What Was My Wheel Horse Tractor Worth When It Was New?

[Cutlas3391 776]

I was wondering what my Wheel Horse Tractor cost when it was new? I search the site and didn't see any documents or and information on prices. It would be cool if someone had a list or if there's a list out there on all the Wheel Horse tractors from 1950s to 1990s on prices when they come out of the showroom.

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[AMC RULES 37,130]

  Agreed, that would be pretty cool to see        

[Wishin4a416 2,191]

I still have my receipt from 87. 312-8, wheel weights, 42'' side discharge and snowblade.  2969.00

[REDOFCOURSE 21]

I still have my receipt. 1987 418A = $3295. 42" sd mower deck $512

[dcrage 628]

What model is yours -- 420LSE??? -- Doesn't that put it in a "league of its own" when in comes to $s?

[Cutlas3391 776]

No that's not mine just a sweet picture I found when I was researching for WH tractor prices....

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[wh500special 2,179]

You need to get into collecting literature!  A lot of times you'll find price lists in those treasure chests. 

 

That 420LSE you pictured was $8000 in 1986.  But relax, that price included the mowing deck.  What a value!

 

Wheel Horses were always quite expensive.  We tend to trivialize this today when we buy a running C-series for $300.

 

Steve

[AMC RULES 37,130]

Originally sold, 6 July 1963, my  model 653 sold for $554.50.  

Still a bargain to this very day.    

[Cutlas3391 776]

Originally sold, 6 July 1963, my model 653 sold for $554.50.

Still a bargain to this very day.

Super cool paper work but that in a nice frame and hang it...

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[carlsbarn2 7]

1999.00 for 310-8  and 550 for 42 inch rear discharge deck Feb. 1989

[stratostar250 919]

there are a couple price lists if you search in the brochures and manuals sections. But I think the newest one is from 74 or something like that. If you click on manuals up top, and enter price in the search bar, you'll find a few.

Edited May 1, 2014 by stratostar250

[stratostar250 919]

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/category/16-misc-items/?sort_order=ASC&sort_key=file_name&num=10&filter_key=all&st=10

 

Here is where you can find them all in the "Misc" section of manuals.  There is a price list for 1957, 1958, 1963, 1964, and 1974.

[squonk 41,104]

What was it worth when new? Answer, EVERY PENNY!! 

[Lane Ranger 10,968]

Here are two price lists from a dealer with the Wheel Horse company official prices for 1957 and 1958 tractors and attachments.

 

These came with the literature from a tractor I bought in Oklahoma this year.

 

It is  interesting that the Dump Trailer  (LTD-24) was Not on the 1957 list but is on the 1958 List.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 1, 2014 by Lane Ranger

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,041]

Just posted a 1959 price list

 

Garry

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,275]

My 1994 416-H cost $5,100.00 with 0% financing!  Price includes 42" RD with Recycler, dealer threw in a free WH belt buckle!

[Don1977 604]

I payed $2215 for a 1977 C-120 with a 48" mower deck and a tub cart. Don't have the price of each.

[danjmah 71]

I still have my receipt from 1987. 310-8, chrome hub caps, 37'' SD deck with Bagger.  2500.00

[pfrederi 17,739]

Father 's receipt for my L107 in 1967.  I do not know what value was given for the tradein.  It was a 4-5 yr old Porter-Cable Mk 26 rider.

 

 

[doc724 925]

I picked up a used 1998 314-8 just before Christmas.  The original sales slip was in the document package.  Tractor, 42 inch SD deck, and a sweeper was over $4200.  I think I remember my 1996 314-8 with a 42 inch RD deck was around $3400 when new.

[papaglide 542]

According to the paperwork I got with my 416-8 with a 42"SD deck, which was bought new on 12-10-97:

List price of $6138.00. Sold for $4488.65.

[marvairplanes 34]

Isn't it amazing what guys paid for these tractors when new??

$3,-$4-,$5.000 for a little tractor 25 or more years ago when a dollar still had some value.

And today, when we talk about how durable and long lasting they are, buyers brag about how little they pay, and sellers have to almost beg for scrap metal prices.  

[cleat 5,957]

They are durable and long lasting because they were build good. Good almost always equals more money.

 

You can buy a new John deere or Cub for under 2000 now with deck, 2 cyl engine etc. but do not expect it to be around in 20 or 30 years.

 

If all you do is mow a nice flat lawn then they might be all you need. If you want to blow snow, till a garden, plow your gravel lane, drag a non-running car into the shop then you will want a well built heavy duty machine.

 

Cleat 

[Cutlas3391 776]

They are durable and long lasting because they were build good. Good almost always equals more money.

You can buy a new John deere or Cub for under 2000 now with deck, 2 cyl engine etc. but do not expect it to be around in 20 or 30 years.

If all you do is mow a nice flat lawn then they might be all you need. If you want to blow snow, till a garden, plow your gravel lane, drag a non-running car into the shop then you will want a well built heavy duty machine.

Cleat

Well said!!!

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[varosd 1,185]

My Dad's 1977 B-80 price.  wow $1,500 is a lot of buck now!!!

 

yes Squonk..that is a Techy logo on the receipt!