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Don Rudolph

10-05-2007 17:33:09




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I have been offered to buy a big 400 diesel. It has wide front, Eagle Hitch, average tires, runs good, no power steering, a little transmission noise. Any opinions on what it is worth? The owner will not state a price, only consider offers. Thanks for your help! Don




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dboll

10-08-2007 09:52:54




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 Re: Case 401Diesel in reply to Don Rudolph, 10-05-2007 17:33:09  
you are better off not dealing with jerks like that jrt. if I get a low offer I just say no



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Don Rudolph

10-07-2007 10:35:01




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 Re: Case 401Diesel in reply to Don Rudolph, 10-05-2007 17:33:09  
Thanks everyone for your opinions and advice. I can always count on this Board. Don



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Doc Larry

10-07-2007 05:39:59




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 Re: Case 401Diesel in reply to Don Rudolph, 10-05-2007 17:33:09  
Those of us who own one think these sell for a lot less than they are worth, but the value really depends on where you are and what you want to pay. The transmission noise in mine was a rattle and was caused by a combination of fork wear and a broken detent spring. Maybe you will be that lucky.

Personally, I won't make an offer to a stranger unless I have no other option, because more often than not, the "seller" is just trying to get a free appraisal and doesn't really want to sell. But that may not be the situation you're in.
I'll add that you can sink $1000 or more into one of these real fast.
Having said all that, my 401 is my favorite tractor by far. Go for it!

larry

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Glenn FitzGerald

10-06-2007 21:00:16




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 Re: Case 401Diesel in reply to Don Rudolph, 10-05-2007 17:33:09  
Hey Don: As a matter of principle I will not make an offer on something till I the owner gives me a starting point. That is not too much to expect.

Glenn F.



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Gene Dotson

10-05-2007 22:07:37




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 Re: Case 401Diesel in reply to Don Rudolph, 10-05-2007 17:33:09  
Don;

You won't find a better baler tractor. Nice smooth PTO and the lower 4 gears will match any speed you need. Made between 1953 and 1957 with 49 horsepower.

A more reasonable starting point would be $1400. Diesel and wide front should put it in the $2200 to $2400 price on the open market. I wouldn't walk away at $1800. Guess tractors are cheaper in OREGON!!!

The transmission noise is most likely the hi/lo shifter gear. They are sometimes damaged by shifting while the tractor is moving. ALWAYS stop before shifting ranges. The 4 speed transmission is bulletproof... Gene

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Walt Davies

10-05-2007 20:47:42




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 Re: Case 401Diesel in reply to Don Rudolph, 10-05-2007 17:33:09  
A good friend of mine bought one in fair condition a couple years ago for $600 with delivery. I would think that would be a good starting point. Gene might pay more though giggle.
Looking in the book I think I would go higher $1000 to $1500 depending on condition.
Walt Setup right these make very good pullers with little cost.



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JGarner

10-05-2007 20:02:05




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 Re: Case 401Diesel in reply to Don Rudolph, 10-05-2007 17:33:09  
Offer something real low like $500-$750 and look for a reaction.



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JRT

10-05-2007 21:21:25




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 Re: Case 401Diesel in reply to JGarner, 10-05-2007 20:02:05  
Better be careful. One time I was trying to buy a tractor from an old man who said he was listening to offers so I made him an offer that I thought was reasonable. Apparently he didn't think it was reasonable. He said he would no longer consider any offer I made, no matter how high it was.



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