2 cylinder tractor values

[tpfixit]

Just doing a little research. Looking at trying to acquire a set of 30 series tractors and wanted to know what everyone thought they might be worth. Looking at non running but complete tractors. Want to know values on the following models, 530, 630, 730 gas and diesel, 830. Please let me know what you think.

 

[ben70b]

The 30 series seem to be the most desirable so you will pay the most for em. That is just exactly why I got into the early number series, they fit my budget better! I would love to own a 630 with all the options tho.

 

[machineryman]

I believe I just saw a complete set at Simsonville, Ky I do believe they were expo shape...I don't know the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ you might google it....get a second mortgage and a couple of rich Uncles and check out.....

 

[Kerry50]

I know where there is a complete set like you are looking for in South Central MO. If your interested hit me back here.

 

[RLA]

Finding a complete set of none running 30 series, I hope you are able to travel.
Most are still running. Complete?? Depending on over all condition of none running
complete & decent looking 530 2500.00, 630 3000.00 +, 730 Gas or Diesel. 3500.00 +
830 , 4500.00 + & Be prepared to spend 8500.00 + on each one if you do it right.
We have the set minus the 830 on the farm, they get used everyday. It's pretty easy to
get lost in a tractor in todays world...

 

[Midnight flyer]

If I had an unlimited amount of money instead of an always limited amount of money. This would be my guidelines.

"Restored" 830 $8,000 Original 830 $12,500
"" "" 730 $9,500 Original 730 $12,500
"" "" 630 $8,500 Original 630 $11,200
"" "" 530 $9,500 Original 530 $16,500

Not much intrest in 430,330's so I'll just price these. I think with the over all low production production numbers,minus the attraition rate of 55+ year old equiptment is more than than a person may think.

For example on the 830 not exact but Im thinking around 7,000 or so were produced from 1959-1960.
If you were conservative you could take 1,500 830's, that have served a noble cause and been picked for parts and scrapped.That 7000 total built comes down to 6,500 at best 6,700.
In my opionion John Deere 2cylinder's, expecialy the bigger Standard models, will do nothing but increase steadly for several years and experiance a few minor market corrections along the way with an all time peak coming in 2024-2027, the then 100 year old D's that still run will bring a well deserved price in reward for their 100th year.

.....But I could be wrong...

 

[tlock0331]

Kerry50,

your email isnt listed, cant send you any messages. mine is open...

 

[Ray]

There can be thousands of dollars difference on the same model. Depends on options and what condition.

 

[ss55]

You might have better luck finding older restorations in good running condition, and for not much extra money compared to a complete non-running tractor.

 

[fdt860]

I would disagree on the "2 cylinders having high value forever".
Seems like the youngest generation is not ready to pay a lot for something that is absolutely unusable (a A, B, H, D, etc...), and that they have never seen in use too much.
A fella may want one on his collection, but not half a dozen.
I am watching auction prices, and the A, B, D, even the unstyled, have dropped a lot, no doubt.
Very few people will be willing to pay $16500 for a 530. They could have a 6030 for that price, that would actually win the tractor pull and pull the grain cart at harvest... The only ones that are paying that much are ederly peoples that are very rich and want to have a complete collection.
The Deere tractors in general are not that rare, always a couple thousands. I would consider a MM UDLX, Lanz Eillbulldog, etc, a better placement than a JD, but the fact that collectors irrationnaly want to have a JD make them pricey:
Like a 4320 is more expensive than a MM Vista or a G1355: The Vista is way more cool, way rarer, but everybody wants the 4320 because they do not even know that the Vista or the G1355 existed!

Unfortunately, this means that tractors that could be restored are going to scrap, and that in the future, I bet that even restored tractors will be scrapped, which is a shame. The solution is to export those to Europe, for example (I am European living in KS). We do not have as many old tractors, and I have already restored tractors that you guys called junk: Well, with a lot of work, they can be restored!

 

[larryanderson]

I buy and sell several nice tractors.In my opinion it is much more economical to buy tractors that are running and nice originals or excellent restorations.The cost to do a tractor right costs more than what it will sell for.As our group of collectors get older and we lose some, the type that some people desire changes.I find many people like what they had in their younger days.In my case I like all tractors but what I have are ones I had at one time.Being 70 years old my first tractor I owned was a 4020 and a 1206.Using them makes me feel younger and brings back memories.In my opinion there is not a car or tractor that is too good to use. As for the collecting of a series of 30 series 2 cyl the market is still good but softer than a few years ago.Right now the 20 series made in 72 is good and open station 30&40 series is strong.Buy what you like but I would say the 2cyl market may have peaked.Except for plow days, shows,and parades the tractors made in the early 60s are hard to find a job for.I doubt if the tractors I have now with all the computers and plastic will last long enough to ever be collectors. Good Luck!

 

[mobob]

Interesting topic. I have been curious as to what a 530, wide front gasser might be worth but I could not find anything on line.It was my father in laws. It was running and in use 2 years ago, and I need to get the old girl going again. Where would be a good place to list it for sale, or a place to see what it is worth? Don't want to rob anyone but don't want to be robbed either. In Missouri

Bob

 

[larryanderson]

If you look in photo ads Larry from Ute Ia has several 30 series for sale 712-592-0980

 

[JD2MN]

Hello,
I may be interested in your 530. My email is open

 

[workstinks]

Polk auction just had their annual labor day sale. I believe they sold over 500 tractors in 2 days. You can go to their website and have a look at prices. Dad and I have a 330u, 430t, 2-435's,530 rowcrop, 630 rowcrop,630 standard, 730d ES standard and a 830 pony in the shed. Most are restored or in some phase of restoration. They keep us busy. Some we probably have spent too much ,others we have room for profit if/when we sale.