Value of Case VAC

My neighbour has a case VAC, with pto and drawbar, no hydraulics, was running when parked over 15 years ago. It was parked because the brakes are gone. It probably needs tires. What would it be worth?

Thanks,
Mark

The cheapest VA that I've purchased lately was a VAC N.F. which was running with a fairly fresh valve job, good tires and battery for $600.00; it has the high-pressure hydraulic system. I gave $750 for a VAC adj. W.F. w/live hydraulics and the Eagle hitch; ditto for a VAO with live hyd. and the early add-on Eagle hitch. $50 got me a VAC like you are describing; it had sat for more the 17 years and required TLC (WD40 in the cylinders with occasional air pressure freed the pistons) to get it running plus the usual plug wires, carb cleaning, battery, tires, etc. The tractor shown was bought directly from the scrap yard so it cost me $75 after he added his profit; it's going for parts. With scrap prices being high right now more tractors are showing up at the local re-cycler so I am getting ready to place an ad in the local paper that will be something like: "Buying CASE and other tractors for 10% OVER scrap value AND I will load and haul from your location at no cost to you! CASH on the barrel-head...CALL 249-XXXX."! As far as your deal goes I'd offer a hundred if motor is free and negotiate...if it's not free then offer him scrap price per pound + a bit (50-75) and go from there. A 3-point is pretty easy to add if you can cut and weld. The hi-pressure pumps and cylinders are also easy to work on....you can always add the live pump if you feel you need it.

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Fireman in KY

My opinion: I didn't get into this hobby to make money, which is a good thing since it ain't likely I will. :-)

VACs are good little tractors. I've got my eye on a VAC with a sickle bar mower. It's been parked for at least 15 years. Motor is in a shed. The rest of the tractor is parked outside. It will take a bunch of work, but...

Mark,

I had a shot at one that was in Illinois, But I hate to even type this my WIFE said I need more room before I can buy.

Still KICKIN' myself but should be kickin' someone else(=
He was askin' 1800. I think he got it. It had the eagle hitch and live hydraulis and the motor was done. so like the other guy said I would guess around 450-700.