What's it worth? 1948 Case VA

[Valdfur]

Saw this on marketplace, it's not running and hasn't run in about a decade. Guy doesn't have a list price, so he probably wants too much but I'd like to know what it's worth

 

[Pete-IN]

In northeast Indiana you would be pushing it to get $500 for it. It is non running and not a very desirable collector item.

 

[JOCCO]

What Pete said around me. The pullers grabbed a few up for a certain weight class.

 

[old]

Saw this on marketplace, it's not running and hasn't run in about a decade. Guy doesn't have a list price, so he probably wants too much but I'd like to know what it's worth

Not running could be as simple as new points and a battery or as bad as a lock up engine so hard to say for sure. I picked up a Case VAC for $300 a few years back that didn't run but drove off the trailer

 

[olgentdc]

Saw this on marketplace, it's not running and hasn't run in about a decade. Guy doesn't have a list price, so he probably wants too much but I'd like to know what it's worth

I am a CASE man , And I like My VAC for running the auger ,,. its a great Great trailer tractor and i keep it hooked up to one most the time ,. This is a VAI , to my best knowledge , We had one growing up , My mother raked and baled hay with it . Evaluating this VAI , cost wise ,,. condition of tires , running , running Well , Restored Well , All are a big factor ,, Dont forget to inspect the wheels for saline damage ,,.This VAI has a lot going for it ,muffler and rain cap ,. straight tin , good tires and WHEEL WEIGHTS , aged restoration repaint , belt pulley ,PTO, and hydraulic lever lift , and it has front lights, looks like original 6 volt system still intact . Running this tractor could command 2000 dollars by 2 motivated buyers at auction ,,, However a tinkerer wont pay much over 1200 assuming the wheels and tires are in good conditin , Not running 5-700 tops , If the seller declares it ran great last fall LOL.. pulling this out of the bushes with low or flat tires as complete as it is with a rain cap 350 dollars , that is what the value is in Southern IND .

 

[Valdfur]

In northeast Indiana you would be pushing it to get $500 for it. It is non running and not a very desirable collector item.

That was my thought, I was thinking it's probably worth about $200 or so for its condition in my area, thanks!

 

[Valdfur]

What Pete said around me. The pullers grabbed a few up for a certain weight class.

Yeah, it seems like a pretty common and undesirable tractor

 

[Valdfur]

Not running could be as simple as new points and a battery or as bad as a lock up engine so hard to say for sure. I picked up a Case VAC for $300 a few years back that didn't run but drove off the trailer

Thanks! It seems pretty valueless, it should have a handcrank so it would be easy to tell if it's locked up or not

 

[Valdfur]

I am a CASE man , And I like My VAC for running the auger ,,. its a great Great trailer tractor and i keep it hooked up to one most the time ,. This is a VAI , to my best knowledge , We had one growing up , My mother raked and baled hay with it . Evaluating this VAI , cost wise ,,. condition of tires , running , running Well , Restored Well , All are a big factor ,, Dont forget to inspect the wheels for saline damage ,,.This VAI has a lot going for it ,muffler and rain cap ,. straight tin , good tires and WHEEL WEIGHTS , aged restoration repaint , belt pulley ,PTO, and hydraulic lever lift , and it has front lights, looks like original 6 volt system still intact . Running this tractor could command 2000 dollars by 2 motivated buyers at auction ,,, However a tinkerer wont pay much over 1200 assuming the wheels and tires are in good conditin , Not running 5-700 tops , If the seller declares it ran great last fall LOL.. pulling this out of the bushes with low or flat tires as complete as it is with a rain cap 350 dollars , that is what the value is in Southern IND .

Thanks! That seems about right, I didn't realize it had some desirable pieces.

 

[casecollectorsc]

Does it say if the engine turns?

 

[Valdfur]

Does it say if the engine turns?

Unfortunately not, just says it's not running

 

[Bruce from Can.]

No 3point hitch a no hydraulic pump are two things that draw down on both price and usefulness. Yes these things could be added later, but as sits, it’s worth what it weighs, unless of course you have a similar tractor at home that you need parts for.

 

[Hoofer B]

300

 

[Watthour]

I had a clean, attractive, and running, '43 VAI go for $2,100 at auction 2 years ago (this very weekend). with only a spare side-belt PTO kit (not installed) and lights/horn as enhancements. Non-running and unknown condition drops the bid dramatically.

 

[Fritz Maurer]

I am a CASE man , And I like My VAC for running the auger ,,. its a great Great trailer tractor and i keep it hooked up to one most the time ,. This is a VAI , to my best knowledge , We had one growing up , My mother raked and baled hay with it . Evaluating this VAI , cost wise ,,. condition of tires , running , running Well , Restored Well , All are a big factor ,, Dont forget to inspect the wheels for saline damage ,,.This VAI has a lot going for it ,muffler and rain cap ,. straight tin , good tires and WHEEL WEIGHTS , aged restoration repaint , belt pulley ,PTO, and hydraulic lever lift , and it has front lights, looks like original 6 volt system still intact . Running this tractor could command 2000 dollars by 2 motivated buyers at auction ,,, However a tinkerer wont pay much over 1200 assuming the wheels and tires are in good conditin , Not running 5-700 tops , If the seller declares it ran great last fall LOL.. pulling this out of the bushes with low or flat tires as complete as it is with a rain cap 350 dollars , that is what the value is in Southern IND .

What are those ams/levers on either side of the gas tank? Could they be rockshaft arms like a Farmall C?

 

[cdmn]

They have the advantage that you can get on and off without killing yourself. Bad spot is side of block
where farmers forget to drain the water and it freezes. Easily welded, but requires complete tear-down.
I had no trouble finding engines or parts. In my opinion, the design and engineering deserve prizes.

 

[1948CaseVAI]

Been a few years (like about 5) but I paid 500 for a good runner with a couple of good tires on it. Delivered to my house.

 

[Fritz Maurer]

I had a VAC , they had a lot of power for a small tractor. I liked mine but fell on hard times and had to sell it.

 

[Valdfur]

No 3point hitch a no hydraulic pump are two things that draw down on both price and usefulness. Yes these things could be added later, but as sits, it’s worth what it weighs, unless of course you have a similar tractor at home that you need parts for.

Ohh interesting, thanks!

 

[Valdfur]

300

Makes sense, thanks!