john deere 4430 value?

chrisdvorak · Mar 21, 2015

I am looking into trading my john deere 4430 and am looking for a trade in value on this machine. it is 140 hp open station with canopy 2wd runs and works great with good rubber 7k hours. I paid 11k for the machine and I'm trying to get a ballpark figure for the dealer.

-thanks

jenkinsph · Mar 21, 2015

You will get more responses with pictures and a full description. Have you considered selling it yourself? You might come out better.

chrisdvorak · Mar 21, 2015

I have considered selling it myself however I am in an area where there is not much (if any) market for a large 2wd machine, and therefore thought it would be easier just to trade it.

Poopdeck Pappy · Mar 21, 2015

Have you checked out the asking prices for the same model on tractorhouse.com?

jenkinsph · Mar 21, 2015

chrisdvorak said:
I have considered selling it myself however I am in an area where there is not much (if any) market for a large 2wd machine, and therefore thought it would be easier just to trade it.

I can understand that trading is easier but expect the dealer to give 50 to 60% of the going prices. He has to make money on the trade as well as the new sale. I would rather sell it out right at a 25% reduction on the net and would list it with Tractorhouse and others. Good yet fair deals seem to be grabbed up quickly.

chrisdvorak · Mar 21, 2015

I have looked at tractorhouse and it seems that machine with no cab is in the 12k range however I have been told not to stick to those online prices as they most likely are not current. I also did not know how not being in a largely agricultural area would affect the value.

jenkinsph · Mar 21, 2015

well real farmers want something a little newer with 4x4 in most cases. Not saying they would not be interested at all as there are plenty of people looking for a good used simple (as in EPA) tractor. I am looking for a similar size 4x4 older tractor and the best deals I have seen so far are the CaseIH 2290 mfwd with partial powershift cab in good shape for 19,000. In the NE and I am in the SW so too far away for me to consider.

I suspect most people that would be interested in your tractor would travel 250 miles if the deal was right no problem. I would list it and see what happens as you won't know otherwise. Don't beat yourself up, you can always come down if needed. I sold a truck this week, the dealer offered about half of what I sold it for cash with no dickering in a private sale.

varmint · Mar 21, 2015

Another thing to take into consideration is that the asking prices for machines on Tractorhouse are just that, and the final selling price is, in many cases, lower. I can say that with personal experience, and I don't think it's a wrong impression.

Tx Jim · Mar 22, 2015

chrisdvorak
There weren't many JD open station Newer generation rowcrop built. If I owned your tractor I'd advertise it(no charge) on collector/tractor pulling forums such as Yesterdays Tractors as there are people looking for O/S NG JD tractors. Hours of use,condition & location have a lot to do with value. What type trans does your tractor have. If your tractor is in good condition I think it will bring more than your $11K investment.
Jim

cartod · Mar 22, 2015

Those 4430 were power houses and have been known to go over 20,000 hours without issue. If I had a dairy farm on flat land I would proudly own that true American work horse! Like was said, if it's in decent shape you will get at least what you paid.