Ford/Dearborn values (kinda long question)

I've looked in the archives and find some older info, but I'm seeking fresh thoughts: My son is buying a
piece of property whose owner has an early 1950 8N and multiple pieces of equipment. I'm wondering
about fair prices. I know about 8N values in general (I have three 8Ns), and I haven't seen this one yet --
it's at a Ford NH dealer getting something fixed in the front-mount distributor. It may be interesting
because it's been on the same property since new and still has the original sales receipt, but I can't even
guess at its overall condition sight-unseen; I know tires are a huge factor. Regardless of tractor value,
I'm specifically wondering what people are paying for Dearborn 2-bottom plows (model 10-156) in
good shape. It's shedded, complete and looks good. Value in good useable condition? How about a
single-gang Dearborn disk (model 11-1) that also looks good? He also has a Ford model 106 bushhog-
type 5-foot rear mower with a leaky gearbox seal and minor rust-through on the top (so fixable but
needing work). Beyond that he has a PTO-driven wood splitter (maker unknown), a Stockland pond
scoop and 6-foot rear blade (both good cond.), tire chains, one of those tractor jacks that raise the
whole tractor, and what's called a "digger." The guy is having trouble parting with this equipment and
other stuff, and he hasn't even given a ballpark guess at asking price. I know sentimentally attached
sellers can be difficult to deal with, but, with thanks in advance, I'm asking here -- plow and disk values
in particular, and anything else anyone is willing to make a guess about. Any educated advice will be
better than my own guesses. (Tractor values I get, but I'm dumber than a post about attachments
because I've never needed any that didn't come with my tractors or that I bought new. Sorry, I couldn't
get any pictures.)
 
Implements in MN have certainly gained value over the years. I just picked up a Dearborn plow so Im interested in hearing a price also. I got mine with a tractor. I've seen a few of the discs on cl for couple hundred bucks. Do a search on cl and see what people are asking for stuff. Price varies on location so someone in ohio might get more or less for any particular implement. The digger is probably a Dearborn 2 row cultivator. They sell for 450-500 here. Plows range 3-500. The mower probably couple hundred considering the condition. Wood splitter 6-700, scoop 100-150, rear blade 2-250, tire chains 75-100. Again this is my area with is ne nd/nw mn and surrounding areas. Of course to the owner it could all be worth 2x what someone else thinks.
 
2 bottom plow about 275. I just payed 250 for a Dearborn tandem disc series D, it's in fair shape. Scoops are going for about 150 or so now.
 
lots of Ford owners in my area, expensive
So, Dearborn/Arps/Ford branded implements bring a premium here.
Complete, good condition 2-bottom $400-$500 (ugh)
never saw a single gang for sale, but the double row
branded disks bring a shocking amount.
Local dealer has had a couple old, small, Ford branded ones recently....$700 each..both sold in days!
any brand old brush-hog....bout $400
splitter...no idea
slip scoop $100-150
blade $150
jack $150
chains $50
digger?....cultivator?...if TSC style(weak)...$50....straight across lots of spring loaded tines style...$300+

I'd offer a package price for the tractor and everything else.
You've seen the tractor and know your area.
I'd be nice, and make the package price fair......but firm.
Accept the offer, or get the stuff out of there before we close...
....but I'm a hard person..........
 
I'm in west MN near Battle Lake. Because of all the 10 acre plots that have been sold as hunting land in recent years implements like that are almost golden.

Around here the plow is worth 350 or more depending on actual condition with coulters.

Tandem 3 point disk 600 or so.

Brush cutter in that condition about 300, repaired 600 or more.

Rear blade 100-150


Check online ads to get a better idea.

Rick
 

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