[AT] Update on the MF 1155

[James Peck]

I sent a few weeks 20 years back working next to an import/export business in east El Paso. I saw a lot of used John Deere, Caterpillar, and Bridgeport going south.

[Grant Brians] <snip>  I caught the comment about pricing of machinery. Historically and even recently prices of new and used tractors are lower in California than anywhere other than maybe Texas. There are multiple reasons. First, the sheer size of California agriculture from the standpoint of crop production. Second, many of the tractors needed are limited in horsepower by the need to handle the specialty crops so there are more sold. Third, we farm year round so many units accumulate a LOT of hours. Third, there is more competition between dealerships than in most parts of the country. This is changing a little with John Deere and AGCO promoting the HUGE dealership groups which seriously raises the prices farmers pay.... Last, the sheer number of used units that ship to Mexico. <snip>
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