GarySeever 82 #1 Posted September 7, 2018 (edited) Picked this tractor up at auction yesterday. It has a Kohler motor and it is pretty much all there. Just wondering what it's worth and what year it is. Model is 1-4831 and serial # 395060 New to this site thanks. Edited September 7, 2018 by GarySeever 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daron1965 644 #2 Posted September 7, 2018 I believe that model was produced in 1968. Value?, depends on condition, and your location. Pics would really help. to the site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GarySeever 82 #3 Posted September 7, 2018 Not sure how to post pic yet but it looks good i think for the year hood is good grill a couple small dents all guards there deck has been repaired in front paint is pretty good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #4 Posted September 7, 2018 condition would be huge factor, out by me they have little value generally under 100 bucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,484 #5 Posted September 7, 2018 M/N 1-4831 is a 1968 Commando 8 4 speed with a Kohler K-181S-30108D engine. One tough little tractor with the great 7 slot grill. Here's mine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,740 #6 Posted September 7, 2018 As stated above it's all about location location location. Just like real estate. Up here in Maine you can't touch a garbage tractor for less than two to three hundred dollars n mostly a lot more than that. Absolutely anything that runs and cuts is worth $300 no matter what it looks like. Then from there... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,740 #7 Posted September 7, 2018 Also, I see you're fairly new here. Welcome to redsquare! That little 8 horse Kohler is arguably one of the best engines ever made by anybody anywhere. Pound-for-pound it's hard to beat the torque that those things put out for the size that they are. They also use very very little fuel. It's a great little tractor that you could keep and run and work and be very happy with it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GarySeever 82 #8 Posted September 7, 2018 6 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: M/N 1-4831 is a 1968 Commando 8 4 speed with a Kohler K-181S-30108D engine. One tough little tractor with the great 7 slot grill. Here's mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GarySeever 82 #9 Posted September 7, 2018 Do you know where engine numbers are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machineguy 877 #10 Posted September 7, 2018 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: As stated above it's all about location location location. Just like real estate. Up here in Maine you can't touch a garbage tractor for less than two to three hundred dollars n mostly a lot more than that. Absolutely anything that runs and cuts is worth $300 no matter what it looks like. Then from there... Same in my area. With a mowing season typically from end of March through late September early October, anything with a deck is used up and tossed. I regularly search CL and very rarely find these short frame tractors. Usually never with a deck and an asking price of $400-$600 especially with the Kohler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,740 #11 Posted September 7, 2018 3 hours ago, GarySeever said: Do you know where engine numbers are Not sure about the 60s vintage Kohler but in the seventies they are on a black and silver sticker that is on the engine fan shroud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 64,533 #12 Posted September 7, 2018 Well, it’s worth what you paid right? You got yourself one great worker though, that can’t be argued no matter where you are! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,484 #13 Posted September 7, 2018 3 hours ago, GarySeever said: Do you know where engine numbers are Look for the sticker on the fan shroud behind the start/gen belt guard. Some are covered by the solenoid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machineguy 877 #14 Posted September 7, 2018 (edited) 35 minutes ago, pullstart said: Well, it’s worth what you paid right? You got yourself one great worker though, that can’t be argued no matter where you are! Exactly, it all boils down to passion and interest for what you like. No one can determine an individuals value for something except for whom cherishs it. I’d be lucky to get ten cent for some stuff that’s priceless to me! Lol Have a great time with whatever tractor at whatever price! As long as you’re happy!! Edited September 7, 2018 by Machineguy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andersen 0 #15 Posted October 28, 2019 Got me one of those tractors with mower deck and snow Trower and it's awesome, I'd post pics of it if I only knew how. Can't wait to try out the Trower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 64,533 #16 Posted October 29, 2019 10 hours ago, Andersen said: Got me one of those tractors with mower deck and snow Trower and it's awesome, I'd post pics of it if I only knew how. Can't wait to try out the Trower. to @Andersen! below the text box there is a paper clip and “click to choose files”. There you can scroll through your pictures to upload Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
