As someone just getting into the hobby i can say that i'm surprised but not shocked at just how affordable old tractors are. Its obviously good old capitalism and supply/demand. There are still a lot of them out there and fewer and fewer people with a nostalgic interest or practical skill to keep them running.
That said, having recently dealt with liquidating the estate of 3 (pairs) of grandparents in the last few years, you will have a better chance at finding a good home for your tractors, if not the most money, the sooner you do it. If you wait until your health or mental faculties slip, or leave it to your family to handle after your death you never know where they will end up (maybe you won't care at that point)
if you sell them now, talking to local tractor clubs, forums, even posting on craigslist, you might find someone who will really enjoy these, and probably appreciate the relationship with you. I'd love to have a super 88 and a local old-timer to ask questions about it. At this point in your life that might go a lot farther than the money. You cant take it- or the tractors-with you.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Third Brush Generators - by Chris Pratt. While I love straightening sheet metal, cleaning, and painting old tractors, I use every excuse to avoid working on the on the electrics. I find the whole process sheer mystery. I have picked up and attempted to read every auto and farm electrics book with no improvement in the situation. They all seem to start with a chapter entitled "Theory of Electricity". After a few paragraphs I usually close the book and go back to banging out dents. A good friend and I were recently discussing our tractor electrical systems when he stated "I figure it all comes back to applying Ohms Law". At this point
... [Read Article]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
