Allis Chalmers D-17 Buy or Not ?

Plow24 · Apr 6, 2011

Hello,

I came a across a Allis Chalmers D-17 with super nice sheet metal, okay tires, new head gasket, starter, tie rod ends, and exhaust. It runs great, the guy wants 2000.00 for the tractor and a trip loader that comes with it. It that a good buy or not?

I'm just looking to pull a 6' finish mower and push snow in the winter. Might be a little big for what I need but sometimes big is cool. Buy or not?

big jt · Apr 6, 2011

Thats not a buy it is a steal!!!

If you don't take it let me know where you are and I will try and snap it up.

17's are a nice tractor esp for the mower with the two speed power director.

jt

Mr. Bob · Apr 6, 2011

i'd grab it at that price. for the use you have for it , overkill would be an understatement. using it on a 6 foot finish mower and a snow blade would be like shooting sparrows with a .357 magnum. we had a D17 on the farm; it proved a very powerful tractor for its dimensional size.

Plow24 · Apr 6, 2011

well it sounds like a good buy then, What does turf tires run for something like that?

Also, the guy has a plow, brush hog and back blade that he would throw in for free if i wanted them.

M Nut · Apr 6, 2011

That tractor, in the condition you describe, with the attachments you later mention is a heck of a buy. I dare say you wont find anything better than that for that kind of money. If you seriously want a tractor, buy it now.

Ted J · Apr 6, 2011

If you don't buy it NOW, let me know where you are at and I will come and get it!! I can't believe he is just throwing everything else in!?!? QUICK before he changes his mind!! Turf tires aren't that cheap, but you might be able to sell the ones on it if they are any good. DO IT! OR let me know where you are at!

Plow24 · Apr 6, 2011

Are those trip buckets worth any good? What is an average price for these D-17 in Okay condition? Thanks for the help

chalmersbob(Pa) · Apr 6, 2011

Where are you at? I might be interested in the trip loader if the bucket is any good, Bob

tim(in) · Apr 7, 2011

Does it have power steering? Mine had the add on kind,I paid I think about $1700-1900 for mine a couple of decades ago But it had been under a loader and now needs an overhaul now. i plan to try to do it myself next winter if things work out.The D 17 is a great tractor to bale with with the hi/lo.

Plow24 · Apr 7, 2011

yes this one has power steering. This tractor is built like a tank. I had a Farmall A and this D-17 does not even compare.

Farmall M Beginner · Apr 7, 2011

There is a D-17 in the paper here in Wichita Kansas and they want $3700 I don't know the condition, but the one you found sounds like a once in a life time deal. I would buy it and if it is over kill for mowing I would sell it.
With all those attachments you could double the price you payed for it.
Go to eBay and look up a D-17, there are some on there from $1000 to $3500 and up to $4500
I would buy that tractor in a second.
Good luck,
Have a great day

Plow24 · Apr 7, 2011

I'm going to buy myself a D-17 tomorrow, I so excited to get it home. Your right, you can't beat 2000.00 with a handful of attachments.

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