Andyinchville
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- Joined
- Nov 24, 2006
- Messages
- 110
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- Occupation
- Lawn Maintenance / Property Development
HI All,
I am looking at buying a farm (approx 67 acres) and it needs alot of clearing
(almost all is 15 year old growth since it was previously timbered).
I am looking at 2 machines that are in similar condition (per the owners since they are relatively far away (500 miles)...Both reportedly 30% UC....
The 977K is $5500 but the 973 is $16500.....I like the lower price of the 977 BUT do you think it's worth it to get the newer machine because it is hydrostatic?
I am in the lawn care business and I like the hydro machines WAY more than the old belt drives....I also drive trucks with Automatics more than sticks...Would this mean I should get the 973 over the 977?
Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Andrew
PS - I realize both machines are huge but since I am not an expert operator I think the extra power and size would make up for the lack of expertise....I can operate my Case 680E backhoe very well tho (I have to say I do gravitate towards the bigger stuff OR would you think I should go smaller so in the future I could possibly do some side jobs excavating for others without having to resort to hiring a low boy all the time to move my stuff?
I am looking at buying a farm (approx 67 acres) and it needs alot of clearing
(almost all is 15 year old growth since it was previously timbered).
I am looking at 2 machines that are in similar condition (per the owners since they are relatively far away (500 miles)...Both reportedly 30% UC....
The 977K is $5500 but the 973 is $16500.....I like the lower price of the 977 BUT do you think it's worth it to get the newer machine because it is hydrostatic?
I am in the lawn care business and I like the hydro machines WAY more than the old belt drives....I also drive trucks with Automatics more than sticks...Would this mean I should get the 973 over the 977?
Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Andrew
PS - I realize both machines are huge but since I am not an expert operator I think the extra power and size would make up for the lack of expertise....I can operate my Case 680E backhoe very well tho (I have to say I do gravitate towards the bigger stuff OR would you think I should go smaller so in the future I could possibly do some side jobs excavating for others without having to resort to hiring a low boy all the time to move my stuff?