Found: C-121 and 2 C-81s Approx. Value?

[WheelHorseGuy37 0]

 I found these tractors at a old ladys house, they've been sitting outside for probably a long time, but all of the engines turn over, and all of the transmissions and clutches work like they should, except the 12hp tractors engine feels a little tight. They all are completely intact, and everything is there, exept the seats are going to need redone, the paint is not very good at all, and most of the tires hold air but are cracked. there are 2 mower decks, front push blade, and wheel horse trailer in the line of attachments.

 

I'm just wondering what the value would be right now, the value if i could get them running, and the restored value? Also what price would be appropriate to buy these at?

 

I have a C81 and i love it, I'm looking to expand the collection of this is a good move to make. Any help would be greatly appriciated, I am new to this forum.

 

[47JDG 65]

They are not worth much in my opinion in that kind of state of condition. Running changes the ball game all together, and restored is another story yet. eBay is a good place to see what people are willing to pay. Look up some similar models in various condition and watch what they bring, then you will know. People tend to pay more on eBay than on Craigslist or other classifieds sites I have noticed. From your description I would only pay $150 - $250 for everything..other guys I am sure would be willing to pay more, maybe a lot more...and some not willing to pay what I would. Without pictures its really hard to say..I have a C-81 also and love it

[WheelHorseGuy37 0]

what would they be worth running? any idea?

[47JDG 65]

Just my opinion, others will chim in shortly I am sure who buy and sell a lot more of these things than I do...but, in that kind of condition still BUT each one running good and reliably I would say each one should be worth between $250 - $350 tops...and once the seats are replaced, tractors cleaned up some and mowing decks and things all working well, they should be worth between $400 - $600 each. This is just my guesstimation. Also, I am basing this off if you were to try and buy or sell each one individually.

 

I will also add that there is a guy who has two C-121 hydro tractors for sale all summer long near me. They have sat outside forever and look like it too. One supposedly runs, which I doubt from the way it looks, and the other don't run and has no compression when I spun the engine by hand. He has a good 42 inch deck, wheel weights for one, two sets of tire chains, and a push blade. He is asking $500 or best offer and they have sat there for a long time on a pretty busy highway. In my opinion he is asking about twice as much as what he would realistically get for them. They look pretty bad, are covered in filth, and have had a hard life.

Edited July 16, 2013 by 47JDG

[pacer 3,168]

I agree on the value being low - you can really open a can of worms on this kind of deal, or,,(less likely) get a real find.

 

I recently bought a 1054 in similar condition you are describing for $250 that I should have only paid maybe a $100 for - sitting out for some period of time, non running, not even able to try as a roller. I based my decision on the price because it was same owner after 1st year and it was in surprisingly original condition - but .... it was a mess, bad worse rust than it appeared, while engine turned over, it needed a rebuild, parts worn out all over - it was a LOT of work and expense

[WheelHorseGuy37 0]

okay, well the guy wants around 200, and I'd like to pay him 150. thats for everthing, but would that be too much?

[47JDG 65]

I think $150 sounds pretty safe from your description and sight unseen. They are worth a lot more parted out unfortunately then in the state they are in. I don't see how you can loose at all for $150.

[WheelHorseGuy37 0]

well, I'm going to hopefully buy them next weekend. I'll keep you guys updated. thanks to 47JDG and pacer for the help.

[Wheel Horse Kid 105]

$150-$200 sounds like a very good deal to me! Good Luck!

[WheelHorseGuy37 0]

what would be the differnces between a c-120 and a c-121?

[Jake Kuhn 1,554]

The c121 had the gas tank under the fender pan. C120 had the gas tank where the battery is on the c121. Not sure what else is different besides decals.

[Ed Kennell 38,020]

You can't go wrong at $150 if you part some of it out , and keep what you can use. See my post " CL quick find"  for idea on prices.

[Kelly 1,029]

If the weights are the cast iron ones, and WH, I would have paid him the $200 and had everything home by now, the weights IF WH cast ones are worth all of the $200 the rest is free, if the decks are in good shape, not counting paint, $100 each easy, I pay sight unseen $75 to 100 each for complete tractors, if the trailer is a WH one and in good to fair shape it's $50 to 150, offer the $150 but sounds like a fair deal at the asking price. pictures would help.

[WheelHorseGuy37 0]

The owner works 5-9 weekdays, otherwise i would have pictures, and i probably would of purchased them by now. I'm really excited to work on them.