I think you can get your price if you are willing to wait to find the right buyer. You need to market it heavy regarding the how well it looks and the care you gave it. THAT's the advantage against other tractors for sale.
For years, I babied my trucks the same as you do your tractors. First one was a beauty even after 10 years. Washed and waxed weekly, spending many hours keeping it clean. It was difficult to get a little more than the average asking price though, but eventually it sold for close to what I wanted. Second new truck, same story for 10 years, immaculate. Tons of time babying it and fretting about any little scratch. I couldn't sell that for a dime above others that looked well used. I learned my lesson. Third truck I used harder and more like a truck, but still maintained it religiously. I rarely washed it, and never waxed it. Hauled all sorts of heavy messy loads and when others asked "are you sure you want 'that' in there?" I would say "yep, it's a truck". Dings, scratches, and minor things, I learned to ignore and enjoy life. After 10 years, I got high end blue book for it. Well maintained, well used, with only minor wear or damage. That's how I treat my trucks and tractors now.
For years, I babied my trucks the same as you do your tractors. First one was a beauty even after 10 years. Washed and waxed weekly, spending many hours keeping it clean. It was difficult to get a little more than the average asking price though, but eventually it sold for close to what I wanted. Second new truck, same story for 10 years, immaculate. Tons of time babying it and fretting about any little scratch. I couldn't sell that for a dime above others that looked well used. I learned my lesson. Third truck I used harder and more like a truck, but still maintained it religiously. I rarely washed it, and never waxed it. Hauled all sorts of heavy messy loads and when others asked "are you sure you want 'that' in there?" I would say "yep, it's a truck". Dings, scratches, and minor things, I learned to ignore and enjoy life. After 10 years, I got high end blue book for it. Well maintained, well used, with only minor wear or damage. That's how I treat my trucks and tractors now.
