 260. it was a great machine for me. no real troubles. i got it with 590 hours and sold it with 2700 hours. i got $12950 for it 4 years ago. i replaced it with a john deere 318d. i think the 260 was a better unit for me. i dont think i would trust that hour meter to be true. i hope it treats you well.

[@mrX-fd4dz]

That has way more than 200 hours and it’s to sun faded there is no way it was shedkept

[@HiddenValleyHomestead]

I just started looking at these instead of tractors cuz they are priced about the same but they have a lot more power...and versatility... My primary need is snow.and ice removal after I grade my road and place gravel so these things will take care of all that beautifully...

[@nwmobearcat]

Lots of those out of that series had the instrument cluster replaced early on. Mine did. If it was a good dealer, the original hours were written somewhere, either in the cab, or in the engine compartment. Regardless looks like a decent machine, and you probably did ok on it.

[@texaspecanderosa]

Great deal -- I'm sure the original tires had dry rot with cracks after 20 years. They decided to sell so they changed out tires to a set of inexpensive used tires before they sold. Looks and sounds great --well done and a smart purchase!

[@s.pursell8901]

You should really set your e-brake when loading and unloading equipment Josh. Rocking your transmission like that in Park is very harmful. And it can also jump out of park and just start rolling. I've seen it happen. Very costly to repair.

[@theflyingstonemason6867]

I'm not brand loyal. Where's my Stihl hat? Great video. 😀

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

lol...you ever get a free hat? I wish Stihl would reach out to us...but so far nope

[@audiehoke8619]

I know this video is a year old, you got a good clean machine at a good price. As the few who know anything here have commented, the hours are wrong. All the 250 series had bad instrument clusters and wiring harness, yours has obviously been replaced. That is a good thing. I bought mine lightly used 15 years ago and still use it all the time. Mine has lived outside and at this age I have had to replace most of the rubber hydraulic lines. Even with good tires the wheel machines are a pig on ice, I keep thinking I want a track machine for the type of use I do now. My machine has been well taken care of with rear weights, paint is more faded than yours but no dings or scratches. I have thought would sell around $12,000 but I have never found a clean newer track machine that I trusted so I keep this one. Just put a new seat in it this week.

[@audiehoke8619]

On another note, I am 6'5" and it did not take me long to take that big tall black cover in the cockpit doorway off. It covers a couple of steel hydraulic lines attached to the frame there, I was going to cut it down and remount it but never did. The lines have never been a problem in all these years of use.

[@shaniaa9287]

So cool Josh! I love it. I'm only on one acre and would love to have something like that. You did great. Wishing you many good working hours with your new farm work hand. Moving and shaking now❣️ Wwoooo ❣️❣️❣️👍congrats on your new acquisition 🤩

[@jaredmayer3960]

General control philosophy for all heavy equipment is heavy end uphill always. Should back it on the trailer or up steep banks when there’s nothing in the bucket. Always cross chain equipment on the trailer too. If a tire goes flat the chains won’t come loose that way. Nice machine.

[@adeereplowboy]

The tachometer HAS been replaced. It’s got over 1000 hours on it. Probably under 2000 but definitely more than 200.

[@GoodOlBoy1976]

Havin one of them is awesome. We need one on our farm because neither tractor we have is good for digging dirt and rock we have.

[@ohiofarmlife4020]

They are a pretty solid machine, I run a 240! That series was know to be plagued with electrical problems, one of which could cause the dash cluster to need replaced which in turn would start the hours back at zero, not saying that’s the case with yours but there is a possibility. Looks like you found a nice unit that will serve you well! If you want to put better lights in it order replacements from tiger lights, I did it to mine and love it. Thanks for the video!

[@simonrowley4913]

Boys and toys. Nice buy Josh. Bumble bee the skid steer lol 👍🏻

[@wildefox1478]

That's awesome Josh, that machine looks great for it's age, a skid steer is a valuable asset to your farm!

[@gerryhoffman5667]

Nice skid steer Josh, Tires are $$$$ add tire ject& run them for a while. (Looks like a great deal). Might have a new hr clock,200hrs tire? All tires worn the same? Grease & operate will tell a lot! 250 is a nice machine.

[@wayne251975]

I have a 2003 250 series 2 model. The board up top was notorious for shorting out. When the board gets changed the hours get started at zero. The series 1 machines had some issues that got worked out but they are good machines. For the Hp they do lift more lb for lb than most of the competitors in the same hp models.

[@slew2827]

Boy I get it's 20 years old but with the tires worn out and the seat showing cushion and looks on the back of the arms it's been back into stuff I think that hour mark is off but still a very good price for the rig

[@jakeh6986]

nice buy nothing better than getting a good deal on machinery

[@toddwilliams8911]

We have a 1999 240 with ?????? Hours on it. Instrument cluster went about 10 years ago. Also had to replace the alternator and a couple hoses, but that’s about it. Solid machines.

[@mccnoutdoormaintenancellcc9868]

Great investment Sir cause the equipment can pay for another show vehicle maybe down the road. I'm working on the same thing purchasing about 6 acres.

[@mikedobson2988]

Looks like a good machine at a good price, as someone else commented, I would do a full service on it just to be safe

[@robertayers9424]

First year of that model. Tire wear doesn't match hour meter. If you take your serial number to a Deere dealer they can research warranty work that was done. Some early models had hydraulic problems.

[@billrandell4641]

Congrats on the new toy!!...Hope it gives you years of trouble free service..🇺🇸

[@sixosixo]

Looks like a really good deal to me. I spotted an Ford F series truck in the driveway, Josh...

[@jtraveny]

a friend of mine has an older bobcat from the 80s with a 4 cyl. mitsubishi gas engine it has the same control setup as your john deere. he said he would let me learn how to operate it sometime, so i can't wait for that

[@tysonjones3727]

Good buy Josh. I would not put over the tires tracks on another machine, ever. Mud gets in between the tires and tracks and it forces the tracks to squeeze the tires together. This completely destroyed the bearings, races and even axles tubes of a machine I bought and repaired. You can use the front bucket to lift the front tires off the ground, then jump out and shake front tires for movement, any movement is too much play in those axle bearings. This movement will also allow the axle seals to leak (another clue). Front ones will wear out before rears.

[@southerndirt9589]

Check out track hut for your tires and track only problem with those older john deere machines they are cold natured keep a high cranking amp battery should never have any trouble

Cool. Keep us posted!

[@fuddmethen]

open ROPS, I would have been okay at $8-$11K, anything over that I'd want enclosed cab with the very least heat.

[@eddygoodwin7089]

I have it’s little brother the 240 it’s been a good machine I picked it up for $3,500 because the auxiliary hydraulics we’re stuck in because the linkage was broke so I took a bar and manually closed the valve been using it for about 4 years now

[@curtwhite876]

That is a fantastic machine for the price. Glad you got it with the grapple bucket, you'll get tons of use out of it. Hope it wasn't stolen... (fingers crossed)

[@MichaelJones1527]

Josh unless you really need the tracks I would look at other options. I have owned tracks that I had on my first skid steer. They can be a lot of work putting off and on. The skid steer is more versatile without the tracks because can tear up some ground when you use them. If you're out in the pasture and spin around it will be like taking a plow to the ground. They will get you out of very messy situations, but I would weigh the pros and cons before I spend $2500 to 3k on a new set of tracks. There are plenty of other options other than tracks. Of course I have a trackloader T-300 Bobcat. I believe you got a great machine. Also if you put the tracks on that machine as small as it is. It will cut down on the useable horsepower. It will feel like you dropped ten to 15 hp with tracks on it. I would maximise what you can do without the tracks first . Just my experience and opinion. See ya Josh. I'll have a few of my FedEx Ground trucks going right close by today. Well actually everyday.

[@JohnR9965]

Nice....tracks are the way to go for sure. Just by looking at it on video it’s not been beat on. Great score!

[@taylorfraser988]

Shed Kept 200 hr machines look mint. This machine has 2k hrs at least.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I believe it's a true low hour machine....it's just been sitting and humidity has taken it's toll

[@Chinothebambino]

How do the control levers look? If they're worn down that's a good indicator of higher hours. Also paint in the floor boards, if its worn from boots rubbing on it. Its easy to tell if a machine has higher than 200 hours.

[@robertmccall8666]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer please tell me you called the local John Deere dealer and ran the vin with them. I like and follow your stuff and mate I've been a cop for 20 years and seen this so many times.... my best friend works on tractors and skids and we both watched the walk around 4 times and no way mate it's 200 hours... sorry hate to be the bearer of bad news nut we each spotted so many signs of wear and tear that is more consistent with over 3500 hours... in my years in policing this is done often a new hour meter on eBay sells for 89 bucks and is replace and we all be live your meter as.the truth. So many other people who have worked for years around skid steers have commented that no way 200 hours .... mate I'd be calling around John Deere dealers asking or take it to one they will tell you it's a scam machine .... sorry heard all the stories parked in a barn never used been so busy over the years and so on...

[@chadcampbell4970]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer Hate to tell you, but as several others have said, I'm afraid you got taken. 😥

[@case85xtfan33]

Stoney Ridge Farmer unless the previous owner put used rubber on that skid steer it is not a 200 hour machine I have a case 85xt and I live on swamp and rock piles and I have put close to 2500 hours on a set of tires before they came close to what you have there

[@clayseale]

Even though the hour meter looks to be tampered with in some way, that machine looks to be in great shape. If the grapple and other attachment came with, you got a smoking deal. I am in the market for one myself.

[@mountainmama4461]

Good for you. Hope you get a lot of good hours of work out of it.

[@taw8350]

Hey Josh just a heads up on the John Deere 200 series skid steers there are prone to having electrical problems with that dash panel, they can cause the machine to not start, or start but parking brake might not work along with other issues...many of those machines have had there panels replaced and when they are replace with a new one the hour meter will start at 0 again. I’m hoping that is not the case as to why yours only shows 200 hrs..if have any questions on that machine feel free to contact me I’ve have a lot of experience working on them.

[@Nevz86GT]

If the hours are accurate, that is a smoking deal. Looking forward to videos involving machine.

[@stanwooddave9758]

I agree with the other comment's reference the wear & tear on the tires, & exhaust. 200 hr's divided by a 40 hour work week, equals 5 weeks. The exhaust wear at the tip / end, say's something much different (much higher hour's) that a garage / barn queen.

[@Z1NJ1]

So i may be wrong, I don't think I am, but under the hour meter is a 1/10 meaning 285 = 2850 hours. I've run a few different skid steers never a John Deer, still a clean machine.

[@stuartmaier2465]

No, if you look closely it says 285.1, so it's the 'tenths' column.

[@robertmccall8666]

Yeah it's not 285 you are probably right with ur guess ... i would say it's a roll back aka a new hour meter .... it should be illegal to do but done often by contractors and then sell them off to old farmers who have no idea...

[@MichaelPetersenprideboy]

big boys with big toys

[@MeredithFarms]

Looks like you got a good deal! My only concern is the tires are wore way past 200 hrs. I’ve got a Takeuchi skid steer that’s a 1999 also I just put 2000 hours on it last week and it’s still going strong! I paid $10,000 for it and it is a track machine with brand new tracks when I bought it and it came with a bucket and a grapple. They are workhorses but I hate it when they break (especially the alternator) because they don’t make hands small enough to work inside those machines!

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

Finished watching: at 13K you should be OK.First thing is get a complete set of manuals including the shop/repair manual. Parts manual is a huge must have when looking for parts.Next will be replacing "timed out" parts: hoses (all),belts,etc. If you wait till something blows it will never happen where it's easy to recover machine and fix it. Wheeled skid steers will get extremely stuck in a matter of seconds when in sloppy conditions:good recovery winch and some snatch blocks will be handy. Get with JD and price the hydraulic drive motors,be sitting down when you do that. They WILL go out at some point and be sure they have not been obsoleted.

[@jasonbusch3624]

Keep the hydraulic fluid and filter changed and add Lucas Hydraulic Oil Booster and some Motorkote for Zero problems. It is worth every penny. An ounce of prevention is worth a mountain of cash when it comes to equipment.

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi..... Thank you 🎥👍👍👍

[@danaowen9014]

That left rear tire is installed backards if they are orig. I do not think that the dealer would have installed it that way. However you got a great price.

[@gussoefje6430]

Smart choice on selling the cars. You did it for what you need most. I love the vids Josh.

[@TheAlpine49]

It's worth what you paid. However, I think the tires and the faded paint tell a different story. Good luck and enjoy.

[@davidd8435]

Good luck on the new piece of equipment.

[@markrjones]

Nice investment, Josh. That will be my next big expenditure here at Cedar Falls Farm. I'm going slow in the process. Retired from the grind last year to enjoy farm life. Good luck up there. Enjoy the videos.

[@brenterickson1695]

$13 Grand was a real fair price. When you buy tires for it,go to the "block" style tread.They cost a little bit more but you'll get alot more life out of them. I had one rubber tire machine then went to tracks....never have regreted it....Enjoy your new toy....

[@garygriffin3114]

Without the grapple and tree shear that was a fantastic price. You got a nice machine cheap, Good luck with it I love my old Bobcat your going to appreciate having a Skid Steer. I was guessing $17,000

[@michaelroebuck4828]

I just paid 13000 for a 2001 240 that is showing 1800 hours. This was the second owner, so hours aren't verified, but looking at the machine it looks to be about right.

[@quikmcw]

WOW I think that was an awesome deal! Next video request: give some information on how you make supporting cash for the farm operations.

[@destroked3315]

I Wish you were closer . I have a set of over the tire tracks I just took off a used john deere skid I just bought. I would give them too you . But they are heavy and shipping would be crazy I'm sure . I'm in Ma.