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Hi: My dad is a retired farmer and on a fixed income. He doesn't use the computer so I am trying to help him out. He wishes to sell a 1965 Massey Ferguson tractor. These are some things he wrote down about this tractor: if is 175 diesel utility, 67 horsepower drawbar??? tractor. It is in original condition, has new front tires and 1/2 tread rears.

How do we go about finding out about how much my dad might sell this tractor for? I apologize if this is not the board I should ask this question on..if it is not appropriate, might you please send me to another resource...I collect antique dolls and despite the fact that I am an ex farm girl, I know nothing about tractors. Just trying to help my dad out..thanks so much, cheri
 
Hi: Thanks for the quick response. My dad and I appreciate it. OK...here is another question. Are these collectible tractors usually sold locally or do buyers from across the US buy them? This may be a stupid question but I have been an ebayer, selling dolls since 1996 and dolls can be easily packed up and sent across the country...how are these tractors shipped, if they are shipped long distances? What is the best venue to sell this tractor? I can help my dad with digital photography, etc. I really want to help him out...he is not in good health and is short of $$$$. Thanks again and sorry for the naive questions...cheri
 
You might try photo ads on this site it will walk you through it. I haven't used it so I don't know of the charges or anything I'm sure someone on here has used it. Good Luck CT
 
We had one of those waaaaaaaaaaaaaay back when; my recollection is that the drawbar HP is in the low/mid 50s.
 
You probably won't have much trouble selling it. Just put it on craigslist. A 175 is a very durable and useful tractor that is in high demand. We have one that we use all the time.
 
we've all been there cheri.I would request $500 deposit by check and the rest in cash on pickup. Beware of scams out there, which i guess you are if you use ebay.

Seeing as it isnt a rare or hard to find tractor, I wouldnt expect someone from the far end of the country, unless someone said "I want a 175 and will go anywhere for it". More then likely, i think you will find a collector or a farmer within 100 miles or so who thinks it will make a nice worker or a project. Good luck with it.
 
I'm thinking that it really isn't a "collector tractor" yet- its more of a "usin' tractor"- and I wouldn't mind having one myself (have a MF 135, and really like it). High cost of fuel has just about dried up the non-local tractor market- no matter how reasonable your price, a buyer can get one locally for less after you figure shipping. I believe I'd just advertise it locally, and wouldn't hurt to put it on Craig's List and eBay, as the potential buyers will figure out whether they can afford to buy, given the location of the tractor. BTW, what is the location of the tractor?
 
This is strictly a personal opinion, but I think "retired and on a fixed income" is better than dead. I'm aspiring to the former, but not necessarily the latter.
 
Cheri, I use the photo ads on YT and have very good luck. It doesn't cost anything unless your a dealer and I know it covers the U.S. I'm not sure beyond that. I allways have sold mine buyer pick up and ( no over seas ). I've sold 3 tractors on photo ads, they went to buyers as far as 1,000 miles from me. I take cash or bank cashiers check, but if it's cashiers check nothing leaves my property until check is cleared through the bank. It only takes one bad apple. Good luck.
 
MF175 is 62 hp on the pto. In decent shape, they're a usable tractor but far from a "collectable" tractor. Worth depends on condition and, just like real estate, LOCATION. Some parts of the country are more Massey friendly than others. So. Where is this tractor located?
 
If you would check the IP address you would find out that this person is in Madison WI, while the Cheri that was looking to liquidate her deceased fathers Allis collection was from Broomfield, CO.

Now that you flamed a fellow ytmagger, why are you not using your name? You can use your AOL name, we won't judge too harshly.

Aaron Ford
 
Wow...thanks so much for the many responses to my queries...I will help my dad try craigslist and will be careful...as an ebayer, I am pretty aware of various scams out there. You are a great group to offer so much info. in such a short time. BTW...I should have known better than to refer to the tractor as an antique...I should have said older tractor....many folks like to think their doll from the 1960's is an antique and worth a fortune! Also thanks for the clarification on the deceased dad thing...I panicked for a moment since I went out to eat with my dad last night...he is 77 and moving slower, but I didn't think he had passed since yesterday!!! thanks again, cheri
 
Find an aspiring young model in Madison. Put her in some tight farmer's duds on the tractor, (I'm thinking Daisy Duke). Put up some photo ads on ebay, Craig's, or here,as "Cheri selling tractor"

Done Deal.

Gordo
 
I agree with the rest, this is a great site to sell a tractor. It is a good, strong utility tractor with inexpensive parts readily available. I like 'em so much I own two. Here in the deep south, one in usable condition would sell for around $4500.
 
I would recommend listing it on the website mentioned in the first reply (YT will not allow me to type the name here). It is national in scope and offers free for sale listings. In my opinion, it's the best site of its kind for selling tractors.

There are three main factors that determine price: 1.) Number of hours. This is like miles on a car. 1000 is low hours, 10,000 is high. Low hours = higher price. 2.) Does it have a loader? A loader is a scoop bucket on the front of the tractor and is generally worth a few thousand additional dollars. 3.) What is the overall mechanical/cosmetic condition of the tractor? This can range from pile of junk to mint/like new. Has the engine been overhauled? Is the paint good? Do the tires need to be replaced?

I would browse the link that Lanse sent in the first reply and see which 175 most resembles your Dad's in terms of hours, loader/no-loader and condition then price yours accordingly. You probably won't find a bigger selection of 175s to compare to anywhere else. Not even on Ebay. Hope this helps.
 
Way to go Aaron, I like the IP address display kind of like caller ID hopefully most of the snide comments will go away but some people just don't get it. I wish Stuck and troubled used it unless they started to haven't been there in awhile.CT
 
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