Ford 861worth fooling with?

tbzep · Apr 27, 2017

Is there any value above scrap metal for a Ford 861 that's been sitting for two years? It's power steering leaked and the engine smoked and was getting weaker when I last ran it. It's obviously well worn and the sheet metal isn't great. Just wondering if it's worth trying to advertise and sell rather than letting the local salvage guy come pick it up.

MitchellB · Apr 27, 2017

tbzep said:
Is there any value above scrap metal for a Ford 861 that's been sitting for two years? It's power steering leaked and the engine smoked and was getting weaker when I last ran it. It's obviously well worn and the sheet metal isn't great. Just wondering if it's worth trying to advertise and sell rather than letting the local salvage guy come pick it up.

Well, I probably prejudice, but the 861 is my favorite model Ford tractor (got an 861D). It may be worth $300 or so as scrape metal. If you can get it running, maybe worth a couple thousand to an interested buyer, or part it out. I'd love to have the power steering off of it on mine.

strum456 · Apr 27, 2017

Even if it is in rough shape, it would be a shame to scrap it. Let someone else use the parts to keep some other 800s running! I bet it would be a quick sell in the 500 - 700 range. If the engine is smoking and the sheet metal is beat, you will have a hard time getting anything over 1000 IMO.

Kirk-NJ · Apr 28, 2017

I agree $500/$700 cause the 861 has the live pto. Calling the scrap guy and your lucky if you get a couple hundred for it.

Kirk

tbzep · Apr 28, 2017

Thanks. If any of you (any forum member) wants to come get it, I'll stay at the bottom of your assessment and buy you dinner. Looks like ya'll are too far away, though. I'll give it a while then list it on Craigslist and various forums.

ovrszd · Apr 28, 2017

tbzep said:
Is there any value above scrap metal for a Ford 861 that's been sitting for two years? It's power steering leaked and the engine smoked and was getting weaker when I last ran it. It's obviously well worn and the sheet metal isn't great. Just wondering if it's worth trying to advertise and sell rather than letting the local salvage guy come pick it up.

Advertise it and try to sell it to someone wanting the tractor rather than the scrap yard. I am positive someone within driving distance of you is right now looking for one.

Scrap here in Missouri is currently $90 per ton. That tractor won't weigh 2 ton. So less than $180 to a scrapper. Bummer......

I'm 6 hours driving time from the Western end of Tennessee. Where are you??

Kirk-NJ · Apr 28, 2017

I just sold a Jub today, a non runner, fair tires and tin. Ran 5 years ago, missing carb and grill for $500 on CL. I put $500 FIRM and sold it in two days. Decide want you want and list it for a firm price or you'll have people offering peanuts.
Tenn too far for me and I'm trying to sell and not buy. Would like to get down to maybe 10 tractors. Easier to maintain and give me a little more space around here.

Kirk

NC419N · May 1, 2017

TN is a pretty wide state

Where bouts are you located?? I may can help you out

Soundguy · May 1, 2017

agreed, sell cheap, and get more than scrap, and someone gets a good starter project.

billycalexander · May 1, 2017

Where in tenn are you

tbzep · May 3, 2017

billycalexander said:
Where in tenn are you

West TN, half way between Memphis and Nashville on state hwy 70.

flusher · May 4, 2017

Use Craigslist. I'm sure there are tractor clubs in your area with members who would jump at the chance to own your 861. When I sold the ranch in Jan 2015, I used CL to sell 7 old tractors. Took about 2 weeks to clear them out of my sheds.

good luck.

ovrszd · May 4, 2017

tbzep said:
West TN, half way between Memphis and Nashville on state hwy 70.

Sounds like I'm 7 hours from you. Wish I were closer. There are some TBN members on here in SE Missouri that are much closer and might be interested in your tractor.

If you get down to scrapping it, I'm your guy. I'll make the trip for scrap price for sure.

NC419N · May 4, 2017

About 6 hours from me would have been been more than happy to help if closer. Got preserve as much old iron as we can

Aaron L · May 20, 2017

tbzep said:
Is there any value above scrap metal for a Ford 861 that's been sitting for two years? It's power steering leaked and the engine smoked and was getting weaker when I last ran it. It's obviously well worn and the sheet metal isn't great. Just wondering if it's worth trying to advertise and sell rather than letting the local salvage guy come pick it up.

strum456 said:
Even if it is in rough shape, it would be a shame to scrap it. Let someone else use the parts to keep some other 800s running! I bet it would be a quick sell in the 500 - 700 range. If the engine is smoking and the sheet metal is beat, you will have a hard time getting anything over 1000 IMO.

Kirk-NJ said:
I agree $500/$700 cause the 861 has the live pto. Calling the scrap guy and your lucky if you get a couple hundred for it.

Kirk

tbzep said:
Thanks. If any of you (any forum member) wants to come get it, I'll stay at the bottom of your assessment and buy you dinner. Looks like ya'll are too far away, though. I'll give it a while then list it on Craigslist and various forums.

If you were local to me I'd gladly take you up on that offer. My grandpa had an 800 series tractor with an FEL. Unfortunately, when he passed I wasn't able to get the tractor before it was sold off (along with the rest of the ranch)....

tbzep · May 31, 2017

I put the 861 on Craigslist Monday morning with a $700 firm price. By the end of the day I had 16 emails, had it sold the next day, and on the trailer today. I didn't have to do the haggling dance. The fellow has an 841 and wanted it for the tires and spin-out wheels, but gained a 5 speed and power steering assist in the process. He's happy, and I'm happy it is going to someone who will make good use of it...or at least part of it!

Kirk-NJ · Jun 1, 2017

Glad to see it go to someone for use and not the scrap man. That's the best way to do it on CL just put a firm price so you don't waste time with low ball offers. Even though you put the word FIRM people sometime will send you an offer, My reply is what part of firm did you not understand?

Kirk