Am I Way Off On Tractor Value?

Anonymous-0 · Sep 2, 2008

On the verge of buying a 1935 Case. It's about 2 hours away from me.

Engine stuck.
Cut off steel, now on rims.
Rear rims ok, front rims questionable.
Intake manifold shot.
Missing belt pulley.
Missing magneto.

I haven't seen the tractor, only in a handful of good pictures. I'm not afraid of a challenge, and the guy will take $300 for it. Am I crazy? I'm afraid that's too much money...or am I gonna make out alright? Thank you for your thoughts.

Pat H. · Sep 2, 2008

This really doesn't sound out of line. With all its aches and pains you probably are getting a good deal. I don't mean to sound sarcastic but this is not too far off of the price being paid for prepared scrap steel these days. Have fun -- I think you'll be glad you bought it.

Pat

Anonymous-0 · Sep 2, 2008

a 1935 case what?

Anonymous-0 · Sep 2, 2008

That's what I was thinking about the scrap value. He said it's going to the crusher if no one buys it, so I figured, what the heck?

Anonymous-0 · Sep 2, 2008

Sorry, I just realized I forgot to type that...it's a Model C.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 2, 2008

Sorry, it's a 1935 Model C.

Ray · Sep 2, 2008

If your going to restore it it would be to high if it was free.

Lanse · Sep 2, 2008

that aint much over scrap. If scrap was alot less, the tractor would be too. My B was in about the same condition for $450

Brian in Ohio · Sep 2, 2008

How is the rest of the sheet metal? If the tractor is mostly there, minus the parts you listed already, I'd buy it for $300, but I wouldn't give more than that. If you can talk him down a touch, you'd be a better shape.

Andy Motteberg · Sep 2, 2008

I'm no Case expert, but I don't think $300 sounds bad at all, it is probably worth at least that in scrap price.

Andy

Anonymous-0 · Sep 2, 2008

Sheet metal's all there. I tried him at $275 over emails, but I might be able to get him back down.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 2, 2008

Here's a picture of the poor old thing.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 2, 2008

is that the one from green acres?

Lanse · Sep 2, 2008

The "Hoyt Clagwell" was a fordson, and the other tractor in the intro was a Deere.

Sean Feeney · Sep 2, 2008

"I'm not afraid of a challenge" Then I say go for it, I know guys that drop 20 bucks a week on scratch tickets and never win a thing. Look what you going to have.

Dave from MN · Sep 2, 2008

$300 doesnt get a get a guy much these days. It's the $$$$$ it's gonna take to restore it, heck even the cash to get it running may be quite a bit. If it'll be a long term project it may be fun, but costly. What do them tractors bring in running reconditioned shape?

OhioTractorGuy · Sep 2, 2008

One of my first tractors was a Case C on steel. . . Not all that complicated of a tractor. For $300 it would be a fun project; possibly worth that in parts if nothing else. Always saw parts/information/tractors in the form of a Case "L" (which would be the bigger version of the "C"). The C is a cute little thing you can haul around easy enough. I sold mine back in the day for $3500, but it was running, quite original, and would start easily with one turn of the crank. It also had dual steel extensions on the back wheels. . . heck of a bumpy ride and really tore up the lawn!
Dave

Andy Motteberg · Sep 2, 2008

It does not look too bad, just needs a set of tires and a few other parts. You should buy it if he says he is planning to scrap it.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 2, 2008

Y'oughtta come up and check it out when I bring it home!

ericlb · Sep 2, 2008

get it and save another one from the scraper, yes it will cost money to fix er up, but buy it with the thought, it doesnt have to be done next week, 5 months or 10 years is all the same its a fun project, never buy any old iron with the idea its a investment, its the fun, the challenge and the learning is why we buy them not how much the next guy will pay for it, after all whats the fun of paying a large amount of money to show off another guys work?

MN Rick · Sep 2, 2008

Worst case scenario would be to part it out and sell the rest for scap. Cant really tell by the pictures, but not unreasonable to think you could double your money.

mnbob · Sep 2, 2008

You could have this Case D to go with it for a few dollars more. Needs a good home.

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Mathias NY · Sep 2, 2008

From what I can see, it's worth $300 just in scrap. I'm not afraid if a challenge either, but you need to ask yourself, how much is a challenge worth to you? New tires and rims will run you over $1000. An engine kit will probably be another $1000. Another $500 to rebuild the head. There isn't much else left on that tractor, but I would figure another $1000 for misc unknowns. The Case's are fun to work with, but they are expensive to work on. So what do you think, is this $300 C worth a $3500 investment?

Anonymous-0 · Sep 2, 2008

It looks restorable, but it is going to cost you a whole lot more than it will be worth. It is up to you but I would be tempted to walk away since it is far cheaper to buy a tractor all fixed up.

cornfarmer · Sep 2, 2008

Fair deal-thats what it takes to buy a tractor in todays market. Looks to be in good shape for the shape it's in. I have brought home worse for more money. Good luck and , most importantly, HAVE FUN.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 2, 2008

That's a fairly early "C"; I can tell by the cast iron hand hole covers on the side of the pan. Those are not too common as they changed the covers in 1930.

430WLPG · Sep 2, 2008

I have a 37 L looks about like that, but the engine is loose. Sure wish it had a new home

JT · Sep 2, 2008

If you looking at it from "can I make a quick buck" probably not a great deal, if you are looking for a labor of love for old iron, it is worth it. The tin all looks fair, straight, and not too many rust holes.
Jim

bigjt · Sep 2, 2008

In Too Deep

In some areas it will scrap for that.

If you get it shoot me a e-mail. I may very well have a mag for you.

jt

greygoat · Sep 3, 2008

No problem with engine parts, they're the same as
a D or DC, available from many sources including
NAPA.

ELD · Sep 3, 2008

Doesnt look to bad to me. It ought to scrap out for that. If it takes to much to fix, you could part it out, looks fairly straight.

Jeff Oliver · Sep 3, 2008

If your looking at restoring it and selling it for a profit probably won"t happen if you count your time. Now if you like the tractor, think it would be a fun project to restore and show and own. then go for it. My thoughts on that are the same as on motorcycles.

I don"t buy them thinking of the resale value ( I ride Hondas) I buy them thinking of all the fun and enjoyment I will get out of riding them. If the price is worth the fun to me then I buy it.

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