Prewar Oliver cockshutt

[Bevgreg]

We have a couple of Anitque tractors that we recently purchased from an auction
How do we determine the value We understand the tractor is a prewar Oliver. It has been restored, starts easily and runs smoothly Any advice would be greatly appreciated

 

[TerryfromSWIowa]

I know what prewar used to stand for but how many wars have we had since WW2? Most anything before 2020 could be called a prewar.

 

[Bevgreg]

The second is 1954 cockshutt 550

I know what prewar used to stand for but how many wars have we had since WW2? Most anything before 2020 could be called a prewar.

I suppose you are right we feel that it is preww2 given the fact that it Oliver but uneducated in the world of antique tractors so just throwing it out there to see if someone could help us

 

[Blackhole49]

We have a couple of Anitque tractors that we recently purchased from an auction
How do we determine the value We understand the tractor is a prewar Oliver. It has been restored, starts easily and runs smoothly Any advice would be greatly appreciated

In my mind, the best way to determine the value of something is to auction it off. That being said, you already know the value. If you are looking for a higher number, it never hurts to dream big.

 

[timcasbolt]

You can find some information at tractordata. They are nice looking tractors. Best of luck.

 

[Bob NY]

The second is 1954 cockshutt 550 View attachment 85198

I suppose you are right we feel that it is preww2 given the fact that it Oliver but uneducated in the world of antique tractors so just throwing it out there to see if someone could help us

The serial number listings on this site show the 550 being built from 1958 thru 1961.

 

[Bruce from Can.]

Your second tractor, the 550 Cockshutt is a very nice and very useful tractor on many farms still today. Even at 65 years old, these tractors can still be useful for cutting hay, running a small square baler, pulling 10’ disc or a 12’ cultivator. Lots of power for a small farm, and live pto . Easy to steer and comfortable ride.

 

[super99]

The red one looks like a Oliver 66, 1948 to 1953

 

[leroy in ne]

The red one looks like a Oliver 66, 1948 to 1953

Serial no. if I looked right is 60 Standard early 1946.

 

[caterpillar guy]

Most things listed as prewar are referring to pre WWII nothing else is considered prewar to my knowledge. Even the old pressure caner I use is of WWII vintage with wooden handles on it. Both lid and pot. Prewar can't say just it used to say victory caner from National Caner. Talking to dad about it and he thought it came from Moms mom .

 

[Welding man]

We have a couple of Anitque tractors that we recently purchased from an auction
How do we determine the value We understand the tractor is a prewar Oliver. It has been restored, starts easily and runs smoothly Any advice would be greatly appreciated

You need to post your questions down on the Oliver -Cockshutt board. But to give you my opinion. I will say this. I just sold a 570 diesel that was an excellent tractor mechanically, new tires , needed paint for $5000.00 and a 35 deluxe that was also a very good tractor with a new engine, for $4500.00. The rebadged Oliver 60 might bring $3500.00 and the 550 Wheatland, about the same as the 35 Deluxe. $4500.00. Cockshutts are great tractors, but they do not demand a big price.

 

[tom upton]

We have a couple of Anitque tractors that we recently purchased from an auction
How do we determine the value We understand the tractor is a prewar Oliver. It has been restored, starts easily and runs smoothly Any advice would be greatly appreciated

60 standards are a cute little tractor, nice and light to haul to a show or something. Whoever painted it however didnt do it any justice, or really do much to increase the value in my eyes anyway. Needs side curtains, lights, new guages, some straightening and grill strip painted properly, make whatever is hanging off the right side of block disapear and a fair bit of tidying up to be really nice. Around here ( Ontario Canada) It MIGHT then bring the $3500 that was mentioned. As it sits if tires are good and it runs o/k I wouldnt think more than $2000? Sad to say but in my opinion the value of these and similiar era tractors are not really increasing in value. On a positive note good 4 digit Oliver/Cockshutts do seem to be increasing in value.