Selling my GT1848

[Quinn_gt1848 10]

I have a workhorse gt1848 that  looking to sell. It comes with a cab, rear ag tires, tire chains, plow, and turf tires. Not totally sure if I should sell the accessories separate or all together. So not only am I trying to sell my tractor but I’m also looking for some guidance. Not going to put a price because I’m not totally sure how much it’s all worth. I am open to offers. Thank you guys I appreciate it. 

[Pullstart 62,921]

 @Quinn_gt1848!  I’m not sure your reason to sell, but it should likely prove more valuable than it’s worth!  This should also be in the classifieds though, if you’re that serious about selling.  If it was to maximize profits, selling as individual items would yield more, likely.

[Jeff-C175 7,202]

1 hour ago, Quinn_gt1848 said:

not totally sure how much it’s all worth. I am open to offers. Thank you guys I appreciate it. 

 

 

No more than a hundred bucks.  I've got cash, be right over! 

 

[Quinn_gt1848 10]

9 minutes ago, pullstart said:

 @Quinn_gt1848!  I’m not sure your reason to sell, but it should likely prove more valuable than it’s worth!  This should also be in the classifieds though, if you’re that serious about selling.  If it was to maximize profits, selling as individual items would yield more, likely.

I’m new here and saw the classifieds after I posted this thank you!

[Jeff-C175 7,202]

8 minutes ago, pullstart said:

be in the classifieds

 

Guessing it will be once he has an idea what it's worth and rejects my offer!

[Quinn_gt1848 10]

2 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said:

 

Guessing it will be once he has an idea what it's worth and rejects my offer!

Lol it’s in the classifieds now. I know it’s worth more than that. Actually I’ve turned down $1000 twice with it sitting in the front yard

[Jeff-C175 7,202]

1 hour ago, Quinn_gt1848 said:

worth

 

Seriously though, I don't think 800 is too high for all that, even a grand might not be unreasonable

 

[Quinn_gt1848 10]

3 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said:

 

Seriously though, I don't think 800 is too high for all that, even a grand might not be unreasonable

 

I think if I had an offer a little over 1000 I would take it.

[Jeff-C175 7,202]

2 minutes ago, Quinn_gt1848 said:

turned down $1000 twice

 

I wouldn't call that an insulting low ball offer.  Heck, just the cab may be good for 3 or 4 benjamins.

[Jeff-C175 7,202]

1 minute ago, Quinn_gt1848 said:

I think if I had an offer a little over 1000 I would take it.

 And I am quite sure that if I were within trailer distance I would make an offer you would take.   Alas, all the good ones are too far away!

[Quinn_gt1848 10]

8 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said:

 And I am quite sure that if I were within trailer distance I would make an offer you would take.   Alas, all the good ones are too far away!

Do you think I should possibly sell the cab separate?

[Jeff-C175 7,202]

8 minutes ago, Quinn_gt1848 said:

Do you think I should possibly sell the cab separate?

 

I dunno, I probably would not.  I don't know if it would fit my machine or not, but I imagine it would not be too difficult to ship.  If it did fit, I might be interested at the right price myself.

 

But, with the blade it's a big plus as a package.  One thing you do not want to separate is the mow deck.

 

Are you anxious to sell?  If not put at least 1200 on the whole package and stand pat for a while.  I bet you could get that.

Edited April 23, 2021 by Jeff-C175

[TJ5208 1,824]

can i buy the ags 

 

Edited April 23, 2021 by Tj salyers

[Quinn_gt1848 10]

2 minutes ago, Tj salyers said:

can i buy the ags 

 

Shoot me a price and I’ll see if it’s worth it sure. 

[TJ5208 1,824]

50 maybe a 100 are they filled 

[TJ5208 1,824]

Welcome to the forum 

[TJ5208 1,824]

[Quinn_gt1848 10]

3 minutes ago, Tj salyers said:

50 maybe a 100 are they filled 

 

[TJ5208 1,824]

So you interested what i meant was with liquid thanks anyway

[c-series don 8,729]

1000 bucks for all that is totally not out of line for all that. I bought my Work Horse GT-1800 brand new in 1984. I now have around 18 nice Wheel Horse tractors and the last one I would get rid of would be my Work Horse. If I were closer to you I would gladly pay you a 1000 bucks for the package, good luck with your sale I hope it goes to a good home. Obviously the previous owners of this tractor cared for it and hopefully the next owners will to. Here’s my GT-1800 I restored a few years ago.

[Quinn_gt1848 10]

1 hour ago, c-series don said:

1000 bucks for all that is totally not out of line for all that. I bought my Work Horse GT-1800 brand new in 1984. I now have around 18 nice Wheel Horse tractors and the last one I would get rid of would be my Work Horse. If I were closer to you I would gladly pay you a 1000 bucks for the package, good luck with your sale I hope it goes to a good home. Obviously the previous owners of this tractor cared for it and hopefully the next owners will to. Here’s my GT-1800 I restored a few years ago.

So you think my whole set up is only worth $1000? I’ve been told by a few ppl on here and another collector that to the right person it could bring 2700 but to not sell it and less that 1800 because of condition. 
 

ive actually turned down $1000 cash in my face on 2 separate occasions for it..

[Mickwhitt 4,642]

3 hours ago, Quinn_gt1848 said:

So you think my whole set up is only worth $1000? I’ve been told by a few ppl on here and another collector that to the right person it could bring 2700 but to not sell it and less that 1800 because of condition

Hello.

Value is notoriously hard to judge based on a few photographs. You can only ever expect a ball park figure this way. I would never think about making an offer unless I had seen and appraised condition for myself.

You asked what it was worth, not what someone would pay. They are two very different things. I know men who have paid way over the odds for an item for various reasons, and I know those who will only pay the bare minimum.

Plus also remember that location will affect price. If a machine is plentiful in an area the price goes down as you can pick and choose, if they are scarce people are prepared to pay more.

 

The guys in here know their stuff and will not try to stiff anyone with lowball values.

 

You asked for advice and it was freely given. If you truly know nothing about the value of your set up then you are in no position to question that advice, based on the "advice" of someone else.

 

Put it up for sale and see what the market in your area will support. If you find a buyer willing to pay 2700 all well and good, if not don't be upset about it, it will make what it makes which for a lot of people is not what they thought it should have made.

 

 

 

 

[AMC RULES 37,132]

  I would have taken the 1K. 

[Jeff-C175 7,202]

4 hours ago, Mickwhitt said:

You asked for advice and it was freely given. If you truly know nothing about the value of your set up then you are in no position to question that advice, based on the "advice" of someone else.

 

Exactly...  one 'internet expert' says it's worth " X " and another 'internet expert' says it's worth " Y " .  Which 'expert' do you believe?

 

I'm not an expert by any stretch.  I've got one machine that is a worker.  But I've watched sales for years.  

 

Here's what I think, based on what I've seen stuff actually selling for.  Not 'asking' price, but actual sales.

 

Machine:  looks pretty nice, maybe $800 tops

Snow cab: maybe $350 tops

Blade: maybe $150 (and that's a stretch, it would have to be perfect, including the edge of the blade)

Deck: say $400 if it's quiet and no bad bearings.

Ags: say $150 (no cracking or dry rot)

 

That comes to $1850

 

You might get that from a 'local' buyer that can 'bring a trailer'.  If it had to ship, you're talking lots of cash.  You won't get that much.  Which is why I thought $1200 for the package was a good price, and shipping is likely to be much more than $650.