Case 130 LG Tractor

ET

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I just ran acrossed a old 130 Case in the corner of a barn. I'm more of a big tractor guy but this looks interesting and diffrent. What is a non running 130 worth? How comon are they? Do mower decks still exist for them?
 
If I remember correctly the Case 130 garden tractors were only made one year, either 65 or 66. Yes they are RARE.
 
The ONLY logical reason to buy a 130 Case would be to restore it for use as a parade/show tractor.

Values can differ widely depending upon local demand as well as condition and how complete this one is. However, if it is complete and has not been butchered, then on average.....$300.00 is a fair price.

The 130 and the 180 models were the first CASE branded garden tractors available after CASE purchased COLT in late 1964. They are the only models with round-top fenders. I would not call either model RARE, especially the 130 which probably outsold the 180 model 3 to 1 in 1965. The 180 is difficult to find compared to the 130 but they are still out there.

The mower deck was unique to the 1965 models but 1965 Colts used the same deck. Decks from later models could probably be made to work BUT......why bother? Buy it. Restore it. Preserve it. Show it. This 130 has paid its dues and deserves full retirement.
 
My plan would be to restore it and have a complete uinit when I'm done. The tractor looks complete and unbutchered but needs paint bad. The hub caps are missing.
 
Hubcaps were NOT standard. They were optional. And they remained optional for all Low Pro models. Good luck finding a decent "original set" of caps. I am not aware of any aftermarket units that replicate the OEM caps.

Mower decks were not standard either because the 130 was a GARDEN TRACTOR, not a LAWN TRACTOR. As such, there is no requirement for a deck in order to have a "complete unit." When dealers placed orders, tractors came in as a separate item. Decks were packaged as individual items and so were snow blowers, utility blades and so forth. When a customer sat down at the dealer to buy a CASE Garden Tractor, he started off with a BASIC tractor and then added whatever options and attachments he needed. Some tractors were sold with no deck. Instead, they were fitted out to power the hydraulic rototiller.

A mower deck on a CASE show/parade tractor is a PITA. They barely clear the ground when fully raised. It is common for them to hang-up when loading the tractor on a trailer. No one will criticize you for not having a mower deck. If they do, then they don't know what they are talking about.
 
(quoted from post at 00:44:47 09/10/13) I just ran acrossed a old 130 Case in the corner of a barn. I'm more of a big tractor guy but this looks interesting and diffrent. What is a non running 130 worth? How comon are they? Do mower decks still exist for them?

Hi ET
If you could pick it up for the right price It not going to drop in value and you could save this Tractor it's a part of history.
I've been looking for a Case180 for two years and that 130 is it
little brother.
Hope you get it.
crazycaseman :)
 
The owner was going to scrap it so I may be able to get it for scrap price. I have a bunch of large tractors that I have restored but I don't have room to store anymore. This little job could be a nice change of pace.
 
I hope that you manage to get the 130 but I think that I should warn you about what often happens after such a purchase. The new owner conducts a full restoration and discovers the pure simplicity of the Case tractors. That leads to seeking out more information about these machines which in turn leads to the purchase of several more from the 1960's.

In other words, it becomes an addiction.

Good luck. If you need information about parts, paint, decals and so forth, send me an e-mail.
 

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