Price on a Farmall B

boomer22 · Jan 21, 2009

I'm going to look at a B here in the next week or so and was wanting to know if anyone could give me a price what it might be worth? I know it won't be exact but something to guide by.

It is a 1947 Farmall B gas tractor w/narrow front (motor stuck) looks to be a bit of oil on the ground under the back end. But that is about all i know about it. It looks to be in great shape as far as tin and all and tires look real good. Thanks in advance for any and all replies.

Zach Bouchard · Jan 21, 2009

I paid 600 for mine, it has bad rear tires and needed new front wheels and tires too. The head ws off when i got it and it had a broken valve guide. Fixed that and it runs like a champ. It didn"t have a starter, muffler or generator. It also has a C123 istead of the original C113.

Red Dave · Jan 21, 2009

Farmall B's aren't in as much demand as A's, even though they share many (if not most) of the same componants. Location will determine local prices, but in my area, a nice running B might bring $1200 - $1800. Non-running, not stuck, maybe $800 - $900. Stuck, I'd have a hard time offering more than $400 or $500 for it because you don't know why it's stuck, could be a simple fix, but might not.

Check out the block behind the carburator for cracks, that is one of the first places to crack if the block freezes.

Just my opinion, and opinions vary.

erik dekeyser · Jan 21, 2009

That looks like a nice B .The tires look good like you said, that means a lot, tires are not cheap. If it runs good and no smoke 1200 to 1500 is not out of the question. Around here there arent to many Bs, and that one looks original.

ScottyHOMeY · Jan 21, 2009

Just a coupla thoughts, It might be just the perspective, but that looks an awful lot like a BN instead of a B. If that right hand seat support is mounted to the smae flange as the fender, it would be a BN. If it's mounted to a bracket on the platform it's a B. The serial number tag looks to be in plain view, so have a look and see what it says. All that, however really shouldn't have much effect on the price. BNs aren't as common as Bs, but they're not rare.

It will vary with your local market but I'd think 600-800 would be fair if on inspection the tires are good and the chassis appears sound. From the dried-up puddles on the ground, i'd suggest you look the motor and the radiator over really well for freeze damage. The good tin may be a plus to you if you're looking to overhaul it and dress it up, or may not be a factor if you're just looking to have a runner.

Dave H (MI) · Jan 21, 2009

Listen to Scotty, he is right on the nailhead. I looked at a lot of these before I bought one and times were a lot better when I was doing it. First, I would bet it is a BN. Second, his price is a good one for that tractor if it is sound and runs. Despite the fact that these are about as nice a tractor as IH made, they don't bring big bucks. The only guarantee you get from me is that you WILL love this tractor. They are just really easy to store/work on and fun as heck to drive.

old · Jan 21, 2009

Boy it sure does look good. By the way that was the last year they where made if in fact it is a 1947. But with having the engine locked up its sorry to say it is not worth very much. One that runs good and looks ok will bring around $1200-1500 but one like that is only worth $150-400. Only reason I say as much as $400 is because of the tires and sheet metal. I picked up one not long ago with a locked up engine fair rear tires for $150
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glennster · Jan 21, 2009

boomer, i'll give you my opinion, for what its worth. only thing i see that would worry me a little is the coolant stain on the engine behind the oil filter. look at it closely to see if the block is cracked. other than that, the tractor has good rubber on it, wheel weights, belt pulley, good tin, battery box ect. doesnt have any lights, but that is no big deal. i would not be uncomfortable paying 600-800 for the tractor as is, not knowing if it runs. parted out, you can easily get your money back. however, if you like the tractor, no big deal to throw some money at it to get it going.

Steve Lambert · Jan 21, 2009

I paid 500.00 for a BN not running not stuck mine needs tires. It has good tin and the only missing component is the exhaust lift.

Red Mist · Jan 21, 2009

Hmmm, a B, eh? They are not in the highest demand, although they are great little tractors. No hydraulic system either....
Stuck engine - means you can't really check out clutch, tranny, brakes, radiator, etc.
I wouldn't pay more than $400 - even less if I had to tow it a long way.
mike

boomer22 · Jan 21, 2009

Thank you everyone for all your replies.

I did notice the stains on and around the oil pan and oil filter. I'll go over it with a fine tooth comb when I get there.

This site is the best and has the best people on it and all are very helpful. Sure would be nice to have it. I can remember as a young lad my grandpa had a B and I can still to this day remember him starting it with the crank and I can still remember the smell it made running. My uncle has it now so it's still in the family anyway.

Dave H (MI) · Jan 21, 2009

I keep sheets of luan under my tractors. The day I see a clean sheet under a 50 year old tractor I'll be jumping to put fluids in it cause it done run dry. Look for cracks but don't have an anxiety attack over a few leaks.

ScottyHOMeY · Jan 21, 2009

Amen to that! If that oil came from that tractor where it now sits (judging from the lumber laid under it, I suspect hasn't moved in a while, though the oil looks fairly recent which doesn't jibe with a stuck motor . . . hmmmm), it looks like it's been run in place with the pulley/PTO engaged and the oil is coming from the outer seal on one of them.

Anonymous-0 · Jan 22, 2009

The tractor is a B not BN great shape for its age. I like others would give 700 as it sets as only the lites are missing ya can spend lots of money getting every thing original. Heck a s and p kit make it new again. If you dont want it i would be glad to buy it just contac me.

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