grnlark 487 #1 Posted February 28, 2012 In my travels today I came across a pretty clean and original Magna-Trac tractor. I had a chance to buy one of these several years ago but just couldn't meet on price with the owner. This one seems to be considerably nicer. It's a ready-to-go machine with the original Briggs 23 (9hp), super solid mower deck that supposedly works mint and an original push blade plow. There's some slop in the steering, typical surface rust as is common on these, the tires are decent and hood has a few minor dents here and there but nothing of any major significance. If space wasn't an issue, my intent would be to buy it and keep it. The reality is that I'm unsure if I'd keep it or save it from the dark dungeon its in now and pass it along. Either way, putting a value on one of these has me stumped. I've seen them sell super cheap and others I've seen sell pretty decent. The current owner is firm on one number that has me apprehensive. If you had to put a number on this machine (clearly based off my two cr@ppy cell phone pictures) what would you be thinking? Thanks, Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,555 #2 Posted February 28, 2012 Have no idea on the value but thats a pretty neat little tractor. Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,338 #3 Posted February 28, 2012 I'll take a wild uneducated guess. If it runs good and the attchments are in good usable shape....$350-$400. Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,066 #4 Posted February 28, 2012 I would take a stab..........$350 I have nothing to go by on this, but would feel that would be more than fair. Just my .02 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #5 Posted February 28, 2012 I wouldn't give over $100 not knowing about what type of transmission and rear end is in it, but that just me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #6 Posted February 28, 2012 It all depends on condition and weather it runs or not. If it runs good and you can drive it around, $300-$350. If you cant hear it run and can't drive it, $100-$150 MAX just my :twocents-twocents: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #7 Posted February 28, 2012 I'd have to agree with Sparky. It does sounds as though it does run and cut grass. Not a real common tractor around here and it might have limited interest. Like you said, you don't know whether or not you are going to keep it so the trick is not to pay too much for it. If he insists on anything above 400 I'd have to close my eyes and walk away. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 487 #8 Posted February 28, 2012 I'd have to agree with Sparky. It does sounds as though it does run and cut grass. Not a real common tractor around here and it might have limited interest. Like you said, you don't know whether or not you are going to keep it so the trick is not to pay too much for it. If he insists on anything above 400 I'd have to close my eyes and walk away. And thats where my head is too. I was at $400 and he wont budge off $500. It does run and mow, but $500 was just a bit too much in my opinion, thus the reason I passed. I think I just needed the reassurance that I just got. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #9 Posted February 28, 2012 I would have to agree with the 350-400 range. I would think on the open market (ebay for example) it would sell for $500. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hydro 131 #10 Posted March 17, 2012 I'll take a wild uneducated guess. If it runs good and the attchments are in good usable shape....$350-$400. Mike......... Up here that's more commonly known as A Scientific Wildass Guess. Any luck on the purchase? Looks neat! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #11 Posted March 17, 2012 Hydro, I like that. I may have to use that. Scientific Wildass Guess. Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
