Oliver 1850 MFWD

Olly1850fan · Jan 30, 2019

I have inherited an Oliver 1850 MFWD with the 4 53 General Motors diesel it needs a few mechanical repairs I was wondering if anyone had an idea what the tractor would be worth in good running condition Just trying to decide if it makes economic sense to put the cash into the jewel Motor and tranny are good just hydraulic pump issues

Gary H. · Jan 30, 2019

I'm sure others will chime in but with the Detroit it would be a 1950 unless someone transplanted it instead of the Perkins. I would think it would well worth the money to repair.

Olly1850fan · Jan 30, 2019

Im sorry it is a 1950! Our 1850 is in good shape and not going anywhere. Im thinking the 1950 would be around 10 grand if working correctly. As I understand it the Detroit engine and the MFWD make it a somewhat rare tractor

rrlund · Jan 30, 2019

What are the hydraulic issues? A new pump for those is only $425. A bargain compared to what the tractor is worth.

Galen Houk · Jan 30, 2019

Unrestored but working I think you are about right at $10,000.

Olly1850fan · Jan 30, 2019

severe hydraulic leak, runs back into transmission

JOCCO · Jan 30, 2019

Go down to the Oliver board there are many there that can help you on hydraulic. The 453would not bother me much and can be a good engine. If you work on it get a Detroit manual.

JOCCO · Jan 30, 2019

There you go take it off his hands!! Those great mountain climbers were not all that bad a power plant.

dzc3 · Jan 30, 2019

Those tractors are SO TOUGH to work on......better let me take it off your hands.....what scrap plus 10% seem fair.

RCP · Jan 30, 2019

Price is somewhat dependent on location as well as condition.

Rich

johnofnewhaven · Jan 30, 2019

You are very lucky! I would love to have one of those!

rrlund · Jan 30, 2019

When the shaft seal on the pump goes bad,they blow in to the transmission. Not worth messing with the old pump,any place that sells A&I parts should be able to get that pump for you for the price I posted. The second one that you swap out isn't bad. LOL
They're not all that bad though,seriously. You have to take the top off the trans/rear end. Turn that top upside down when you get it off and the pump is bolted up underneath it.

Adirondack case guy · Jan 30, 2019

You had me confused when you said 1850 with a Detroit. Sounded like an orphan.
1950 MFD's were quite popular around here during the muscle power days. Especially with the cash crop farmers. Not so much with the dairy farmers.
We used to have some serious snap bean, pea, onion, carrot, cabbage, squash/pumpkin, and potato farmers around here, when Beech-Nut baby food was going strong in Canajoharie, NY.
That is all gone now in Canajoharie, except for the abandoned buildings.
Loren

Olly1850fan · Jan 30, 2019

The tractor won’t ever leave the farm as long as I’m alive anyway lol Just wanted an idea of what some of you more intelligent folks thought about it

rrman61 · Jan 30, 2019

No idea on the value.But if you want steady pulling power,great traction especially in muddy
conditions and with an engine that just won?t quit the 1950 will do it.be sure to wear ear plugs and
get extra oil for that leaking slobbering engine.best power with that engine is full throttle

Madisonbob · Jan 30, 2019

In our area, that 1950 would sell very quickly for $10,000, restored twice that.

Traditional Farmer · Jan 31, 2019

Sounds like that'd be a great tractor to own,I've been looking for something like that and 10K sounds very reasonable for what I've seen around.

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