New to tractors, grandpa is selling his and trying to determine value - any help appreciated!

[LukeTSherman]

I'm looking for a tractor for a 10 acre lot in Missouri with my home on it. It's mostly flat, about 60% field and 40% wooded. I expect to use it for snow, gravel driveway maintenance, mowing regularly with the occasional other projects like post hole digging, and moving material with a dirt scoop or similar attachment. I've attached images of a Ford 3000 my grandpa is selling, I know the battery needs replacing but very little beyond that. Immediate thoughts/details on the apparent condition and features of this tractor? Appreciate the help!

Before this opportunity I was planning on keeping it simple and getting an 8N as they're a bit cheaper and available in my area and seemed to have the specs I need (at least if I added a clutch to the PTO for things like a brush hog), Is the Ford 3000 a worthy upgrade, or should I keep it simple?

 

[gf in S.IL]

I believe I am correct that all 8N Ford tractors had to have the transmission clutch engaged for the three point hitch and the PTO to work. For me that alone would be a deal killer. The Ford 3000 has power steering and likely better brakes. It would have live hydraulics, most likely live PTO, and a wider transmission gear selection.

 

[TN 2N]

Definitely upgrade to the 3000!

 

[Larry H.]

I'm looking for a tractor for a 10 acre lot in Missouri with my home on it. It's mostly flat, about 60% field and 40% wooded. I expect to use it for snow, gravel driveway maintenance, mowing regularly with the occasional other projects like post hole digging, and moving material with a dirt scoop or similar attachment. I've attached images of a Ford 3000 my grandpa is selling, I know the battery needs replacing but very little beyond that. Immediate thoughts/details on the apparent condition and features of this tractor? Appreciate the help!

Before this opportunity I was planning on keeping it simple and getting an 8N as they're a bit cheaper and available in my area and seemed to have the specs I need (at least if I added a clutch to the PTO for things like a brush hog), Is the Ford 3000 a worthy upgrade, or should I keep it simple?
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I vote for the 3000

 

[Phill Tibbetts]

No question the 3000.

 

[Ozlander]

The 3000 is 4 times the tractor than the 8N.
Good tires, power steering, more power, etc.

 

[LukeTSherman]

Appreciate the recommendations! What's a reasonable offer based on what you all can see? I'm in mid-missouri for context - I know market varies on these things a bit

 

[Roger in Iowa]

It being Grandpa's tractor alone is worth any price!

 

[Vito]

Appreciate the recommendations! What's a reasonable offer based on what you all can see? I'm in mid-missouri for context - I know market varies on these things a bit

Whatever he is asking. You will never get another shot at owning your grandfather's tractor.

Vito

 

[NDIHC]

The best thing about an N Ford is that they are cheap. I see several on the local buy/sell site in the $1200-$1500 range and they aren't flying off the shelf even at those prices. There are also some for $2,000-$3750 and they've been listed for months. There is 1 3000 listed at $4,000 but again it has been listed for a long time and still for sale.

 

[urbancase]

me too! i go for the 3000

 

[old]

I'm looking for a tractor for a 10 acre lot in Missouri with my home on it. It's mostly flat, about 60% field and 40% wooded. I expect to use it for snow, gravel driveway maintenance, mowing regularly with the occasional other projects like post hole digging, and moving material with a dirt scoop or similar attachment. I've attached images of a Ford 3000 my grandpa is selling, I know the battery needs replacing but very little beyond that. Immediate thoughts/details on the apparent condition and features of this tractor? Appreciate the help!

Before this opportunity I was planning on keeping it simple and getting an 8N as they're a bit cheaper and available in my area and seemed to have the specs I need (at least if I added a clutch to the PTO for things like a brush hog), Is the Ford 3000 a worthy upgrade, or should I keep it simple?
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What area of Missouri are you in?? The 3000 was one of Fords worst tractors but better then an 8N but still not all that much better

 

[LukeTSherman]

What area of Missouri are you in?? The 3000 was one of Fords worst tractors but better then an 8N but still not all that much better

Mid-missouri

 

[old]

Mid-missouri

Mid Missouri could be most any where I'm at the Lake of the Ozarks which to some is mid Missouri

 

[LukeTSherman]

Mid Missouri could be most any where I'm at the Lake of the Ozarks which to some is mid Missouri

Columbia area

 

[old]

Columbia area

I us to get up there often but not any more

 

[RCP]

I find that kind of information on the auction sites, such as Tractorhouse. You have to join to see prices, but joining is free. https://www.tractorhouse.com/listin...sFA6zmVx-PSNpo9YtOiYpoeTN55xGMU2x1SP2_UMcGkH5

 

[a49deere]

It being Grandpa's tractor alone is worth any price!

If I was the grandpa, I'd give the kid the tractor!! It's a tractor $2000 at most

 

[cjunrau]

I would check others going price. Then go to grandpa and say, those tractors are selling for X to X amount. Would you sell it to me and teach me the ins and outs of maintaining and using it. You may get a deal, you may not. all depends on what type of grandpa you have. You may get a lot of memories with your grandpa and that can never be paid for.

 

[Tony in SD]

As others have said, the 3000 is a much better machine in regards to creature comforts, horse power. live pro, pulling ability, etc. To top it off, I would never pass a chance to own "Grandpa's Tractor". In fact my grandson is the new owner of my 8N. He has wanted that tractor since the first time I gave him a ride on it.