Amazing Steam Tractor Prices at Auction

[oliver2-44 9,739]

While I'm familiar with steam power plants, I really don't know much about steam tractors.  I followed this auction and was amazed at the value these beast sold for.  Of course their over 100 years old and not many left around.  While their really cool, but as @Achto said, I don't think I will ever afford/own one.  But one can still watch them and drool over them.

https://bid.aumannauctions.com/auctions/catalog/id/31046/

[Pullstart 62,837]

Those little 1-1/2 and 2 hp tractors are awesome!

[wallfish 16,994]

Some cool old iron

That's certainly not a cheap hobby

[squonk 41,070]

A fellow died a couple years back and he had a few of them. A couple rare ones I forget the model but 1 got donated to the Steam Association and another went for close to a half million. They were hauling tractors from his property 3 months after the auction date

[squonk 41,070]

https://m.facebook.com/nysteam.engineassoc/photos/pcb.1238277932864009/1238274092864393/?type=3&source=49&__tn__=EH-R

 

Another rare one. Groton 10 HP . One of 2 left.

[Achto 27,565]

2 hours ago, oliver2-44 said:

I really don't know much about steam tractors.  I followed this auction and was amazed at the value these beast sold for.

 

Really cool auction listing. Most of those tractors are kerosene and gas tractors, still great tractors and historic works of art. Almost tipped over when I saw the price on the 30-60 Case .

 

Of the 2 steamer's out of the bunch I would have liked either one. 

 

The 1/2 scale Best was actually with in reach for an average collector.

 

Edited April 25, 2022 by Achto

[SylvanLakeWH 25,535]

Very cool stuff!!!

 

Actually pretty similar pricing to some ‘s on Craigslist these days… 

 

“…ran when parked…” etc.

 

 

 

 

[JoeM 7,873]

And some of that pricing can be driven by provenance. I.E. previous owner "squonk".  

 

Big boy toys for sure anyway you cut it! 

 

 

[davem1111 2,030]

I am always intrigued by "unusual" machines, cars, trains, tractors, airplanes, printing presses, etc.   My parents were from the Brookville/Lewisburg area west of Dayton, Ohio, and we lived near there till I was about 11 years old. One thing I remember is seeing steam tractors in a parade and/or show and being in awe of their size and power.

 

I tried to find some info on local stuff around there but that was more than 50 years ago and info is sparse.  I did find this website that has a good collection of articles about steam tractors, among other things:  https://www.farmcollector.com/steam-engines/   Thought it was worth a share.   

 

Amazing how much some of those old machines are worth now!  

 

 

[WHX?? 48,815]

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19 hours ago, wallfish said:

Some cool old iron

That's certainly not a cheap hobby

Then figure in the cost to haul them..... can't exactly toss them on a utility trailer  

[SylvanLakeWH 25,535]

9 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

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Then figure in the cost to haul them..... can't exactly toss them on a utility trailer  

uhm… @Pullstart might disagree… 

[Pullstart 62,837]

18 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

uhm… @Pullstart might disagree… 

I’m sure there’s a mini truck somewhere that could haul a steamer just fine!

[Snoopy11 5,714]

11 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

mini truck

You called?

 

I got's 2 of dose...

 

Don

[Achto 27,565]

2 hours ago, WHX?? said:

Then figure in the cost to haul them..... can't exactly toss them on a utility trailer 

 

In our area the club pays to have your steam tractor hauled to and from the show if they want it there. Out side of that, your on your own. 

Edited April 26, 2022 by Achto