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rampeyboy · Aug 14, 2009

When looking at old tractors, should I expect to receive a title of ownership, or just a bill of sale. I think the newest I am considering is some of the 70's model IH loboys. I'm also considering several other makes...

Walterdavies · Aug 14, 2009

What country, in the US we don't title tractors. BUT if in New York who knows what they will want.
Walt

rampeyboy · Aug 14, 2009

oh sorry, USA, SC to be specific.

Bob Huntress · Aug 14, 2009

A bill of sale will be what you recieve in most every state.

keh · Aug 14, 2009

No title to tractors in SC. I live in SC.

I would certainly insure the tractor for liability, fire, theft etc.

KEH

John T · Aug 14, 2009

Unlike the Bureau of Motor vehicles which has jurisdiction regarding State issued Certificates of Title for motor vehicles, States dont, in general, issue certificates of Title etc for farm tractors. Therefore YES a good signed Bill of Sale which includes basic information to identify the item such as Make, Model, Serial Numbers etc. is good evidence of lawful posession should such ever be required. Also as an Attorney, I can tell ya the old wives tale that "Possession is 9/10 of the Law" is indeed fairly accurate as your posession grants to you in general by law superior claim over all others besides a true and rightful owner if one happens to exist who say had it stolen from him. Even if you steal something your claim is still superior to all others BESIDES the true owner, i.e. just because you stole something gives no one else the right to turn around n steal it from you.

John T The "Country Lawyer" in Indiana

MarkB_MI · Aug 14, 2009

On a late model tractor, I might check to see if any liens have been recorded against it in the local courthouse. But on a thirty-year-old tractor that isn't too likely.

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