M value

DeltaRed · Sep 17, 2017

I was just thinking as I read the below post.40 years ago when I was a kid,you could buy good running Ms for 800 to 1200. Today,you still can.Seems some things never seem to change.I like Ms.3(counting the400lol) that run.If I could afford more,I'd have more......where can you buy such a dependable and versatile workhorse for that small amount of money?So inspite of being inexpencive to buy,their 'value' is much more 'valuable'.

FBH44 · Sep 17, 2017

Exactly. In my case, I bought my H model 30 years ago for $700. Have only had to paint her, put in new clutch, brakes, various seals. The old girl has cleared off this farm, plowed and disced and bush-hogged her heart out, torn apart every implement I have, wins all the prizes in Christmas parades, shines like a jewel, and value increases all the time. I think in the beautiful condition mine is in, they are worth $2000 or so now. I'm really impressed with the letter series Farmalls, designed going on what, 75 - 80 years ago, re-designed by Raymond Loewy. Great value for the money.

FBH44 · Sep 17, 2017

Forgot to mention, each and every part is constantly available either Case-IHC dealer's or on-line. {Good to see you back, DeltaRed.}

John M · Sep 17, 2017

Not around here you wont! People think all old tractors are painted with that magical green paint that automatically doubles the value. SUre, someone lay get lucky and come across a deal or 2 here and there, but for the most part, people are greedy, or crazy! Just one xample I ran across yesterday: Saw this very nice, and I m pretty sure original 350. Guy said hes had it for years, but never got it running. Tires held air, but were pretty much shot. Offered him a very fair price since it wasn't locked up, or running, and he laughed and said he paid 3 times that for it. I offered $900.

DeltaRed · Sep 17, 2017

Good to be back. Thanks!

randy hall · Sep 17, 2017

yes they are the greatest tractors. I bought three more yesterday a super m a super h and another h. just got them home.

Kansas4010 · Sep 17, 2017

Same here. Doesn't matter what color it is, or I should say was. People seem to think any rusted out hunk of metal they can pull out of the fence row is solid gold. There's an old beat up Farmall H that keeps getting resisted on local Craigslist for over a year now. Keeps listing it for $3,000. Go to an auction and it's the same. Most don't sell because there's a reserve.

DC Snider · Sep 18, 2017

I agree. They are my absolutely favorite and as you put it, a great value for the value. Though I have only one, someday I'd really like to have a nice original with a WF and PS.

55 50 Ron · Sep 18, 2017

"Had it for years; never got it running; paid $2700 for it" Something dooesn't make sense here !!!

John M · Sep 18, 2017

Exactly! This guy is known as a hoarder of anything. I hate to say it like this, but he wont be around much longer, and his family has already said they are selling everything!

Ellis Kinney · Sep 18, 2017

I bought my first M in 1973 for $900.00. The 2nd one in 1984 for $900.00, and my Uncle gave me his SMTA in 1992. Delta Red, I am glad you are back in town. Ellis

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