Abother tractor pricing

Cory Schmidt · Jul 21, 2018

Some how we got leads on a loader tractor that might be for sale. As much as we like the green thing its tempting. The one for sale is in really nice shape, so need to get a ball park price range. Already called a dealer about part availably and for a price. They said parts should still be available but haven't got back to us on a price range yet.

Now the details.

1980 Kubota M7500, original family

4WD Diesel

Has around 2600 hours on clock.

has a cab and a loader on it, comes with snow blower and bale (non adjustable) forks...maybe more.

Sat in barn for 2-3 years.

Will need a little work from sitting, but should be able to get it going with out much issues. We are thinking it would be way out of our pay range. If we do decide we'd take it I know the seller would give us a deal, but we'd like to offer a fair price to start.

Thanks y'all for any help provided

Cory Schmidt · Jul 21, 2018

Opps that should be Another...how'd that B get there

Pictures.

Dean · Jul 21, 2018

I'm not familiar with that model but most Kubotas are pretty bullet proof.

Try tractorhouse.com for pricing.

Kubota still supplies parts for just about everything that they sold in the US.

Dean

ptfarmer · Jul 21, 2018

I would look at parts availability, Kubota seems to like to obsolete more parts on older tractors than other brands.

jeffcat · Jul 21, 2018

Wash the pigeon poop off her and it could be your dream tractor. Dont start it. Have her taken on a roll back to a competent dealer or mechanic and gone from stem to stern. Let them be responsible for it. Will be a cheep service call in the long run. Been there with two machines. Not kidding.

ohiojim · Jul 21, 2018

looks like it ought to make you a nice loader tractor

jm. · Jul 21, 2018

I do not know where you are getting your information but any parts needed for that tractor are still available .

jm. · Jul 21, 2018

Cory I am go to go out on a limb and say that loader is when Great Bend was furnishing Kubota their loaders. I have never see a cab like that and pretty sure it is an after-market. Thirty eight year old KUBOTA is getting back there. Front end engine and most of the rear end were used for several more models so parts are no problem. What it is worth or should sell for is about any ones guess. My guess is somewhere around seven to eleven thousand but again that is just a guess. The fact the it is KUBOTA and four wheel drive just runs it up but being 30+ years old would scare some folks. As the others have said change fuel filters, check the engine oil for water and maybe try to turn it over by hand then put a battery on it and go for it. I would not use starting fluid in that dry engine, it will probably start.

jddrawbar · Jul 21, 2018

Those early Kubota's like this 7500, are the tractors that set the standard for Kubota. They were really good tractors. As for price, I would guess in the 8-10k range

Cory Schmidt · Jul 21, 2018

good catch jm. The owner thought the loader was possibly an Arps(but could be something else) made for Kubota. The cab is a Prairie something made in Winkler, Canada...but was ordered through Kubota. Only thing about 30 year old tractors is parts slowly get harder to find. After that they don't bother us...actually prefer em, with no/limited electronics(compared to new).

Thanks for the estimate.

Cory Schmidt · Jul 21, 2018

I was thinking it would maybe be a little higher. But I was looking for ball park... Thanks

Cory Schmidt · Jul 21, 2018

we're hoping so. Looks like a tough little bugger. the cab would likely be nice for winter.

Cory Schmidt · Jul 21, 2018

We know a good deal of the mechanics of tractor repair. and the current owner was a former dealer and repair for mowers and such...so they know what they are doing as well. We'll look it over real well (filters, fuel, other fluids for sure) before we would try to start. The nearest Kubota dealer is over an hour away(be an expensive tow), and sure don't trust the local farm machine shop that deals mainly with Deere.

Cory Schmidt · Jul 21, 2018

We called a dealer already said most parts should be easy to find for that model yet. In another 30 years might be a different tale(we'll see as time goes on).

Cory Schmidt · Jul 21, 2018

I browsed over at tractor house found a few of (I think) the next newer model listed for around 30 to 40 grand, wasn't sure how those would stack up against this one if similar or a lot more/less. Good to know Kubota has a good parts availability here in the US. Thanks

jeffcat · Jul 21, 2018

OK, as long as you understand the possible problems. Sound like you have a good hadle on things. Very good luck.

LAA · Jul 21, 2018

As with all tractor pricing the area where it is being sold is the main determinate of final price, that tractor is solid and useful but in my area it would struggle to bring 6-7 thousand dollars, main reasons being non A/C cab and not much demand for a loader tractor without a shuttle shift. The cab issue probably does not matter near as much up north but the lack of a shuttle lowers the price across the board. You also mentioned that there were small problems due to having set up a few years, the truth is, those small problems can get expensive very fast, gaskets, hydraulic leaks, hoses, batteries, fittings, fluids change out etc. As the buyer you would be the one taking the risk and you have to price the potential repairs in to your offer. The sellers may not want to fool with the tractor to get it in top notch shape for a sale and the fact that it is not 100% ready to go further reduces the pool of potential buyers, many people now days are not going to work on anything, period, they buy new or ''certified''. Buyers now days also want financing, not many cash sales going on and somewhat hard for the hobby crowd to get bank financing on 35 year old tractors they know nothing about. In all, I would guess that there is a very limited actual market for that tractor so start low, you can always go up but you can't come down.

Traditional Farmer · Jul 22, 2018

I agree a tractor like that been sitting for a while condition unknown etc isn't going to bring a lot of money from a private seller as you pointed out too many potential expensive problems
and no guarantee.Plus having to put up cash knocks out a lot of people.

showcrop · Jul 22, 2018

Don't worry about the dealer being 30 miles away. Messick's carries Kubota.

INCase · Jul 23, 2018

i always wondered about those kubotas.

the hood, dash and front tin sure look alot like the fiat tractors of the early-mid 1970's like Oliver/White and Long and AC used.

showcrop · Jul 23, 2018

(quoted from post at 21:08:52 07/21/18) As with all tractor pricing the area where it is being sold is the main determinate of final price, that tractor is solid and useful but in my area it would struggle to bring 6-7 thousand dollars, main reasons being non A/C cab and not much demand for a loader tractor without a shuttle shift. The cab issue probably does not matter near as much up north but the lack of a shuttle lowers the price across the board. You also mentioned that there were small problems due to having set up a few years, the truth is, those small problems can get expensive very fast, gaskets, hydraulic leaks, hoses, batteries, fittings, fluids change out etc. As the buyer you would be the one taking the risk and you have to price the potential repairs in to your offer. The sellers may not want to fool with the tractor to get it in top notch shape for a sale and the fact that it is not 100% ready to go further reduces the pool of potential buyers, many people now days are not going to work on anything, period, they buy new or ''certified''. Buyers now days also want financing, not many cash sales going on and somewhat hard for the hobby crowd to get bank financing on 35 year old tractors they know nothing about. In all, I would guess that there is a very limited actual market for that tractor so start low, you can always go up but you can't come down.

Why would a cab not be valuable "up north" Ever spread manure at 40 degrees in the rain in an open station? I think that location is way down on the list. I think that size, power, age, condition, tires, brand, service record, number of remotes, type of transmission, cab, AC, FWA, and many many others are a bigger factor than location.

Cory Schmidt · Jul 23, 2018

The nearest Kubota dealer I know of is Service motor in New Franklin(about an hour ride at 55-60mph). not that far if need parts, but I wouldn't want to call em down and tow the tractor back up(a few hundred just for a tow bill). Doing repairs ourselves is never a problem, we've done complete engine rebuilds and even a transmission or two.

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