I agree, but a "dependable" used tractor, to pull said equipment, is going to cost more, so it equals out a little.
I always attend the farm equipment consignment auctions. The fall sale prices for equipment are always lower then. If one plans ahead a little, $ can be saved, and made. The Spring sales gives a chance to see neighbors and get valuable information , and connections.
Having a background in the ag. machinery business 33 yrs., helps too.