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Case 380 - David Brown 885

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RF

10-29-2004 13:29:27




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I have the opportunity to purchase a case 380 (DB-885)at auction. This tractor appears to be in okay shape but was retired when the engine started to make noise. inside, I don"t know if it"s serious or not. I have been assured that the hydraulics and transmission are in fine shape, just the engine is suspect. I wasn"t permited to run a compression check. It"s sold as is. My question is what do feel it is worth? I"m not a guy who follows this stuff very close. If the engine needs to be rebuilt, even from the bearings up, is it still worth it? Are parts still available for a 1980 model? I"ve rebuilt a few antique auto gas engines but never a diesel. I understand they are pretty simple to work on with the proper manual. That part doesn"t scare me. Plus if I get in too deep, I can haul it to somebody else. I looked around the internet for price values and came up with nothing. I"m not sure what to bid. I know there are many variables to coming up with a price tag, but I"d welcome your best shot at it.

Thank you in advance. Ron

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Ritchie Leslie

11-01-2004 09:12:14




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 Re: Case 380 - David Brown 885 in reply to RF, 10-29-2004 13:29:27  
Don't know if you've closed off the auction or not but a decent operating DB tractor with good mechanicals is worth 3K US at least in the NE US or Canada. Don't know about California...



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RickB

10-29-2004 15:06:05




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 Just did that in reply to RF, 10-29-2004 13:29:27  
I just bought a 1976 Case 885 (DB) with poor compression from ether abuse. Installed pistons, rings, wrist pins, rod bearings. Rebuilt the water pump, replaced the starter and gave it a full service. All CaseIH parts (except starter) and filters and NH fluids. Total parts $725 USD. I am happy with a nice little 42HP diesel tractor with live hyd and PTO, power steering and three point hitch. It had broken rings and ring lands, but the bores were very good at 2800 hours.

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RF

10-29-2004 16:03:46




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 Re: Just did that in reply to RickB, 10-29-2004 15:06:05  
Thanks for the reply.

Where I am perplexed is what to offer at this auction. It's a sealed bid affair. I look at the machine, then fill in the form and turn it in with my top bid.

May I ask what your tractor cost before you put the $725 into it? If I just have to sink seven or eight hundred into it (plus what ever I bid), I'm game!

Any idea what a running Case 380/DB-885 goes for on the open market running?

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RickB

10-30-2004 04:08:12




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 Re: Just did that in reply to RF, 10-29-2004 16:03:46  
I wouldn't offer more than what you suggest. 'Engine noise' may well indicate crankshaft damage which involves much more labor and parts cost than I just incurred. I had the luxury of getting my tractor started and evaluating it prior to making an offer, as well as some prior knowledge of it. I can't imagine a big rush to place bids on the Case; low ball it, and if you don't get it, you may be the lucky one.

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eddie in Ky

10-29-2004 19:23:30




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 Re: Just did that in reply to RF, 10-29-2004 16:03:46  
I have an 885 with loader that I just turned down $4500 for. It isnt pretty but its a good tractor.



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