Oliver 440 and 550

eddiesmith · Mar 29, 2010

Anyone know what these would be worth? They are not running but wouldn't take much to get running. They are locked up in our barn out of the weather. My grandfather was the original owner and I would like to know what they are worth or know where to find out. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks@!!

gordey · Mar 29, 2010

I would be interested where are you located?

eddiesmith · Mar 29, 2010

We are in NC......are you a collector?

Central VA. Oliver · Mar 29, 2010

If Gordey is too far away or not interested, I would be interested in the 550. I am in Virginia. What part of NC? Value would depend on condition. I do collect Olivers. Thanks in advance.

gordey · Mar 29, 2010

Im a collector, i've got a lot of Olivers but im just to far away.

Chris Vandervyver · Mar 29, 2010

I am interested in a 440. Need to come to NC to pick up a 550 engine soon. Click on the Email if you like and send me a telephone number. Best wishes. Chris

J.Mash · Mar 29, 2010

I am in N.C. send me a e-mail.

Cody Adgent · Mar 29, 2010

Give me a call. 931-212-3602. I'm interested in both tractors. Distance is not a problem.

Anonymous-0 · Mar 30, 2010

Hello Eddie, I here in Greensboro. Give me a call and i will come by and look at them for you if you'd like. (512-3440)

eddiesmith · Mar 30, 2010

(quoted from post at 19:55:04 03/29/10) Im a collector, i've got a lot of Olivers but im just to far away.

Since you are a collector, do you have any idea of what they would be worth? They have always been sheltered but haven't been cranked in a number of years. Can you let me know of an ideal value? Thanks

Dblair · Mar 30, 2010

that 440 is going to be a hot item . lots of takers
on that one

eddiesmith · Mar 30, 2010

That's what I am starting to think.......how hot is hot?

SW3 · Mar 30, 2010

Keep at least one tractor of your grandfather"s. You will be sorry if you let them all go,,,,trust me.

eddiesmith · Mar 30, 2010

(quoted from post at 06:32:30 03/30/10) Keep at least one tractor of your grandfather"s. You will be sorry if you let them all go,,,,trust me.

Thanks for the advice. I have a guy that has been asking me about the tractors and I just need some info on them.

eddiesmith · Mar 30, 2010

Any idea on the cost of this one?

Chris Vandervyver · Mar 30, 2010

Ha Ha Eddie...asking the buyer what its worth is perhaps not your best course of action ;-)

Nuthin much is your answer

...ask someone who has one or look up old auction prices on google!

eddiesmith · Mar 30, 2010

Yeah, I thought about that.....thanks Chris!@

super 55 · Mar 30, 2010

Just curious, why are you wanting to sell them. No interest? As you might tell from the responses, they are pretty desirable tractors, both of them. Don't sell yourself short, do some research and see what prices they have gone for in different states of condition. You can maybe check the history on ebay, or look at some of the Oliver magazines with auction results.

Central VA. Oliver · Mar 30, 2010

I have to say I agree with a couple of the statements made here. You probably will regret getting rid of both being they have been in your family. I really wish that I had been able to find one of my families tractors. Researching online what tractors have sold for and went for at auction probably is a good option. Thats how I find values alot of the time on tractors I am interested in or ask someone here that has no interest what it could be worth. I will say a 550 diesel running condition original owner only 2600 hours went for $3000 this past saturday at an estate auction in Greensboro, NC.

eddiesmith · Mar 30, 2010

(quoted from post at 14:27:59 03/30/10) I have to say I agree with a couple of the statements made here. You probably will regret getting rid of both being they have been in your family. I really wish that I had been able to find one of my families tractors. Researching online what tractors have sold for and went for at auction probably is a good option. Thats how I find values alot of the time on tractors I am interested in or ask someone here that has no interest what it could be worth. I will say a 550 diesel running condition original owner only 2600 hours went for $3000 this past saturday at an estate auction in Greensboro, NC.

Thanks for all of your responses. I actually haven't thought about selling these until a neighbor who collects tractors stopped and wanted to buy them. I just was curious so I wouldn't get taken advantage of. I have tried to find some on ebay and the 440 is the one I am thinking might be more valuable then I thought. He has offered me $5000 for both of them. I appreciate your input because I really don't know where to start. I can't seem to find "values" on any of the sites I have searched.

Larry from MD · Mar 30, 2010

5000 for both is way way low.All the guys on here don't want to say what the 440 is worth so they can buy it.

eddiesmith · Mar 30, 2010

thanks

Eric The Red · Mar 30, 2010

First off if you are not hard up for the money think
long and hard about selling your grandfathers
tractors. I and my parents all the time kick
ourselves for not buying my grandfather's SMTA at
his estate sale. The 440 depending on condition I
have saw sold at auctions from poor conditions
around $4000 to Restored as high as $12,000. The 550
poor $1000 to good $4000. Don't be taken.

eddiesmith · Mar 30, 2010

thanks for the insight. I really appreciate it.

Cody Adgent · Mar 30, 2010

If you will give me a call or shoot me some pics of them at [email protected]. I will tell you pretty close to what they are worth. I Buy/Sell alot of tractors and I will make you a fair CASH offer if you still want to sell them. 931-212-3602

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