. (The extra mortgage makes money a bit tighter). The machine runs and it comes with a fairly decent land pride brush hog…I don’t really want to pay much and I guess I am a little nervous about offering much when to me it looks like may need a little $TLC…but I also think worse case it’s some nice yard art that can be decorated at Christmas. Although I’d more likely keep using with the brush hog and maybe pulling a wagon…I think it has lots of use/life left in it. I am sort of worried if I offer 1500 (reasonable?) do I end up getting involved with something I am going to need to cough up a couple thousand more? What’s a fair price? I see prices all over the place…my thoughts are offer at low end understanding it needs some TLC or worst case new rims.
CaCl solution was just about universal in rear tractor tires until the advent of beet juice for ballast.Good day….i am not sure the history of the machine (I don’t believe they are currently loaded) but i am looking for some advice on some visible corrosion around valve stem (bth L and R side look similar)…suppose that is from water collecting on the outside in the little sink / notched area of the rim and just some scale on surface? Or suppose something a bit worse coming through from the inside? Thoughts? Thanks in advance for suggestions.
Aside from the wrong color of grey paint, that's a nice looking 8N. Looks to be a 51 but could be a 52 (last year). Cannot be definitive from single picture.Thanks. Ya’ll sort of confirming my concerns.
Here’s a little more to the story (it’s a bit of an odd situation). We bought the property (finally signed papers yesterday…been a slow process this summer and fall) across the road from our 2nd place up north. Anyway the seller would like the machine to stay there and asked me what I would give for it (we have a good relationship and it has been a very agreeable private transfer) and I don’t want to be disrespectful in any way. In my mind I need a 3rd tractor right now like I needed the additional mortgage I just took on…but I do believe it’s a good idea to have a pair and a spare
That’s sort of my feeling as well. I got the 1500 from my orange dealer (that’s what they would pay on a trade for it based off the pics and they would price for 10-20% over that price with intention of a quick turnover…so to me that 1500 is low end (can’t go wrong price)…I’d keep it to use it though. I’ve driven them them in the past as a kid at relatives house, but it was with supervision…I’ve never really worked one much beyond a pulling a log or wagon….but I’ve always thought they were sort of the predecessor to small property compact tractor (do all chore type of a machine…way better than a horse). Fry what I have witnessed, they pull really well for now bigger than they are and not much to go wrong with them. It’s sort of what I think a homestead tractor should look like. I am sort of hoping when it comes up in conversation and will say what would like to have…if I could get the machine and brush cutter for 2k I’d be pretty happy.If you have never used a N series - you will find it a very useful machine.
That machine despite being 75 years old looks to be in fantastic shape compared to others of that era. Those rear tires look almost brand new and the sheet metal looks almost perfect.
As for the rims - you will not need to replace those, those will last a good bit longer in that condition, believe me when I say I have seen rims that you could almost see through and still hold air/water!
AS for other parts to that tractor, they are easily had and not overly expensive. If you are looking for a trailer queen then maybe spending money on it would be necessary, but other than the little inexpensive things that tractor will outlast you !!! They were built in a day that were made with real bones and real teeth.
As for the money - in my opinion, $1500 is underpriced! It is worth more than that. The market for these is has somewhat faded a bit over the last 20 years but there are still many of these going for 3k and up depending on the condition, and that one seems to be in very good condition.
I would ask your "friend" what he'll will take it - allow HIM to dictate the direction, if he wants it to stay with the property ( he does not want to transport to his new place) then you have the upper hand.
I find it somewhat hard to "offer" s price on some things that I truly want form others without embarrassing them or myself - once the owner gives up and says .... I'll take "x" for it, then you know where their price range is heading.
Shoot = if you get it for under 2k - you can always sell it and get more back than you paid for it. Then again you may find that old steel is very unique and fun to use. I miss my ol 53 Jubilee - but it could not do what my Kubota can, so it too was sold.
I have owned my 1951 8N for 51 years.Thanks. Ya’ll sort of confirming my concerns.
Here’s a little more to the story (it’s a bit of an odd situation). We bought the property (finally signed papers yesterday…been a slow process this summer and fall) across the road from our 2nd place up north. Anyway the seller would like the machine to stay there and asked me what I would give for it (we have a good relationship and it has been a very agreeable private transfer) and I don’t want to be disrespectful in any way. In my mind I need a 3rd tractor right now like I needed the additional mortgage I just took on…but I do believe it’s a good idea to have a pair and a spare
Yep, OHIO. Is that 1800 machine by itself or include the working (decent shape) land pride brush cutter. (Both are kept outside).
$1,800 for the (late model) 8N only.
Tractor tires are low pressure.
