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Curt

02-23-2001 07:03:49




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I have the opportunity to buy a 1952 8N with a brush hog, 2 scraper blades, and an endloader that is incomplete (no hoses or controls) for $3,500.00. I checked the tractor values thread, and the price seems a little high, but I know the mower and other stuff add considerable value. Can any of you guys give me some direction? My other tractor is "Orange" and I'm a city boy so I don't know just what to look for.
Thanks in advance for any tips!

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Lee St. Clair

02-23-2001 17:46:33




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 Re: 1952 8N Value in reply to Curt, 02-23-2001 07:03:49  
I bought a really nice 8N from original owner here in Montana for $2000. I have seen many around here for about that money but not near the condition. I was down in Idaho (central) recently and have seen some nice 8N's for around $1000 to $1500. If I had a trailer, I would have bought a couple of them. I think your locality is the key to what a decent tractor costs. I also bought a Ferguson TO-30 here in Montana from original owner for $1500 and it was in nearly perfect condition. When I recently sold one of my houses here, the new owner would not buy unless he could buy the tractor. Not wanting to sell it, I put the price so high I knew he would not want it. He bought it anyway for $4500!

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Curt

02-23-2001 16:35:05




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 Re: 1952 8N Value in reply to Curt, 02-23-2001 07:03:49  
Thanks for all the good feedback guys! I looked at the tractor this afternoon. The best part of it was a new tire! The bush hog was busted, the loader was half buried in the ground, and the fella had brush painted it last fall for about the 32nd time. I think I'll pass for now. Thanks again!



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TimK

02-23-2001 14:14:33




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 Re: 1952 8N Value in reply to Curt, 02-23-2001 07:03:49  
The only things I see there that impress me are the hog and the endloader, except: the hog is probably all hogged out (I have yet to find a good used one, and the endloader isn't complete. I think he's $500 too high. My .$.02



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ricker2n

02-23-2001 13:15:58




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 Re: 1952 8N Value in reply to Curt, 02-23-2001 07:03:49  
I paid $2,400 for my '46 2N with a bush hog. The motor was rebuilt 3 years ago. 3 like new tires, 1 Firestone with the casings begining to seperate.
Passed up a 9N that smoked bad for $1100



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NCN in TX

02-23-2001 11:47:01




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 Re: 1952 8N Value in reply to Curt, 02-23-2001 07:03:49  
I saw a restored 8N at an auction last weekend: Mostly original (replacement grille, converted to 12 volt, side mount distributor (couldn't get serial #), good metal with raised script on hood and fenders, lights (no wings), good paint over fair prep work (a little too red), canopy and fancy seat cover. Purred like a kitten and clean. I'd give it an 8 on the 10 scale. $2750, no implements. HTH

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Steve W

02-23-2001 11:18:13




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 Re: 1952 8N Value in reply to Curt, 02-23-2001 07:03:49  
I laugh at what is "too much". Forget what others pay. If it needs rings or engine work, that adds 1500 to the price tag, and yet some people think if they got such a tractor for 1500, they got some kind of a deal. I bought a really "nice" 2n for 1800 (I think) and after all was said and done I spent at least half that much to make her "Purrrrrfeeeccccct". is it worth 2500 or so now? maybe, but my time would average to .0001 cent per hour.

I'd decide what it needs, what you can live with, and what a perfect tractor is worth. Simple things like worn out spindles can really set you back, so a good shape 8N is worth that much or more. IMHO

Take Care
Steve

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phil

02-23-2001 11:14:48




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 Re: 1952 8N Value in reply to Curt, 02-23-2001 07:03:49  
I used to own a '52 8N here in Va. I sold it with a blade 7 yrs ago for $3200 and owner was happy. Good bush hog is maybe $350 around here or more sometimes. I saw a nice 8N at auction two years ago go for $3100. Having said that, the side distributor 8N brings more than it is worth in terms of how much tractor you have for the dollar in my opinion. For example, the Ferguson TO30 will outpull it all day long, but is at least $400 cheaper in the market for comparable condition tractor.

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Russ in SoCal

02-23-2001 10:46:20




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 Re: 1952 8N Value in reply to Curt, 02-23-2001 07:03:49  
Curt,
Yeah, the price is a little high. However..... . It depends mostly on where you live, followed closely by what shape the tractor is in, followed closely by how bad the owner wants to sell, followed closely by how many are in the market, etc. Check the engine and transmission dipsticks for milky lookin' stuff, run a dry and wet compression test and take your best guess on how well the previous owner has cared for it. Don't be afraid to walk away, especially if you have a gut feeling the seller may not be completely forthcoming.
If you're askin' because you're tryin' to figger how much you can make on it..... .Fuh-gedda-bout-it.
Russ

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don t. - 9n180179

02-23-2001 10:46:00




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 Re: 1952 8N Value in reply to Curt, 02-23-2001 07:03:49  
I live in north central Il. I bought a 9n w/a front loader (full hydralic), 6' rear blade, 7' drag and tire chains from the original owner for 3500. I knew nothing more about tractors than this is the one I needed. I now know where/how to test to see what kind of shape its in thanks to this board. I have looked for another (8n or 9n) for mainly a lawn mower. The prices for just the tractor are around 3000.

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Barry N Indiana

02-23-2001 09:08:57




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 Re: 1952 8N Value in reply to Curt, 02-23-2001 07:03:49  
Curt:

I bought my 44 2N a year ago. With it I got a dearborn loader, Bush Hog, Woods finish mower (needs work), Rough looking back scraper blade, 3 pt Concrete mixer and an old rusty disk. I paid $3,000. The tractor is rough but runs pretty good. I had to rebuild the steering box this winter.

Barry



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Water Boy

02-23-2001 08:33:11




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 Re: 1952 8N Value in reply to Curt, 02-23-2001 07:03:49  
Curt

I live in Michigan, last summer purchased a 1950 8-N with 9-N engine. The engine was complete rebuild. Changed over to a 12 volt system. Had front loader, "with old trip bucket" and a back blade. Good rubber all around. All it neaded was a paint job and it looks and runs like a new tractor. Paid $3,400.00.

Guy I bought it from is a tractor mechanic for one of those Green & Yeller tractor dealers. He loves to work on the 8-Ns because they are so simple. $3,500.00 sounds like it's on the high side of average. BUT it depends on the shape and where you live..... My 0.02 cents. Good Luck.

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