Buyer's Guide for Farmers: Used Cultivators

The price of a used cultivator depends on the size, age, and condition of the machine. Larger cultivators command higher prices, and newer models are generally more valuable due to advanced features. With manufacturers like Simba there is no new machinery to set the price, but the popularity of the brands equipment ensures a strong second-hand market. Well-maintained cultivators from trusted brands like Simba are in high demand, contributing to competitive pricing in the used machinery market. Overall market dynamics, economic conditions, and regional variations also play a role in influencing the pricing of used agricultural equipment. Buyers should carefully consider these factors when entering the second-hand cultivator market.

Price of New Cultivators vs Used Cultivators

The cost of new cultivators, like many types of agricultural equipment, has risen significantly in recent years. This trend is down to advancements in technology, inflation, and increased production costs. As a result, purchasing good quality, second-hand cultivators has become a financially savvy option for many farmers. Opting for used equipment can lead to substantial savings without necessarily compromising on performance or quality. Buying used farm machinery is also an environmentally friendly choice, as it extends the life of existing machinery. The team here at AMTEC thoroughly inspect and verify the condition of all used farm equipment to ensure it meets our standards and provides good value to our customers.

Brand-Based Price Ranges for Cultivators

Horsch

Horsch Cultivators and cover a wide range of budgets, from mighty 10 and 12m machines that command a price tag in excess of £60,000 to the smaller and older cultivators like the FG which sell for Sub £10,000 there is something in the Horsch range to suit most farm sizes and types.

Väderstad

Like Horsch, the Väderstad cultivator range covers a wide variety of options, from primary cultivators like the Väderstad TopDown to seedbed creators like the NZ, Väderstad have a solution for most cultivation needs. With an extensive range like this it figures that the prices match, again for some of the large newer models prices can exceed £70,000-£80,000 whereas the older NZ’s and Carriers can be around £5,000.

Simba

Simba on the other hand, no longer make their machinery so used Simba machinery in good condition can dictate a good price. Some of the most popular machines like the 6.6M X-press and Simba Cultipress in particularly good condition will fetch circa £40,000. Simba machinery was very well built and there is plenty of Simba discs on the market today which were made in the 1980’s and still command prices ranging from £1,000 to £5,000.

Sumo

Built in Yorkshire, Sumo machinery was designed for the UK farming industry but is now sold around the world. The Sumo range of cultivators if wide ranging from large primary cultivators to stubble rakes, so can cater for most farming systems. In the second hand market most Sumo machinery sell for mid to late teens with some of the older cultivators going for under £10,000.