[DirtMerchant]

Stumbled across this And I'm wondering if it's a reasonable price.

2001 John Deere 240 Skid Steer Loader, 2-Speed, 51 HP 2.9L Diesel, 65 Bucket, Hours Read: 553.9, S/N: 340180

Includes
2006 Bull Dog 718H Trailer, 8,000 Lb

He's asking 10,000


Trailer seems in solid shape. Skid steer has a couple rips in the seat. It's in washington and was thinking of driving down.


A friends looking into getting one for his farm. You guys know way more about skidsteers then i do

 

[bobcat_ron]

Well it's a Deere, so no one wants to read my opinion.

 

[Scag48]

Not a bad deal for what it is, IMO. To me, that's what I would pay for a Deere because they aren't my first choice. However, if a guy really was looking for a 240, seems to me that's probably below value by a couple grand, plus it comes with a trailer.

 

[DeereMan85]

Stumbled across this And I'm wondering if it's a reasonable price.

2001 John Deere 240 Skid Steer Loader, 2-Speed, 51 HP 2.9L Diesel, 65 Bucket, Hours Read: 553.9, S/N: 340180

Includes
2006 Bull Dog 718H Trailer, 8,000 Lb

He's asking 10,000

Trailer seems in solid shape. Skid steer has a couple rips in the seat. It's in washington and was thinking of driving down.

A friends looking into getting one for his farm. You guys know way more about skidsteers then i do

I looked up the history on this skid, and it was originally sold to a rental company. Last reported hours were higher than what is listed. 2-speed was not available on this unit. PM me if you want more info.

 

[P.Services]

I looked up the history on this skid, and it was originally sold to a rental company. Last reported hours were higher than what is listed. 2-speed was not available on this unit. PM me if you want more info.

say thankyou, he just saved your a$$.

 

[DUSTYCEDAR]

thats why i come here good people helping others out.

 

[mow king]

after buying/selling about 5 JD 240's...the hour meters on these things fail a lot...check the condition to determine the hours.

 

[DirtMerchant]

I looked up the history on this skid, and it was originally sold to a rental company. Last reported hours were higher than what is listed. 2-speed was not available on this unit. PM me if you want more info.

Holy **** thank you.

pm'ed

 

[bobcat_ron]

So basically run like the wind?

 

[Construct'O]

If you wanted, first go look at the machine and trailer,then decide if it is anything your interested.

Now you know about the hours,ask him up front about the hour meter.Just might be something you can use against the deal, to make even a better deal, then what he wanted to start with.

Who knows might save yourself 2K

Main thing is if it is really what you want.Good Luck:usflag:

 

[DeereMan85]

I wouldn't necessarily say that the seller is being dishonest. He may be one of several people who have owned it and was misled by the guy before him. The 2-speed is kinda blatant though, since it wasn't (and still isn't) available in that size skid steer.

If the unit were what the owner says it is, I could get around $12k out of it here.

You're going to have to judge by condition and driving it. Average hours would probably be around 3000, so use that as a baseline to work off of. With that many hours $9-10k would be more accurate. Your region may differ. Look at similar listings in your area on MachineryTrader to get an idea of what is typical.

 

[TSB group]

You will find a lot of know it alls on here bashing other brands. I own 2 Deere's and love them just fine! I has everything to do with the right machine for the application, then dealer support over brand.

A lot of people run the Bobcats, just as a lot of people run exmark. It doesn't make them better! You most important thing to look at is, will it work for the job it has to do! Do your homework, and then visit the local dealers to you!

And definately check with people on here to give you inside info on a particular piece of equipment. These can be very costly mistakes!

 

[mow king]

Of the 5 or so JD skidsteers of that vintage I've sold...they've all had their hour meters replaced on them. I'd base the hours on condition with my gut saying 2500-3000k hours are probably on it.

I'd say the machine is worth $7500-$8500 and the trailer is worth $1500-$2500. Might be a decent deal.

 

[ioilyouin]

You will find a lot of know it alls on here bashing other brands. I own 2 Deere's and love them just fine! I has everything to do with the right machine for the application, then dealer support over brand.

A lot of people run the Bobcats, just as a lot of people run exmark. It doesn't make them better! You most important thing to look at is, will it work for the job it has to do! Do your homework, and then visit the local dealers to you!

And definately check with people on here to give you inside info on a particular piece of equipment. These can be very costly mistakes!

what is an exmark?

 

[Junior M]

He didnt just compare mowers to equipment, did he? :nono:

 

[Bleed Green]

what is an exmark?

An exmark is a mower and yes Jr. yes I think he did...

 

[MattnSTL]

He also brought up a year old thread...

 

[ksss]

say thankyou, he just saved your a$$.

My thoughts exactly.:weightlifter:

 

[Junior M]

He also brought up a year old thread...

He should be banned..

speaking of JD skidsteers, where's picasso and his sideways 332. :cool2: :laugh: