LORDY!!!NEED HELP BAD! CAUSE I GOT THE FEVER BAD,,D180 PRICE

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497]

ok men, here we go again. you remember a few months back. My friend had the D180.

I took some pictures and needed help in identifying it.

Well now it gets better. He calls me tonight,,,time for the D180 to go down the road. He was thinking of

$1500 for the tractor, selling price. Says to me a $1000 bucks if I want it.

I say I dont know if its worth a grand.

Heres the question. Is it worth a grand, is it worth more, is it worth $500? I dont want to screw him and I dont want to screw me, ouch that hurts. I can get more pictures tomorrow in the light, no deck with it, only the plow he made, will need shoes, I dont like the tires, look beat.

these are the pictures I took a few months back. I will also go back to my old posts and get the id numbers and such. From memory itsa 1974 D180.  sunstrand trans?????????? not a favorite of mine.

Any comments, all comments, evennif you tell me to get my head examined by the shrink is fine by me.

 

Whats a value, what would you pay?

 

I  thank you much, Glenn

 

 

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

I have a buddy with a D160 that he went through mechanically and it runs really nice. It needs paint etc and cannot sell it for $700 with no attachments. I would tell him to try and sell it on CL for what he wants and if it does not sell in a week or so then he should call you and you can talk. this way he "tried" to get his money for it (which he will not) and you both feel better if you agree on a price of around $750...

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497]

Here's what cha ' got:

1-0611 1974 D-180 Automatic Kohler K482S-35222B 18Sundstrand   90-1137

 

[fireman 1,021]

I second what Steve says. I think Sparky sold his absolutely mint D for like $1900. $1500 is like shooting for the moon. In these times even $1000 is high. The D160 his buddy is selling I believe he paid $500 for it. New tires all the way around is gonna run you around $300-$400 for that tractor. Between $500 and $700 is all I would go. 

 

Just my $.02

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497]

Hey steve. Your a mod. In topics I started. From a few months back. D180 identification help. Can you bring those pictures here please. I cant get them over. Ty

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497]

I second what Steve says. I think Sparky sold his absolutely mint D for like $1900. $1500 is like shooting for the moon. In these times even $1000 is high. The D160 his buddy is selling I believe he paid $500 for it. New tires all the way around is gonna run you around $300-$400 for that tractor. Between $500 and $700 is all I would go. 

 

Just my $.02

Do we have pictures of that? I would like to see it.

I think I am going wheel horse nutty.

Glenn

[brandonozz 168]

Glenn,

 

I would have to agree with the estimates of the others - $500 to $600 if the hydro is strong.  Personally I wouldn't want a D if it didn't have 3pt so if it is included maybe a bit more.

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497]

[Brrly1 1,146]

$750 max. I don't think the snow blade is even Wheel Horse. Thats only if the hydro Is Strong. My thoughts only

[pfrederi 17,645]

Tires didn't look all that bad.  New ones are pricey,  As other have stated how does it run when heated up?  Get her hot then try to push some dirt around.  You are buying a basic snowplow tractor what is that worth to you?  Ds are not the most efficient  or  easiest to use device if you want to cut grass...plus a deck will cost you more $$$.  I would stay closer to 500.

[Brrly1 1,146]

Get it hot, run it for at least 20 min to 30 min just warming up. Then find a tree, light pole or any immovable object. Bring motor up to power, then engage drive. If tires spin you should have a good trans. If it sits there and groans and doesn't do anything, run run run the opposite direction/ Chains look like four or six link. I'd lose those

[Geno 1,929]

Maybe you got it from me at lunch last week. 

 

There were 3 of them close to me on CL, 2-200's + a 180 with tons of attachments, 2 finish mowers, plows, decks, + more for 1500.00  They were on there a long time.  Nice tractors but not common enough to get parts for and can be a pain in the butt to work on for sure.  You aughtta see where they put the hydro.    

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497]

Maybe you got it from me at lunch last week. 

 

There were 3 of them close to me on CL, 2-200's + a 180 with tons of attachments, 2 finish mowers, plows, decks, + more for 1500.00  They were on there a long time.  Nice tractors but not common enough to get parts for and can be a pain in the butt to work on for sure.  You aughtta see where they put the hydro.  

I bet your right. lol

 

Glenn

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,300]

Do we have pictures of that? I would like to see it.

I think I am going wheel horse nutty.

Glenn

Here's the thread on my D series for comparison.

Mike.........

[Geno 1,929]

That's gotta be the most beautiful D and accessories I've ever seen.     Is that the D you sold for 1900.0 Mike? 

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,300]

That's gotta be the most beautiful D and accessories I've ever seen.     Is that the D you sold for 1900.0 Mike? 

Yep, that's the one. Sold the snow-blower and trailer separately, only the deck went with the tractor.

Mike.........

[Geno 1,929]

Did any of the accessories go with it?   I hope you don't say yes or I'm gonna have a heart attack. 

[Geno 1,929]

I bet your right. lol

 

Glenn

 

You better get help and quick!     I have 22 in the shop now, I am completely out of room.  Know what I just did?  Went looking on CL to see what was new.  

 

Know what I did after that?  Gotta go to IN tomorrow morning. 

 

1985 417-A WHEEL HORSE. AUTOMATIC W/17HP KHOLER ENGINE. ATTACHMENTS INCLUDE 48" MOWING DECK, 48" SNOW PLOW,

48" UNDER MOUNT GRADER BLADE, BOTH TURF AND AG TIRES, REAR WHEEL WEIGHTS, SNOW CHAINS, 3HP VACUUM UNIT,

36"W X 60"L X 36"T VACUUM CART, 36"W X 24"DIA. ROLLER, EXTRA SET OF MOWING BLADES, EXTRA BELTS AND PARTS.

I PURCHASED ALL OF THESE ITEMS NEW. SELLING AS A PACKAGE AT THIS TIME. WILL CONSIDER ALL REASONABLE OFFERS.

 

I need to shut off the internet!  

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497]

Gene, I just called the shrink. He said both of us could go together to see him for a two for one special. Half price. I thought if we do that its better cause we can save money for more wheel horses.

 

Glenn,,,,,,,,,,

Edited August 20, 2014 by JERSEYHAWG / Glenn

[Geno 1,929]

Good logic, works for me!    

[fireman 1,021]

YUP! That's the same way I once was. Used to spend every waking moment on CL or Ebay trying to find Wheel Horse tractors. I once drove 4 hours each way in a blinding ice storm to the eastern Mass coast to buy one. It was either the 753 or 702 with the HY2 hydraulics (can't remember which it was i've had so many)). Guy said there 5 people supposedly coming to get it after 5:00pm but it was first come first serve and I had the day off so I headed out.

 

Thank god i'm past that stage with the cost of gas now. Back then it was still only like $2.69 a gallon. I can tell you it really does get better.

 

Even SteveBo has slowed down a bit. Except his new found appreciation of antique outboards and aluminum boats has taken the tractors place. It might be even worse!

The other day at his house I counted 5 aluminum boats with three of them on trailers. Got to be like 10 or more outboards. Looks like his own private marina 

[Ken B 3,164]

Jeff, all told Steve has well over 100 plus feet of boats.... He throws me under the bus and tells his wife I'm to blame. Hey, what are friends for!

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497]

Ok. So by my logic you fellas joined in 09....ummmmmmmmm. That means me and gene should get past this stage in about 5 years. Dam man....That's a lot more years to buy red iron. Lol

Glenn

[fireman 1,021]

Glenn I actually joined before that. Do to a dispute I had with a member I closed my account. When I had Karl reopen it I couldn't keep my original member number and start date. But alas yes it takes a bunch of years and a whole lot of money before it slows down. The big problem I see now is with the explosion of the internet a good portion of what was out there, at bargain prices, is gone. Sure theres the occasional  story you hear about where someone got a smoking nice tractor for like $200. Most of the tractors I bought were the cream of the crop in fantastic condition I paid anywhere between free and like $600 but most were in the $300 range. The nice thing was I held on to them for few years and when I did sell them I either broke even or made a couple bucks on them.

 

If you want to hear one of the best stories about mega finds, talk to Dave at Dave's Tractor World. He hooked up with a collector out here in CT and I think the story goes it was divorce situation. He hauled over 5 tractor trailer loads of tractors and parts off of the guys property. I'm talking Seniors, D200s, D250s and probably at least 1 of every tractor made. NOS parts like crazy. Decks, plows, blowers, etc. I forget the actual count of tractors but I believe it was well over 100.

 

Then there was RickV. This guy amassed one of the largest NOS Wheel Horse Tractor collections I have ever heard of. Some of them where still in the crate including Ds. Search the threads and check out his story. He too lost it all in a divorce. Too bad.

 

Those are probably 2 of the best stories about collecting and it's ups and downs but i'm sure there's plenty more but probably not to that extent.

 

PS: Hey Karl can you find my original member number and date joined in your database?

[Ken B 3,164]

I joined in 09 but I've been at it for well over 30 yrs. My best advice is to stay away from the space hogs unless you absolutely NEED it. (unless its a Senior.)