What's a good price for 9N (probably a 2N) with std loader?

A friend of mine has a tractor that she would like to sell. I didn't keep a copy of the serial number when I wrote it down for her, but I think it's a later 2N.

It's got the smaller ("standard") Dearborn loader on it.

Unknown when the last time it was started might have been. It's been sitting a while. It has an alternator that looks new, though, so I'm assuming that it has been converted within the last year or so.

Dunno any more than that, except the tires seemed to be holding air.

What's it worth, non-op or if it's running? She's in Reno, Nevada.

My opinion - for what it's worth:
A non running N is worth about $500-$800
unless it has Very Good rears or comes
with an implement or two which increases
its value.
Compared to the 8N you have, a 2N is a
step backwards as it doesn't have the
features you're already used to having.
If you are looking at a second tractor I
would not be looking backwards. I would
be looking forward - to a Jubilee or
even newer. Newer has more and better
features.
If you could buy it cheap, fix it cheap
and sell it for a decent profit I would
say go ahead and buy it. Use the profit
to go newer.
Always look to going newer. Always.

I really don't need it. My 8N handles my whole-whopping-acre just fine, and doesn't need a pet.

The big thing is that she wants it gone and I'm the only guy she knows who even knew that it's a Ford (she was jaw-dropping impressed with what I was able to tell her about it, thanks mostly to what I've learned since I got HERE a few weeks ago)! I want to tell her a price that it will sell at, but not one where she gets taken for a ride.

What is a running 2N worth, without implements?

What is the Dearborn loader worth, if I took it off and sold that separately?

Can you check Craig's List in the Reno area to get an idea what tractors with loaders are selling for or at least the asking price. Then consider that she has a 2N. If you can help her get it running and able to demonstrate that everything works, that would be a big help. Personally, I'm one who believes that if one wants to sell something to get rid of it, price it to sell it.

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I really don't need it. My 8N handles my whole-whopping-acre just fine, and doesn't need a pet.

The big thing is that she wants it gone and I'm the only guy she knows who even knew that it's a Ford (she was jaw-dropping impressed with what I was able to tell her about it, thanks mostly to what I've learned since I got HERE a few weeks ago)! I want to tell her a price that it will sell at, but not one where she gets taken for a ride.

What is a running 2N worth, without implements?

What is the Dearborn loader worth, if I took it off and sold that separately?

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Neither one is worth much. Around here a decent looking and running 9N is about a grand. You would work long and hard to sell the old Dearborn loader at any price.

TOH

Personally, I think they're great tractors that have proven their
worth, even after being pushed way harder than designed for.

Around here, it would be worth more without the loader.
That is, if it's the Dearborn jungle gym type loader.
Without power steering, they're not a good loader tractor.
And the trip bucket type isn't much more than a powered wheelbarrow.
Not to mention the front end wasn't designed for the weight.

If you remove the loader with the intention of selling it, you will
also need to remove all the mounting brackets to go with it, which
means replacing the front axle pivot pin. Without those pieces,
the loader is basically scrap. One of our fellow forum members
gave me an entire loader, complete with the brackets not long ago.
He even loaded it for me.

If it is the type of loader that has a front mounted pump, there is
also a a drive hub mounted on the replacement crankshaft pulley.
The buyer would need the pulley, hub and driveshaft. They could
buy there own, or you could buy replacements and include the
ones that are currently on the tractor. Front axle/bolster needs
to be removed or at least taken loose and swung to one side to
remove/install. Not a bad job, but not a simple bolt-on.

If you had it running and working with decent tires it would bring
$1500 or so here. Maybe a bit more if you're willing to wait for
the right person. Non-running and a loader in the way, probably
only about $500. I'm in central Michigan.

I'm in Ct. & was offered a fairly nice 2n with all new tires,new rear rims,just tuned up & new clutch for $1000

you just need to check in our area and see what there selling for. 500-1000 would get you a nice 8n here but the 2n is lower. that is for a good running tractor. not running way less. your about 3 years to late. good luck.

As Royse said there is a huge difference between loaders. The step through, which allows you to get on ahead of the rear wheel is the good one, and could be worth $500.00 to $1,000, The jungle jim, which forces you to climb up over the back, is barely worth scrap value because they take up a lot of room on the truck.

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As Royse said there is a huge difference between loaders. The step through, which allows you to get on ahead of the rear wheel is the good one, and could be worth $500.00 to $1,000, The jungle jim, which forces you to climb up over the back, is barely worth scrap value because they take up a lot of room on the truck.

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The OP identified the loader as a "Dearborn Standard" loader. Assuming that identification is accurate it would be either a Model 19-7 or 19-22. Both are jungle gym pipe frame loaders with little value.

TOH

Price it at $1000 and don't let them leave with their money if they offer $500...

In most N educated eyes the loader adds no value... For those that don't know the perils of an N with that loader it may to them...

If you buy a N and it needs tire's its pert-neer a deal killer...

Sold my 1947 2N with a wagner loader on it about 3 weeks ago for $1900.00 in less than a week. Ran good, all new fluids, 7 foot back blade, new distributor and plugs. 2nd guy who look at it bought it. One rear tire was starting to wear and one of the fronts had cracking but both held air fine.

Facebook marketplace worked great.

Thanks for the info! That's pretty much what I figured, so I'll see if I can get it to operate, then suggest that she price according to the advice I've gotten here.

Just FYI, I have the bigger loader on my 8N, and it does a good job, but unless I were going to restore the 2N (not interested), about the only thing that interests me would be the 12V conversion, to put on mine.

I would throw away any 12 volt conversion and look for all 6 vout parts to put it back normal. The 6 volt is just as good or better than any 12 volt conversion. I have both a 9N and 2N still 6volt wnd will stay that way as long as I own them.

"The 6 volt is just as good or better than any 12 volt conversion."

:lol: :roll:

I just sold a non running 9N with a loader and dual rear tires for $300.00 to a neighbor. He took the loader and the duals off and brought them back to me. He kept the tractor ?????

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"The 6 volt is just as good or better than any 12 volt conversion."

:lol: :roll:

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Kind of depends on what you use your tractor for, doesn't it?
There are a list of reasons why 12V is better. A long list.
If you're doing a "restoration" then 6V would be required.
Will they start and run fine on 6V? Absolutely. My 8N does.
If you want brighter lights, 12V accessories, easier jump starting,
easily swapable batteries with your other equipment/cars, well...

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(quoted from post at 18:34:48 12/07/19)
"The 6 volt is just as good or better than any 12 volt conversion."

:lol: :roll:

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Kind of depends on what you use your tractor for, doesn't it?
There are a list of reasons why 12V is better. A long list.
If you're doing a "restoration" then 6V would be required.
Will they start and run fine on 6V? Absolutely. My 8N does.
If you want brighter lights, 12V accessories, easier jump starting,
easily swapable batteries with your other equipment/cars, well...

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yes, it's a long list alright. but that won't stop Luddites from saying silly things to justify their position

ps: imo, lawson, u left the biggest advantage of 12 volts - its margin for error in a real-world, less than perfect tractor - off your list

got a weak battery? i bet the weak 12 volt battery will turn the tractor over better than the weak 6 volt battery. low compression? bad connection/cable?

seems to me that in those situations (and i'm sure others as well,) all other things being equal, 12 volt has the advantage.

It looks like one of my customers needs a tractor with a small scoop on the front, so I called my friend to have her son check it out and make sure it's running.

I told the potential buyer $1000, and she was delighted at the price, and that it will take only about an hour to go bring it home.

My friend is happy to get $1000 and get the tractor out of her way.

Thanks for the advice on this!

BTW, the main reason that I intend to convert my 8N to 12V is so that I can jump start it from anything I drive.