Pilot78 7 #1 Posted April 2, 2012 Hello, I am new to this forum and I live out west in SLC-Ut. I got interested in the wheel horse for the use oft tugging my Taylorcraft airplane in and out of the hangar and for my kids to putt around our little airport on. I have found several here locally and I am going to check them out his week. One I think is a 1962 serial #32416 with an electric start motor but is missing the hood, and the other 2 are RJ58 models that appear to be fairly complete. One of the RJ58 is a little rusty and the other looks to be in better shape. My question is what are they worth? Of course I would like to purchase them as cheap as possible but I don't want to over pay either. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks. Brian SLC-UT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorHfuhruhurr 137 #2 Posted April 2, 2012 Do you have any photos? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pilot78 7 #3 Posted April 2, 2012 Here are a few that I have of the RJ58. Last time it ran was 5 yrs ago. Brian 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pilot78 7 #4 Posted April 2, 2012 A few more..... What would this RJ58 be worth in this condition?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #5 Posted April 2, 2012 Does the MG (or other British auto) go too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #6 Posted April 2, 2012 I don't really know what its worth, but it looks like it has alot of potential!! Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #7 Posted April 2, 2012 Original shower cap muffler on that one! I would give $200 for it in a min! max would be $250 as you cant hear it run. Running and driving with no funny noises, all gears and brakes working, $400 max. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,124 #8 Posted April 2, 2012 I don't know about Utah, but in that condition, it wouldn't last very long around here. You have to consider...they aren't making any more of 'em. How much are they asking, if you don't mind me asking? Sorry, where's my manners? :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHEEL HORSE BILL 7 #9 Posted April 3, 2012 I agree with smoreau 200 min and 400 in running cond.Good luck let us know how you make out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay in nc 210 #10 Posted April 3, 2012 400 with the midget or sprite! Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,066 #11 Posted April 3, 2012 Looks to have the tag too! Look around for a belt cover as well. Otherwise it looks really nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #12 Posted April 3, 2012 shame the wheel arch fenders are not for RJ58 but later model , If the tractor was in the UK , the price would reach upto $1000 or alot more , they are rarer that hens teeth over here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #13 Posted April 3, 2012 $3-350 :handgestures-thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pilot78 7 #14 Posted April 3, 2012 Thanks for all the input..... the guy is asking $400 for the RJ58, but it hasn't ran for about 5 years so I think it's a little high, I did find the belt guard for it under the seat. I think I will offer him $250 to start and see where it goes. I found a 1962 complete Lawn Ranger last night too, running and comes with a plow. I offered him $300 and he said let him think it over for a day.... it has sentimental value to him so we will see what he says tonight. I found another 1962 Lawn Ranger that is in great shape but missing the hood and belt guard, it has nice new rear tires he is asking $100.00. You never know within one week of starting to look I may have 3 horses in the barn. Brian SLC-UT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,124 #15 Posted April 3, 2012 Good luck in your quest Brian, let us know how it works out. :popcorn: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,679 #16 Posted April 3, 2012 looks like it has 701 fenders $300-350 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pilot78 7 #17 Posted April 3, 2012 No matter how much wheelin' Dealin' I could muster the guy won't budge off $400.00. I think I may let is sit for a week or so. Brian SLC-UT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum 4 #18 Posted April 4, 2012 @pilot78 does thatt have the kohler or the briggs???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #19 Posted April 4, 2012 $350-400 is a reasonable price for that RJ. Yes it not running but as long as it spins and has compression, no big deal. Even if it was running you would still have to go through the carb and tune it up. It looks to have a nice hood and a serial tag, not may of those around anymore. It has a exhaust heat shield and a fairly nice steering wheel. Look through ebay and old ads here on RS for prices if these parts were missing. A nice hood could run up to $100, heat shield $50, steering wheel $50.... on and on. At the end of the day you may find one that is running but it will soak you a lot more if these parts were missing or you would like to swap out for better parts. Not to mention the original Fairbanks recoil is still present. I will agree though its missing the belt guard, that hurts.... and the fenders are not RJs but.... the tool kit and fenders were an option for RJs, therefore, no biggie.... unless you prefer the look. @pilot78 does thatt have the kohler or the briggs???? Kohler.... should be a K91 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
