Should I?

fred.950

Member
Mixed Farmer
Location
Dorset/Wiltshire
655c rogator 6000 lts yes or no?
If you are reasonably confident in the mechanical department I would definitely consider it.
A lot would depend on hours and how it has been looked after obviously but I’ve generally found them very reliable. They just suffer with annoying oil leaks and electrical gremlins.
 

Banana Bar

Member
Arable Farmer
Location
Bury St Edmunds
I sold a 655c with 6000 hrs about a year ago. It was an awesome machine which I doubt can be bettered for ride. We had it from new and it was not without issue although it was doing 1200 - 1400 hr / yr. King pins are the biggest issue at that age but may well of been changed and upgraded.
Unfortunately the value of it at 6000 hrs was dreadful, to the point I was offed more for the wheels than the sprayer from one dealer! I did sell it locally, eventually for a good sum. We replaced with a new Bateman RB55, might tell you what you need to know!

BB
 

Hortonlad

New Member
I sold a 655c with 6000 hrs about a year ago. It was an awesome machine which I doubt can be bettered for ride. We had it from new and it was not without issue although it was doing 1200 - 1400 hr / yr. King pins are the biggest issue at that age but may well of been changed and upgraded.
Unfortunately the value of it at 6000 hrs was dreadful, to the point I was offed more for the wheels than the sprayer from one dealer! I did sell it locally, eventually for a good sum. We replaced with a new Bateman RB55, might tell you what you need to know!

BB
Many thanks for your kind reply, so would you buy a 4800 hr machine with quite a lot of warranty, and what should I be asking to be upgraded?
I do appreciate your time.
if you would prefer a conversation I would like to ask you a few questions over the phone thanks.
Craig.
 

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