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Dan, I have a 150 loader. It's also called a TD9B with Drott loader (basically a TD9B dozer with loader instead of dozer blade). As to its value, that really depends on what condition its in. There are so many variables to consider, without knowing the overall condition it's impossible to guesstimate. But a very good condition machine, that has good undercarriage, strong engine, no leaks, good brakes, good clutches and transmission, good hydraulics (all cylinders good condition), no leaks (or only very minor ones), and decent paint, then I would say ~$8k give or take a thousand. If it has a 4-1 (that is not all bent up) that also adds value (maybe a $1000 over a standard bucket) and a ROPS (which are rare for these machines) also adds $500-$1000. Otherwise the value tends to go way down if the machine is not in top shape. I've seen some well worn, but fully running-functioning 150's sell for $5000-$7000 on ebay. Hard to say what an old junker is worth. If it's all there, with some good salvageable items (especially undercarriagewise) and not a completely rusty and useless hulk, then I would say $750-$1500. Of course the location of the machine also significantly impacts the "value". If the same machine were placed in New York, it would undoubtably sell for considerably more than it would in, say, Georgia or many other states. If the cost of living is high in a certain region, then rest assured the "value" of just about anything is higher (including heavy equipment). I don't think western Washington is that high priced, so I wouldnt think the seller should be asking a premium. Also, make sure the machine is accessible and you account for trucking fees to your destination. If it needs a big dozer to retrieve it from an ancient grown-over mudhole and then needs to be trucked a long distance and unloaded with another piece of heavy equipment; then that adds big bucks to the total price which should be reflected in what the offer is. If I didn't live thousands of miles away, I wouldn't mind checking it out myself...but Western Washington state is about as far away from where I live as possible (within the lower 48). Can you show some pictures of the machines you're looking at?
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