[AT] Re: Off topic but greatreading ---- Somewhat back on topic

[dglass]

You probably won't get anything like you rented for $7500, but there are 
lots of good backhoe/loaders used around in the $4000-$8000 range. If 
you are handy with tools, there are plenty around that need a little 
work.  Remember, yours will probably never be put to work like the 
rental one either. I have bought tractors that the owner said was wore 
out and had them operate well for many years. Remember, the bigger they 
get, the heavier they are.

Rob Gray wrote:

> That is true. I've been on this group since '95 I think (almost always 
> a lurker instead of a contributor). Every so often the off topic issue 
> gets argued about for a while and then it dies down.
>
> I have a tractor question. I live on a piece of property that could 
> really use some heavy duty landscaping and rock moving and the like. I 
> rented a New Holland tractor last fall that had a backhoe and front 
> end loader, and that thing was awesome. It was exactly what I need 
> around here. Do I have any options that are in the reasonable range 
> for getting such a machine for less than say $7,500? I don't care if 
> it is old or new, I just need the front end loader and back hoe in a 
> bad way...
>
> Rob Gray
> NE PA
>
>
>
> dglass wrote:
>
>> I agree with you premise, but when there is no tractor talk, this 
>> other stuff binds the group together.  I wish there was more tractor 
>> talk, but what is stopping it?  When tractor talk is abundant, this 
>> problem takes care of itself.
>>
>> Joe Prindle wrote:
>>
>>> Perhaps it would be more appropriate to use the "OT" designation to 
>>> denote
>>> a post that is "On Topic" since those posts appear to be in the 
>>> minority
>>> as of late.
>>> If you want to debate the pros and cons of the Reagan 
>>> administration, or
>>> compare the lives of school teachers and garbage men, then kindly do it
>>> off list. Those are serious subjects and a meaningful and productive
>>> debate of them exceeds the scope or purpose of the tractor list. 
>>> Blanket
>>> statements are little more than an admission of ignorance of the 
>>> subject
>>> at hand.
>>> Joe
>>>
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