Where did all the 2-105's Go?

[alberta dave]

Been wasting time watching the for sale pages and I have noticed that I rarely see a 2-105 tractor for sale. There are still loads of '50 series Cockshutts, many 2 digit Olivers, and a smattering of 2-150's and 2-135's. I cant remember the last time I even saw a 2-105 parked in a yard or the field. Is there a profound weakness on those tractors that leads to their demise or are they being hoarded by cagey old fart's? I always wanted to find one to replace one of my 1850's but it looks like that may never happen.

 

[oliverkid]

They are all over around here. 4 of them just on our road alone.

 

[rrlund]

Hoarded. If I could only keep two out of the 13 that I have, they'd be my 2-105 and 1365 Oliver. There's a couple of 105s advertised in the Farm Trader, and I saw one on Craigs List recently. Prices are holding up well on them. The one I saw on CL was advertised at $8500. I thought that was fairly cheap compared to most I see.

 

[alberta dave]

There is not a single 2-105 listed within 500 kms (350 miles) of me. 20 years ago there were several around my district and every farm paper that came in the mail had a few listings for them from dealers and private sales.

 

[rrlund]

I just took another look. The one for $8500 says stuck between two gears, can load. That must be why it's under ten thousand.

 

[buickanddeere]

One of these ?

 

[rrlund]

I just searched Tractor House. There are 15 on there.

 

[GermantownGreen]

I just searched Tractor House. There are 15 on there.

We have two. And I have a 2-110.
GG Wes

 

[ss55]

Been wasting time watching the for sale pages and I have noticed that I rarely see a 2-105 tractor for sale. There are still loads of '50 series Cockshutts, many 2 digit Olivers, and a smattering of 2-150's and 2-135's. I cant remember the last time I even saw a 2-105 parked in a yard or the field. Is there a profound weakness on those tractors that leads to their demise or are they being hoarded by cagey old fart's? I always wanted to find one to replace one of my 1850's but it looks like that may never happen.

How many 2-105 were made? Back when they were new we didn't see many in western Iowa.

 

[2SteveWI]

Have a 2-105 4wd that I purchased at an auction over 10 years ago. Took a little bit to work out the bugs in the hydraulic system. Have a Loader on it now and this is my snow plowing tractor to tackle Wisconsin snow. It may be available at my Estate sale after I am gone. Steve.

 

[NY 986]

I'd say that farmers are holding onto them.

 

[80 acres]

If you have a good tractor, you keep it. I have two 1650's and a 2-85 cab tractor. The only way they would be for sale would be the repair would be far more than the tractor is worth.

 

[MikeO-WI]

Got two of them, both needed work. The first had a fire in the dash that somehow put itself out on a very cold night. Purchased as is and installed a new complete console from a 1855 that fit. Been a good tractor for over 13 years now. The other was an auction buy but it had leaks everywhere, engine oil cooler line, injector pump leaking, hydraulic in rear end, hydraulic lines and couplers. No gauge or lights worked. Took some time to fix up and repair but it works like an almost new tractor. Done most of the work myself but still feel I am way ahead based on the prices I see around here.

 

[tom upton]

The 2-85 and 2-105 were pretty popular around this area, in fact I think pretty popular all across Ontario and Quebec. In my opinion a good tractor that a lot of people dont understand the hydraulic system on. 15-20 years ago I bought one with a good loader on for 5k. Couple years later bought one at auction for $2900 that had some leaks. The first one I bought ended up in my parts yard as it developed an array of problems. I think mostly due to the PO not taking care of it? The $2900 one is my main tillage tractor. I have done a fair bit of work to it including a turbo, took cab off and put some Oliver fenders on it , fixed a lot of hydraulic, and fuel leaks etc. but really is still a cheap workhorse. The last live auction I went to had a 2-105 with nice cab, working air, and only 2200 hours showing on clock. It sold for $19000, but when you look at what new stuff is selling for maybe it was a good buy?