Spreader IH 530/540 manure spreader

[rope1]

Just got done touring the local farm sale site and found two nice sized IH 530/540 manure spreaders. Any idea what something like this should bring in the midwest. Tires, chains, floors, and sides looked good on both, look like they've been used recently.

 

[art]

I don't know the value there but here in the northeast they might still bring about 1200 to 1500 if in good condition. Those spreaders had worm gear drive and were first introduced I believe in the later 70's and were good spreaders. The weak point if it is one is the shaft that goes across the front for the sprockets on the apron chain. For the age I'd also check the gear box as spreaders when in use often were neglected maintence.