AMC RULES 37,102 #26 Posted June 16, 2014 I hope you get it Jason... I wanna go for a ride. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #27 Posted June 16, 2014 HMMMMMM 6000 could get me into a nice used 4x4 tractor with a front end loader. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whtractors24 3,059 #28 Posted June 16, 2014 Well got the phone call back today last year guy told me 5500 he wanted 6 though I offered him a solid 5k even he turned it down . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxed500 10 #29 Posted June 16, 2014 time to walk away 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whtractors24 3,059 #30 Posted June 16, 2014 And I did I said it's on the inter etc people know and that's why it's been there since 1984 and I left it at that's my offer its on the table take or leave it you got my number and he walked away it will sit there till he dies. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,407 #31 Posted June 16, 2014 Probably.... and on his estate auction it will probably fetch $10K because the auctioneer will bill it and sell it as the NOS rare piece it is.. What did that NOS Raider bring a couple years ago? $3500 or something? And that wasn't even stored in a climate controlled environment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6wheeler 598 #32 Posted June 16, 2014 Plus, if the pics are correct? The hour meter shows 0000.02. If I understand that right? 2 tenths of an hour. Meaning, it HAS been ran. Or did those tenths just appear. Hmmm, I don't think so. So, I would call it used. Now go lowball him.......... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #33 Posted June 16, 2014 The .2 hours is because every tractor i'm sure was test run at the factory. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,679 #34 Posted June 16, 2014 Plus, if the pics are correct? The hour meter shows 0000.02. If I understand that right? 2 tenths of an hour. Meaning, it HAS been ran. Or did those tenths just appear. Hmmm, I don't think so. So, I would call it used. Now go lowball him.......... all tractors were tested at the factory just having the key on runs the hour meter so no it has not been run at the dealers Brian 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #35 Posted June 16, 2014 The 420LSE is a great piece of Wheel Horse history but personally, I would get the color pictures of the 420LSE that are still available (I do have a set), frame them, and put them on the wall (have not done that yet). If I wanted a chromed out Wheel Horse I would re do a 520H with a custom seat and lots of chrome just like a 420LSE and I would use it and enjoy it. jmho 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,578 #36 Posted June 16, 2014 the reason the 420LSE cost 6 or 7 grand new was because of all the chrome and the leather seat. how much do you think it cost to chrome up a 520 ? i think it would be costly maybe not 6 grand worth but costly just my 2 cents worth eric j 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,679 #37 Posted June 17, 2014 chrome ? I priced having two 8" rims and two 12 rims done and it was $800.00 plus tax Brian 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
520HC 207 #38 Posted June 17, 2014 I'd pay $5500 in a heartbeat if it was closer to me, and I already have a 420LSE. The Dealer near me wants $7000 for his NOS last time I asked him about it. If you want Wheel Horse history this is it. Only model with 20 HP Kohler Magnum Engine. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,264 #39 Posted June 17, 2014 Well the good news is he is coming down... about 5 years ago he told me the price was $6500 and not a penny less. I asked if $6000 would buy it and he said no. I guess the value is decreasing ... lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 542 #40 Posted June 17, 2014 I am glad that the fella is coming down to reality? I am leaning toward the rotting part of me.(see my previous post). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #41 Posted June 17, 2014 I'm betting it will sell very soon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #42 Posted June 17, 2014 Heck you could have had my Senior for $4000. Now that's Wheel Horse history!!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #43 Posted June 17, 2014 Don't think I'm not regretting that everyday Jeff. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 475 #44 Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) Heck you could have had my Senior for $4000. Now that's Wheel Horse history!!! IF I was gonna drop 4 g's on a horse....it would no doubt be a SENIOR!!!!!!!!! Edited June 17, 2014 by Shuboxlover 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cottonswheelhorse 1 #45 Posted July 9, 2014 new too site I have a 420 lse # 132 if anyone is interested 931 258 3409 call after 6 pm 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO 115 #46 Posted July 9, 2014 (edited) Try posting it in the classified section....you will have better luck. and to Edited July 9, 2014 by KATO 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorHfuhruhurr 137 #47 Posted July 10, 2014 He should have sold it ages ago because he's been losing money ever since. He's obviously never heard of inflation. $6000 in 1986 = $13,023.72 today Bureau of Labor Statistics inflation calculator http://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #48 Posted July 11, 2014 I agree with fireman! A nice running Pond Sr. with a hood or a restored Pond Sr. with a hood is more valuable and collectible to me than that "made to be collectible" 400 series tractor with lipstick. Would I turn one down at a nice price.................no! But my God! 5K, 6K or more? I think the gentleman just enjoys the attention and he is getting it. Can you say "Tractor Envy"? Sure you can! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,331 #49 Posted July 11, 2014 It might have been a special tractor but when you get down to it had nothing special on it Mechanically. Maybe the engine was a one timer. Other than that it was all cosmetic. I have a NOS GT 14 that was given to my Granddad when he was a dealer. He was in some kind of a dealer contest sponsored by Wheel Horse. He was awarded a special plak given to him from C. Pond himself and one of the new GT 14's. He never started it. Before it was crated up he had his Pic taken on it at the factory. They crated it up and sent it to him. We still have it, never been started. I could never sell it, but if I did I could not ask that kind of money for it. Heck the tires are dry rotted and belts dry rot to. Actually time just sitting has not been kind to it. Would not surpise me if all the seals in it are rotten to. Myself I just don't see what's so special about that tractor to warrant that kind of money. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,134 #50 Posted July 11, 2014 I agree with fireman! A nice running Pond Sr. with a hood or a restored Pond Sr. with a hood is more valuable and collectible to me than that "made to be collectible" 400 series tractor with lipstick. Would I turn one down at a nice price.................no! But my God! 5K, 6K or more? I think the gentleman just enjoys the attention and he is getting it. Can you say "Tractor Envy"? Sure you can! No, he doesn't enjoy the attentiom. I'm sure he doesn't even know he is getting it. His price is fair, he only wants what he was selling them for when new. After seeing Brian's 420 I now know they are a bit more than lipstick on a 400. Yes ,the 420 was meant to be a special tractor from day one, they cut no corners when building them and they totally nailed it. You need to see an NOS 420 like Brian's to fully appreciate them, that is what did it for me. We all have our favorites, some guys would spend 4 k on a Senior while there are others that would rather spend it on an NOS 420, if they can find one at that price. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
