TillerofdaEarth
Silver Member
53\' Jubilee Value
This tractor was bought new by a construction company building a grain elevator near my home town in western Nebraska.. Near the end of the project they broke a front spindle and rather than mess with repairing it, they sold it to my Grandpa, who happened to be in the right place at the right time. Tractor has been in the family ever since.
Dad had a stroke back in September, and so we are organizing a farm sale. Dad always said he wanted me to have this tractor but never got around to making out his will...hence the auction.
I am interested in knowing what a good price for this tractor would be. If the bid went hi enough I would probably let it go at auction. If not I will buy it back.
This tractor was in a Ford shop back in the late 80's for a rear end rebuild, new clutch and brakes. Had a power steering unit put in and got the blue and grey paint job. It has seen limited duty since then, mostly brush hogging. Tractor still runs great.
I can't for the life of me remember the loader brand, but is a heavy duty one and really to much for the tractor. We broke about 3 or 4 spindles that I can remember..... /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
I am at a crossroads of wether to sell, or keep it. What would you guys do?
Any and all comments or advice appreciated.
Thanks, Brian.
This tractor was bought new by a construction company building a grain elevator near my home town in western Nebraska.. Near the end of the project they broke a front spindle and rather than mess with repairing it, they sold it to my Grandpa, who happened to be in the right place at the right time. Tractor has been in the family ever since.
Dad had a stroke back in September, and so we are organizing a farm sale. Dad always said he wanted me to have this tractor but never got around to making out his will...hence the auction.
I am interested in knowing what a good price for this tractor would be. If the bid went hi enough I would probably let it go at auction. If not I will buy it back.
This tractor was in a Ford shop back in the late 80's for a rear end rebuild, new clutch and brakes. Had a power steering unit put in and got the blue and grey paint job. It has seen limited duty since then, mostly brush hogging. Tractor still runs great.
I can't for the life of me remember the loader brand, but is a heavy duty one and really to much for the tractor. We broke about 3 or 4 spindles that I can remember..... /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
I am at a crossroads of wether to sell, or keep it. What would you guys do?
Any and all comments or advice appreciated.
Thanks, Brian.