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Jim R 08-14-2012 10:07:42 152.131.9.197 Report to Moderator	I have a friend that owns a 1954 John Deere "50" with a single front wheel. He wants to take the single front off and put a Roll-O-Matic on there. What would you expect to pay for a good used, ready to go, Roll-O-Matic complete with the rims? I can get the tires but he would need the roll-o-matic with the rims. Thanks for any responses! [Reply]   [No Email]
rickdeere 08-14-2012 16:28:22 216.163.8.240 Report to Moderator	Re: Value of a good used Roll-O-Matic in reply to Jim R, 08-14-2012 10:07:42   My friend sold his I have a good one for 150. let me know if interested 870-919-2212 northeast arkansas [Reply]  [No Email]
Jim R 08-15-2012 08:57:54 152.131.9.197 Report to Moderator	Re: Value of a good used Roll-O-Matic in reply to rickdeere, 08-14-2012 16:28:22   Thanks for the offer, but I will be driving to Iowa from Az. and don't want to drive that far off my route. I will try to find one in Iowa or along the way, but I appreciate your help! [Reply]  [No Email]
Ray 08-14-2012 16:09:54 74.5.145.85 Report to Moderator	Re: Value of a good used Roll-O-Matic in reply to Jim R, 08-14-2012 10:07:42   I've got one for 350,came off a 3020 in ohio.They don't come with rims. [Reply]  [No Email]
Bob Harvey 08-14-2012 14:17:56 209.91.107.146 Report to Moderator	Re: Value of a good used Roll-O-Matic in reply to Jim R, 08-14-2012 10:07:42   Why does he want to change from the single front ? I have a '60' single and love it. [Reply]  [No Email]
Jim R 08-14-2012 14:30:43 152.131.9.197 Report to Moderator	Re: Value of a good used Roll-O-Matic in reply to Bob Harvey, 08-14-2012 14:17:56   The tractor was actually inherited by a Lady friend of mine from my tractor buddy who used to own it. It has no power steering and a roll-o-matic will just make it easier for her to steer. She goes with us to "plow days" ect. [Reply]  [No Email]
Bob Harvey 08-14-2012 15:35:40 209.91.107.146 Report to Moderator	Re: Value of a good used Roll-O-Matic in reply to Jim R, 08-14-2012 14:30:43   Of course you are right, I often wish I had power steering, especially at slow speed. I have developed a technique of using the brakes to turn (had the thing since '71 and arms ain't as bulging as they once was) [Reply]  [No Email]
Carlyle Hoffman 08-14-2012 11:59:29 74.71.111.250 Report to Moderator	Re: Value of a good used Roll-O-Matic in reply to Jim R, 08-14-2012 10:07:42   They are offered all the time on e-bay, the 4 bolt,roll a matics , for later tractors generally are more expen , the 3 bolt like you are looking for , generally cheaper as for # JD 1268 rims , depending on cond $50 ta $150 or so. #1290,s will also fit but more expe. By 3&4 bolt, i mean the knuckles heaver or lighter duty. [Reply]  [No Email]
Jim R 08-14-2012 12:59:47 152.131.9.197 Report to Moderator	Re: Value of a good used Roll-O-Matic in reply to Carlyle Hoffman, 08-14-2012 11:59:29   Can you use the 4 bolt cap roll-a-matics on the two cyl. JD's if you couldn't find the older 3 bolt ones, or would that not be "correct"? [Reply]  [No Email]
farmerboy 08-14-2012 13:38:00 69.131.203.82 Report to Moderator	Re: Value of a good used Roll-O-Matic in reply to Jim R, 08-14-2012 12:59:47   It will fit, but won't be "correct". Only the most finicky person would notice. I see them priced all the way up to $450, but don't know if anyone has successfully sold one for that. Here's the "correct" 3 bolt ROM on ebay. (not mine, nor any one I know) http://www.ebay.com/itm/John-Deere-50-520-530-rollomatic-front-end-/230830554780?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35be92be9c I have one sitting in the shed in SW WI, but am not sure I'm ready to sell it. I still have the 60 and might put it back on. [Reply]  [No Email]
Jim R 08-14-2012 13:52:06 152.131.9.197 Report to Moderator	Re: Value of a good used Roll-O-Matic in reply to farmerboy, 08-14-2012 13:38:00   Thanks, Farmerboy, for the info. I do want to find the "correct" roll-o-matic for my friends JD "50" and this tells me what I need to know. I really appreciate your help! [Reply]  [No Email]
farmerboy 08-14-2012 14:02:35 69.131.203.82 Report to Moderator	Re: Value of a good used Roll-O-Matic in reply to Jim R, 08-14-2012 13:52:06   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see One more thing - I don't know when they quit using one piece pedestals, but you may want to make sure he has a split pedestal. I know some early 50s and 60s could be ordered with one piece pedestals. I saw a 60 w/one piece pedestal in the L&M Salvage in Richland Center WI just last week. [Reply]  [No Email]
rickdeere 08-14-2012 11:51:46 216.163.8.240 Report to Moderator	Re: Value of a good used Roll-O-Matic in reply to Jim R, 08-14-2012 10:07:42   friend has one for 100 no rims I sell them from 100 - 200 [Reply]  [No Email]
Jim R 08-14-2012 13:21:11 152.131.9.197 Report to Moderator	Re: Value of a good used Roll-O-Matic in reply to rickdeere, 08-14-2012 11:51:46   Where is your friend at? I will be driving to southeast Iowa for The Old Threshers Reunion in a couple weeks. I was going to try to find one to bring back to Az. for my friend. [Reply]  [No Email]
rickdeere 08-14-2012 14:11:08 216.163.8.240 Report to Moderator	Re: Value of a good used Roll-O-Matic in reply to Jim R, 08-14-2012 13:21:11   call tim 870-240-3463 [Reply]  [No Email]