One of the biggest perks of buying used JD is the parts availability . Even for 40-year-old models, you can usually find what you need at the local dealer by tomorrow morning.

Check the hydraulic seals and the PTO shaft. A little dust is fine; a puddle of fluid is a negotiation point.

5,000 hours on a well-maintained machine is often better than 1,000 hours of neglect. Check the service logs!

Check out MachineFinder or local estate auctions. Sometimes the best deals are the ones currently sitting in a neighbor's shed under a tarp. What’s your "dream" model number for the farm, or