rustyedge1 169 #1 Posted August 5, 2023 Looking at this machine at auction, I know the owner who passed. He bought it new and used it for plowing snow only and some mowing. Believe it is all original with deck and dozer blade. Any info on value from your experience would be appreciated..Ballpark... Thanks in advance. Also is they're supposed to be something in the center slot photo'd ?? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,454 #2 Posted August 5, 2023 Value out where you are is less than up here. If that tractor runs and you can test the hydro transmission to be sure it's good then the machine is worth maybe 300 to 400. A non running hydro is a $200 parts tractor. If the dozer blade is complete and not unreasonably worn, that's worth a good 100 to 150. Mowing deck likely the same. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,657 #3 Posted August 6, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Value out where you are is less than up here. If that tractor runs and you can test the hydro transmission to be sure it's good then the machine is worth maybe 300 to 400. A non running hydro is a $200 parts tractor. If the dozer blade is complete and not unreasonably worn, that's worth a good 100 to 150. Mowing deck likely the same. My opinion the deck isn't worth much. After using aTac-A- Matic deck for 44 years I wouldn't use it unless I modifited it. And I have one just like it, well most of it. Gave one part away that's need to make it work. Edited August 6, 2023 by Lee1977 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustyedge1 169 #4 Posted August 6, 2023 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: If the dozer blade is complete and not unreasonably worn, that's worth a good 100 to 150. Mowing deck likely the same. Motor strong at low or high speed no noises or smoke, I tried the transmission out, seems good will pull the front wheel off the ground, no slipping. Blade looks complete. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,158 #5 Posted August 6, 2023 It looks all origonal and all there, I assume it's there, but I can't see the axle bracket. Plus you have some history. Probably a $500 bill for the package at my auction. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonytoro416 1,034 #6 Posted August 6, 2023 Nothing belongs in the slot. The markings are wore off of the plate but is a marker for the Hydrostat. To show neutral or forward or reverse 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustyedge1 169 #7 Posted August 6, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said: I can't see the axle bracket. Probably laying around somewhere, will look things over if I get it bought. Don't really need it but we all know how that goes. Edited August 6, 2023 by rustyedge1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrblanke 857 #8 Posted August 6, 2023 Looks like an ideal tractor to find at an auction. All original and it runs! I'd say go for it! Im with @Ed Kennell on this. Probably every bit of $500 bucks ±$50 around here for the package. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,316 #9 Posted August 6, 2023 11 hours ago, rustyedge1 said: He bought it new and used it for plowing snow only and some mowing. Years and years of plowing means a lot of vibration and twisting forces were sent into the rear axle bracket and you NEED to look at the rear plate on the frame where the Unidrive bolts on to check for visual cracks. If it is cracked, it can be fixed, but requires disassembling it to repair / reinforce the frame right. Also check the condition of the lower steering support - it is cast iron and WILL break if the frame twists. This 854 parts tractor frame was used only for plowing - frame is cracked and twisted, yet fixable..... 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustyedge1 169 #10 Posted August 6, 2023 6 hours ago, ri702bill said: Will be sure to check that, thanks.... Dan 6 hours ago, ri702bill said: Years and years of plowing means a lot of vibration and twisting forces were sent into the rear axle bracket and you NEED to look at the rear plate on the frame where the Unidrive bolts on to check for visual cracks. If it is cracked, it can be fixed, but requires disassembling it to repair / reinforce the frame right. Also check the condition of the lower steering support - it is cast iron and WILL break if the frame twists. This 854 parts tractor frame was used only for plowing - frame is cracked and twisted, yet fixable..... 6 hours ago, ri702bill said: Years and years of plowing you NEED to look at the rear plate on the frars and years of plowing means a lot of vibration and twisting forces were sent into the rear axle bracket me where the Unidrive bolts on to check for visual cracks. If it is cracked, it can be fixed, but requires disassembling it to repair / reinforce the frame right. Also check the condition of the lower steering support - it is cast iron and WILL break if the frame twists. This 854 parts tractor frame was used only for plowing - frame is cracked and twisted, yet fixable..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
