ERguy44
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Hello.... First time poster, long time lurker...... I am posting a question that has mostly likely been asked a 100 times before, but I am looking to purchase a dozer for use around my 80 or so acres. Basically I would be using it clear thick brush, build a few roads and general shenanigans around my place. I am looking at a few JD 450 and 550 models. I was wondering what a "good" price would be for these certain models. I realize there are many different variables in play to determine cost. The one is a 450C with approx 4600 hours and 300 hrs on new undercarriage. Also has a winch and recently rebuilt C-frame. Owner is asking 16K. I have driven it. Seems very tight. Well greased and proper documentation of scheduled fluid changes. The next is a 1980 550 with what the owner described to me via phone call as approx 75% undercarriage and winch. Owner wants 24K. Dozer looks very clean in pics.
Thanks again for any help and guidance. I know these questions are extremely broad. I also realize renting may make more sense financially, but I have all kinds of toys I dont really need and I have always wanted a dozer.
Thanks again for any help and guidance. I know these questions are extremely broad. I also realize renting may make more sense financially, but I have all kinds of toys I dont really need and I have always wanted a dozer.