[AT] Farmall M value?

[Mike Sloane]

Around here (NJ and Eastern PA) the going price for a nice M is 
$1500-1800. But the working three point hitch, nicely done 12 volt 
conversion, and wide front end would add at least two or three hundred. 
If the hydraulics are actuated by the old "belly" pump, be aware that 
the hitch can be raised only when the clutch is engaged, and you won't 
have much lifting ability for something like a boom crane. If it has 
been converted to the later engine driven pump, then you have a very 
usable machine. Also, around here, prices vary by season, and this time 
of year is a good time to buy but a poor time to sell. Be aware that a 
set of rear tires is going to set you back at least $500.

Mike

Rick Moseley wrote:
> I mainly lurk on ATIS but have a question for the list members.  One of
> my neighbors is selling off some of his equipment and one of the items
> that caught my eye is a 1944 Farmall M.  It's been restored within the
> last 5 years, starts and runs good, nice paint, straight sheet metal
> (including the grill), good front tires and so-so rears.  It has a
> Schwartz wide front and a really nice 3-point hitch and it's been
> converted to 12 volts.  The light bar is still there and the lights
> work.  The only flaw I could find is the seal on the PTO shaft leaks a
> bit.  My question is What is a fair price for such a tractor?  I'm
> really tempted even though he seems to be asking a little more than
> others I've seen.  I wouldn't even have to hook up the trailer to get it
> home.
> 
> Thanks in advance for any insights you could provide.
> 
> Back to lurk mode.
> 
> Rick Moseley
> Austin,TX 
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