Overpriced C-175

[Foxer14 7]

My grandfather is selling his C-175 and I want to buy it from him to restore it. He thinks he can get about $3000, but I think that is too high. It does come with a mower deck that is probably to rusty to use and a tiller. He says the tractor has lots of accessories on it. It will need some work as it hasn't ran in probably 15-20 years. I was thinking about $1000 but I am not sure. What do you think?

[Handy Don 12,204]

Not neglected, running, with a good deck, and good tiller maybe $1000 or a bit more.

I suspect he's thinking about the buying power of a dollar when he bought it--WHs were pricey--and extending that to today.

[c-series don 8,685]

Pictures, we need pictures! Without them and unless it’s in mint condition I’m going to say $3000 is much too high. 

[Jeff-C175 7,199]

Yeah 3K is way too high.

 

Even 1K is pushing it.

 

 

[EB-80/8inPA 1,640]

For that price no restoration ought to be needed.  It’s unlikely anybody here would pay anything near that.  Offer to restore it if he gives it to you, lol.  Post a pic if you have one.  What accessories?

[Foxer14 7]

4 minutes ago, c-series don said:

Pictures, we need pictures! Without them and unless it’s in mint condition I’m going to say $3000 is much too high. 

I dont have any pics, but it definitely isn't mint condition, I dont think it has any rust,but the paint isn't the best

[Foxer14 7]

5 minutes ago, EB-80/8inPA said:

For that price no restoration ought to be needed.  It’s unlikely anybody here would pay anything near that.  Offer to restore it if he gives it to you, lol.  Post a pic if you have one.  What accessories?

It has deep lug tractor tires and wheel weights, but I dont know of any other options that would affect the price that much

[Jeff-C175 7,199]

Just now, Foxer14 said:

price

 

Do you know if the engine is a series 1 or series 2 ?  And why it hasn't run in so long?

[dmoore 774]

He's your grand father, he should be GIVING it to you. You know, to keep it going for another generation.

[WHNJ701 4,165]

Just now, dmoore said:

He's your grand father, he should be GIVING it to you. You know, to keep it going for another generation.

That's funny I was just about to post the exact same thing.  

[dmoore 774]

See, It only makes sense!  Or should I say, Horse sense?

[EB-80/8inPA 1,640]

10 minutes ago, Foxer14 said:

It has deep lug tractor tires and wheel weights, but I dont know of any other options that would affect the price that much

That doesn’t add up to $3K.  Restoring the deck, or even replacing with used, is costly.  If I had a grandson interested in it I’d probably give it him as a gift if he promised to fix and take care of it.  Ask him why he’s such an avaricious old cheapskate!

Be sure to let us know how that works out for you!  Oh, and

[dmoore 774]

[Foxer14 7]

1 hour ago, Jeff-C175 said:

 

Do you know if the engine is a series 1 or series 2 ?  And why it hasn't run in so long?

I'm not sure on the engine, the exhaust shoots out right on top of the front tire if that tells you anything. He says it will run with a new batteries and fuel, he just hasn't needed to use it and it's been sitting in his shed

[Pullstart 62,831]

  I’d toss a $600-700 price tag on it MAX, but maybe it’s location based too.  @Jennifer might be able to chime in on local Iowan knowledge…

[Jeff-C175 7,199]

27 minutes ago, Foxer14 said:

I'm not sure on the engine, the exhaust shoots out right on top of the front tire if that tells you anything. He says it will run with a new batteries and fuel, he just hasn't needed to use it and it's been sitting in his shed

 

Exhaust would be the same location on either series.  The series 1 is not as desirable as the series 2.  It's rumored that the series 1 engines had 'issues' if you ran them on not level ground.  They didn't like operating at an angle and would let you know they did not like it by putting a window in the block with the broken rod pieces.

 

So that's something else to consider regarding the pricing.

 

You said your Gramps?  You'd think he would just GIVE it to you!

(edit: I see I'm not alone in my thinking!)

 

 

Edited March 24, 2022 by Jeff-C175

[roadapples 6,983]

[midpack 862]

Like these guys said, 3K is out of order. I have 3 C-175's and the total I paid for all 3 is under 1K with good mower decks and snowthrower/plow/weights included!

 

Location (scarcity) and overall condition can cause great differences in value. Some versions of that model are better than others, these guys can set you straight with more info.

 

One thing I can tell you, KT17's are thirsty!

I have a Magnum 18 which is similar to a KT17 and it's easier on fuel consumption, nothing beats a nice K301/Magnum 12 for sipping fuel while powering attachments!

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,314]

  Help your grandfather list it on-line somewhere, you take pics, get it on Craigslist, Red-Square Classified's or FB Marketplace for his asking price of $3000. Then after he gets zero inquiries about it he might come to his senses and entertain your legitimate offer somewhere south of $1000. 
  Plus you will now have pics that you can share with us and we can offer some insight on value while he waits for a buyer (that he will never get).

[953 nut 55,163]

9 hours ago, Foxer14 said:

My grandfather is selling his C-175 and I want to buy it from him to restore it.

Is your grandfather actively attempting to sell the C-175, advertising it or listing it on a for sale site?   I'm thinking he isn't ready to part with it yet and has valued it high enough that no one will buy it. If he looks on and sees the highest priced  listings he will know that people will not be camping on this door step to be first in line to buy it at that price.

 I wouldn't pursue it any further because it could become a wedge between you and your grandfather. Just remain in good standing with him and when the time is right he will probably give it to you, be patient.

[pacer 3,169]

Even down here in the south where WH's are pretty scarce, that price is WAY out of line.

 

Couple 3 yrs ago spotted an ad in Marketplace for a 314-8 with 48" deck and pics looked good -- stored inside, no rust, etc. A rather nice looking tractor ..... asking $2000. I made contact with seller, turns out tractor was his Grandfathers and who had recently passed, but had kept telling the boy that that was a 'very rare' tractor and he should be able to get around $3k for it. Turns out he HAD been asking 3k for some time and said he wasnt even getting any calls. so he had recently dropped it to the $2k figure and was still getting no takers.

 

So, after a better description from him even though it was a nice looking tractor - high hrs - 1500ish?, non running, seat shot, tires badly dry rotted, muffler rotten, etc etc. I try to .... gently ... tell him that he was very unlikely to get that much for it and he got .. insulted? I would have been hesitant to even pay $500 with the easily known $$ that I would be facing to get it back right.

 

Long story short, he ran the add for ..... months and obviously hadnt sold it (I finally just quit looking) Pretty sure hes still got it......

[JoeM 7,873]

I got relatives that won't share the time of day!

 

Might just pull lever B and move to something else. Best not to insult. Hope it will be around later. 

[Handy Don 12,204]

1 hour ago, JoeM said:

I got relatives that won't share the time of day!

 

Might just pull lever B and move to something else. Best not to insult. Hope it will be around later. 

[WHX?? 48,813]

Sounds like the fellas got you covered Fox so I'll just 

12 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said:

t's rumored that the series 1 engines had 'issues'

Not a rumor Jeff ...truth ....no matter what tractor brand or angle. Just not one of Kohler's best. Then don't have a PO to bother to check or change oil. Certain death. 

[Jeff-C175 7,199]

31 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Not a rumor Jeff ...truth

 

I don't wanna jinx mine by saying it's still going strong.  That's why I say 'rumored'!  

Yes, I've seen pics, but no personal experience with a deficiency.

I'm a flat lander though.