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Tips on Buying a Used Tractor

Nov. 15 2023 Buying Guide By Togerson's Equipment

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While there isn’t much difference between new and used tractors in terms of parts and equipment, shopping for a used model is often much more difficult. While the extra work is often worth the benefit of a lower sales price, if you’re struggling to find a used tractor that fits your needs, we recommend reading through our helpful shopping tips below. 

Budget

Tractors are considered to be rather expensive pieces of machinery. While used models are typically much more affordable than new ones, it's important to have a budget set for your used tractor, to ensure you don’t overspend or fall into a dangerous amount of debt. In fact, we encourage you to have a budget set for your used tractor before you step foot onto the dealership lot. 

Reviews

There are a number of helpful resources out there on how to buy a good-quality used tractor. However, one of the best ways to ensure you’re purchasing a quality used tractor is to check out consumer reviews. These can tell you a lot about the pros and cons of a specific make and model and help you figure out which of the many used tractors on the lot is the best fit for your needs. 

Inspect 

Inspecting a used tractor is one of the most important parts of the buying process, and the only way to guarantee you’re purchasing a quality model. While you’re welcome to inspect the model yourself, it may be wise to hire a professional to complete the job for you. After you’ve completed your inspection, don’t forget to also run your model’s VIN number through a reporting agency to check if there are any unexpected damages, accidents, or issues with the model. 

While an inspection is the only guaranteed way to ensure your used tractor is in good condition, purchasing a model from a reputable dealership is also a great way to ensure you’re browsing through quality used tractor models. If you’re looking for a reputable used tractor dealership in the state of Montana, we recommend visiting one of the fourteen Torgerson's Equipment dealerships located across our great state.