Grandpas JD G

[fxstcustom]

My 93 yr old grandfather has always wanted a new tractor but never did get one, until last week. He bought a 2016 Case 75C Cab tractor. He tinkers with the loader and cuts his CRP couple times a year. Awesome toy for him and well deserved

He wants to sell his 1948 John Deer G. I told him that I would help him out and post it online.
I have pics of the G, and it look fantastic, has power steering and a bucket and blade for the front.
Can anyone help me out where to go on what price we should ask for it? Ill post it in local farm paper/craigslist etc.. But price is a tough one. Maybe someone here knows?

 

[buickanddeere]

There would be regrets after selling the family heirloom.

 

[fxstcustom]

I understand
And we debated on keeping it also. But between grandpa and my dad, I have 8 tractors. I need to stop somewhere

plus gpa wants to take the $$ and use it for something (never told me what)

 

[Patsdeere]

"buy" his and sell one of yours. Or, just make it 9. Your almost to a dozen. then you can stop, or maybe not.

 

[GreenEnvy]

I agree with the heirloom comments. I like my JDs but the last tractor that would ever leave the farm is my grandpa's Farmall M. Besides I would take the G over ten As or Bs.

 

[620 John]

If it was me I wouldn't sell a heirloom either.

My Grandpa had a '51 B, '58 620, '70 3020, and a '78 4240. All are owned by my uncle now but if I ever came into possession of any of them I wouldn't think of selling them.

 

[rhtx55]

If your grandpa bought it new, then it's definitely a keeper. If he bought it used then it's pretty much up to you if you want to keep a tractor you can have your grandkids drive someday.
I have been looking for my Grandpa's tractors since 2000. No luck yet, something to consider. Once it's sold, you may not have the opportunity to buy it back later, given you can still track it down.

 

[NoDakInMN]

My thinking matches that of rhxt55. Was it really Grandpa's tractor that he had for years upon years or simply one that Grandpa had for a while? The former I would be very reluctant to let go, the latter much less so. Price wise? Posting the pictures you have would be helpful. Other info such as condition of tires or recent repairs are a factor. Suppose the rubber is bad enough that needs replacing then a buyer is going to factor that into his offer because if he has to invest $1,000 right away into a $3,500 tractor that will still only be worth $3,500 when he is done, he is going to want his total investment as close to $3,500 as he can get it.

 

[NoDakInMN]

My thinking matches that of rhxt55. Was it really Grandpa's tractor that he had for years upon years or simply one that Grandpa had for a while? The former I would be very reluctant to let go, the latter much less so. Price wise? Posting the pictures you have would be helpful. Other info such as condition of tires or recent repairs are a factor. Suppose the rubber is bad enough that needs replacing then a buyer is going to factor that into his offer because if he has to invest $1,000 right away into a $3,500 tractor that will still only be worth $3,500 when he is done, he is going to want his total investment as close to $3,500 as he can get it.

 

[fxstcustom]

(quoted from post at 19:00:34 09/08/16) My thinking matches that of rhxt55. Was it really Grandpa's tractor that he had for years upon years or simply one that Grandpa had for a while? The former I would be very reluctant to let go, the latter much less so. Price wise? Posting the pictures you have would be helpful. Other info such as condition of tires or recent repairs are a factor. Suppose the rubber is bad enough that needs replacing then a buyer is going to factor that into his offer because if he has to invest $1,000 right away into a $3,500 tractor that will still only be worth $3,500 when he is done, he is going to want his total investment as close to $3,500 as he can get it.

He owned it for 20 years. No not one of his originals. Those we are keeping. He bought the G cause it was cheap and helped a neighbor out. Not anything sentimental
Besides, he is selling it not me. I'm helping him sell it

 

[tlock0331]

Well, since there really isnt any sentimental value or attachment, then price factors would be like everybody said, tires, tin, running, etc. location does play a factor. If you could post a picture or two that would help and a general location. I have a few G's, but i would always be in for one more. That would do more to help you on a general idea on price.

 

[nh8260]

I agree with the others, think long and hard about it. When I was around 15-16 my dad asked me if I wanted his old 1969 IH loadstar truck, at that age the answer was heck no, what would I want it for, so he sold it. Now after his death I've spent a lot of time trying to find it and hope to buy it back. Sometimes when its gone its gone for good!!

 

[fxstcustom]

(quoted from post at 22:05:17 09/08/16) I agree with the others, think long and hard about it. When I was around 15-16 my dad asked me if I wanted his old 1969 IH loadstar truck, at that age the answer was heck no, what would I want it for, so he sold it. Now after his death I've spent a lot of time trying to find it and hope to buy it back. Sometimes when its gone its gone for good!!

Like I said, I'm not selling. I am helping him sell
It's not a choice of mine to make

Tin and tires and paint are great shape. Not used muchv

 

[buickanddeere]

Purchase the G for for yourself. The actual market price is much depressed vs what it would have sold for 20-30 years ago.

 

[ss55]

You might get better responses on this forum by re-posting that you are looking to buy the G and need to determine a realistic price range to offer. Then you can do as your grandpa wants with the information. Be aware that the collector's market for 1940's and 1950's tractors is falling fast. Tractor pullers might still like JD G's.

 

[RandyB(MI)]

You will get a million unqualified answers or you can post a couple pics and get the answer you need. Who knows, post a pic and it may sell even on here.

 

[kub6040]

G' s normally go 3-5k range but you must have a nice one and find the person wanting a "G" it's heavy and old two negatives .