MF3165 industrial loader. Value?

[Questtut]

Ok I have been trying to learn about my 3165 loader. It seems from what I found, the 200 loader on it makes it an early production. The mileage gauge has not worked as long as I have had it, tho I dont run it often. I just had to replace a hydrolic line on the loader, as it burst on me, not easy to find correct thread size mind you.

But I am very curious what people feel my tractor may be worth. It has never been repainted, and the cabin I found to have been added most likely at the time of origional sale. Everything works as it should, loader, 3pth, pto, hydrolic stering has been rebuilt (still has a very slow leak tho). What is your serious thoughts as I have had a few offers that I feel are an insult to this tractor.

Thanks for your thoughts.

PS,
Any thoughts on if I should restore further by repainting (or not) would be cool too.

 

[Tony in Mass.]

Don't worry about what vultures and cheapskates offer you. That is an awesome tractor! I intend to make mine more like yours, with a loader, cab, small backhoe attachment etc. It is as big as what I ever need lately, yet still nimble getting around. It will last a lifetime. All you need is some 165 sheet metal right? And you have a manual? Yep, it needs paint. Have fun. Don't get it on your good jeans!