RudyM

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Hi guys, been looking around for a big diesel lately. Not a lot of them to pick from. Found two in my area (South-Western Ontario). There's one at Bryan's for way too much, and one online for what I think is semi-reasonable. Both tractors are in comparable shape, good sheet metal, original faded paint with spots of "field bronze". Both have PTO, one has two remotes, one has one. Apparently both engines in both tractors are "in good shape", though I'd want to see and hear them run.

So the question, what are one of these beasts worth? I know it's a horrible question to ask, as prices vary all over, and "worth" is whatever it's worth to you.

I need another tractor about as much as I need another project. But, I've always had my eyes open for a big diesel.
 
If you plan on using the tractor buy a 4020 or a 6030. If you insist on a two cylinder buy an 830 with electric start.
 
Tractor would not really be for actual work. Most likely just shows and such. Maybe the odd bit of work here and there, but certainly nothing that would require a tractor of this size. A 4020 or 6030 would be way out of a reasonable price range for something that's not getting used for work.

While electric start is nice, there's just no 830's for sale around here.
 
Blackdash or green dash 820's ? The black dash 820 was a 830 with 820 sheet metal. A greendash is an 80 with 820 sheet metal. The R,80,820,830 & 840 had a different flywheel key system that was more resistant to jackleg mechanics messing up the bolt torque. Than the more fragile 70D,720D & 730D flywheel.
Starting engines are fine if people understood basic mechanics.
Compared to the seating position of the other waterloo and Dubuque tractors. The R,80,820,830 & 840 feel like steering a Great Lakes freighter ship with the wheelhouse located back at the stern. With all that hood and most of the rear tires being ahead of the operator.
 
I would be the last one to tell you not to buy a two cylinder diesel. They are still out there as I saw an 80 sell last summer that the auctioneer had to struggle to get 7grand. It has been
several years since I have seen one sell that low. Hard to not get in a hurry but one will turn up, seems like the always do. You might want to reconsider if you want to haul it around to
shows unless you have some big equipment to handle the weight. Can not imagine parting with mine, any of them.
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The D I have puts you far out behind the rear end. I know an 820 is still longer. I always liked the big standards. Looked at my grandfather's D with a hopeful gaze since I was old enough to know what a tractor was, even if it was a pile of junk, sitting under an even bigger pile of junk, now its all restored and looking good.

I wouldn't be taking an 820 to a show far away. Furthest show I'd take anything is about 45 minutes. Most stuff would be driving distance.

I'm in no real rush, as I'm building my shop this summer. But, its on the list of beasts to get.
 
I have a green dash 820 that I bought from someone who wanted rid of it cheap. It runs great, pony runs good, after I tuned it up. I pulled my 15 ft disk with it a couple of hours with it to try it out. I did good. I like to use them some. I am going to put my square baler on it, I think, when I bale some hay. It has straight metal, needs paint. It is a different seating position. I feel like Oliver Wendell Douglas when I drive it. If i'm not pressed for time, I ted with my 520 and rake with my 60. When I'm rushed I use the 2510 and 4020. I have a 4-14 model 620 plow I am going to use when I have time.
 

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