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Does anyone know anything about Goettsch Farms LLC in Calamus Iowa? I am looking at buying a tractor from them and they seem difficult to talk with. I spoke with Lonny Goettsch and it appears to have very strong German accented English. The last time I tried to get a hold of him to request a invoice. I got a reply back I could not call that area? One time I got a message the number was not working. I am not sending money. Any interaction will be face to face but for me that is a 8 hours drive one way. I want to make sure I am not being swindled.

Anyone have any experience shipping a #2200 tractor and the attachments by freight. I have the truck to pull anything but don't have the trailer. I am not sure I can find a flat bed to rent that will handle the tractor length with bucket and attachements.


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It appears that the company ships as well as sells equipment. https://goettschfarms.com/shipping-services/

I don't trust any company you cannot have excellent communication with though.


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I'd also personally see and try out any equipment. I think you got that covered though. wink


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Don't do it. If that's the best someone who stands to make money off of you can do, ask yourself how helpful they'll be after they have your money.

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Sales Manager : Norman Simpson
(563) 224-2424

Try this number

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Originally Posted by mtj21
Sales Manager : Norman Simpson
(563) 224-2424

Try this number

That was the number I was trying with no luck. I called him back 563-265-6077 and it worked once right after he called me. When I called him back to ask about trucking it said I could not call the number, strange.

His heavy accent had me a bit on the cautious side. I know in no way will money be sent or wired. I will test it and take my son who has the same exact tractor. I could haul the tractor back on a double axle car hauler but the implements might be a problem getting them in my truck bed and attached to the tractor.

I still may not do the deal.

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Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad
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You have me at an disadvantage, Brethren?

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They kin to that fugger what runs the RFD TV channel? Only place I ever saw or heard that name.

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Originally Posted by kingfisher
Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad
Brethren....

You have me at an disadvantage, Brethren?



Hooties............LOL

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As a follow up to the topic. The more I dug the more I realized it could be a scam. It turned out to be a overseas scam for the Kubota B3030 tractor. Not able to call and then once I did talk with someone it sounded scripted. The last kicker was the email from a ex-wife selling her husbands tractor. She had gave all brokering duties to a foreign logistic company. After I said to many red flags I am out I get a invoice from the logistics company to wire the money. They needed my drivers license number, Social security and a face picture. How dumb do they think we are?

Avoid these names, they all are part of it. It's possible some names are just hacked. How do I notify the government?

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Lonny Goettsch.

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I see their trucks on the road, but that does not mean someone can't run a scam using the name.


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How much $ was this tractor and attachments?


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Originally Posted by Tarkio
How much $ was this tractor and attachments?

In the ball park of $14,485.00


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