Sickle Bar Price $$
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BobG_in_VA
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Is it a Dearborn or a Ford? Model Number? BobG in VA
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You see a lot of Ford 501 sicklebars (7-ft) sell on eBay. Prices range from $200-700 with most of them going for $400-500.
Farmwithjunk
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If it's ORIGINAL Ford blue, and it's a pitman arm mower, it's a model 501. There should be an ID plate on it somewhere. (I can't recall exactly where though) Assuming it's in usable condition, expect anywhere from $350 to $750 for an "average" price. Some particularly good salesmen/horse traders have been known to get more, on up to the highest priced 501 I know of to sell at $1200. Rough condition, I've seen 'em sell as low as $100. Good mowers for pitman style.......
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Yep. I've seen two 501s go for about $900 on eBay. Both had nice powder blue paint jobs and a bunch of bidders who probably either didn't know the value of this sicklebar or who were a group of "highly motivated" buyers. Another reason to avoid farm equipment auctions if you don't have info on ballpark prices.
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Too bad you aren't in south GA or florida.. I'm lookin fer a sickle bar mower..
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DonWorrell
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Flusher,
I assume when you speak of farm equipment auctions you are refering to Ebay equipment auctions.
Farm equipment auctions are one of the best place to find equipment. I have been buying and selling farm equipment at auction for years.
All you need to do is look at the advertisement for the auction and if you see something you like call the auctioneer and arrange a time to look at the equipment. But first do a check on a place like here or other online pricing guides to see what similar eqiipment sell for at auction or at a dealer in your local area. Once you determine you can afford the equipment go see it and look it over. Always avoid recently painted equipment at auction. Paint can cover up many dollars of problems. Also come up with a price under retail so you can do some repair if necessary. I would say never spend more than 90% of retail and many times less all according to the avalibility of the equipment you are looking at in your area. Then set a limit and go bid. If you win the bid you get the equipment at a price you want to pay if not just keep looking. At auction prices are normally many dollars less than retail.
So what wrong with an equipment auction?
Don Worrell
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