Farmall 140 value

Erik OK · Jan 12, 2012

I am looking at buying a small tractor for use in my garden. I'm not a farmall guy but this seems like it would be a good tractor for this purpose. The guy said it hasn't been started in 3 years but it's been sitting inside. He said he doesn't know what it's worth, make an offer. Any ideas what it might be worth?

JT Britt · Jan 12, 2012

Man i don"t see 140"s sell for much less than
$4000.00 here in the SE.Upwards of even $6000.00
ive seen.These were running tractors as advertised.
That 140 probably only needs a battery and some gas
to fire up and run.Maybe a carb cleaning.Just my
input.JT from NC

SouthernFarmall · Jan 12, 2012

Does it come with any equipment? If so, that will increase the value dramatically, up to $5000. For now, I will assume it does not come with equipment.. The next thing: does it run? If it does, I would say it's worth about $2000. If not, determine if it is stuck. If so, it's worth about $400. If it is not stuck, but does not run, I would value it at $1000. Keep in mind that it appears to have good tires, so that is a plus. Remember that these values are from the southeast, where 140s are incredibly popular. Values for your area could be less. I own a 140 myself, so if you have any questions, please ask!

SF

gbs · Jan 12, 2012

from the condition of the sheet metal if the rest is of it is in that good of shape and with all the cultivators ,fertilizer distributor and a one point hitch around here some were in the 4000 range up

mikeintn · Jan 12, 2012

To me I would say about 2000, not stuck and not running, for me its always taking a chance if its not running, its proberly ok, but there could also be engine, trans, finals, or hyd. trouble, just to name a few. Good luck

Jim in Ma. · Jan 12, 2012

The 140 is a nice garden tractorThe only problem I had with ours was they can be tippy on hills.
Here in the North East they go in the 3 to 4 thousand range.

erik dekeyser · Jan 13, 2012

Well around here i would say that tractor isnt worth any more than 2000 if it runs. Much less if it doesnt run.

Tom Fleming · Jan 13, 2012

Offer him 2500 as it sits and see what he says, doesn't hurt to actually have the Ben Franklin's with you when you offer. Amazing what a stack of greenback's will do when waved in front of the person you are making the offer to.........

dwhitt03 · Jan 13, 2012

I just bought a 1969 140 with Fast Hitch and 1A-60 Front Mounted Grader Blade for $1,075.00. Had to drive 330 miles from NC to MD to pick it up, so cost another $100.00 in gas and a day of my time.

It would run with choke out, but only a low idle. Ran well enough to get it on the trailer and get it home. $20.00 carb kit and cleaning and it starts good and runs but smokes. I am sure it will need a rebuild.

It has two almost new Firestone Road and Field tires on the back, still have the molding marks and flashings. It has only one wheel weight on the back, the right side is missing.

Has the Deluxe seat.

Clutch seems good.

I sold the grader blade for $400.00.

The front end sheeet metal is really bad, missing the "chin" under the grill housing so I am looking for some sheet metal. Doesn't have to be show quality, just good enough to bolt on to tractor for now.

There is a Fast Hitch being advertised locally for $899.00. Fast Hitches usually sell for $700.00 or so here in NC depending on where you are.

Think I got stuck?

140 tractors sell for $3000.00 to $6500.00 here depending on condition and shiny factor.

dwhitt03 · Jan 13, 2012

I forgot to add that the cultivators go for about $600.00 here and the fertilizer distributor attachment goes from $200.00 to $400.00 depending on whether the hopper is there or not.

JRSutton · Jan 13, 2012

really depends on your location.

As someobody else said - here in the northeast they're not exactly cheap. You just don't see too many of them around.

I'd offer $2500 (if it's turning over and tires are decent).

You get it at that price and you walk away with a deal you can be proud of - without screwing him.

$3000 is a fair deal.

$3500 and you're getting into the realm of him getting the better end of the deal.

The clutivators alone are worth $500 - and that seeder another 300 maybe - keep that in the back of your head. I'm assuming they're all included.

Also keep in mind that if you're in the 3500 ballpark you can be looking at some nicely restored 100's or super A's that'd probably suit your purpose just as well.

RTR · Jan 16, 2012

(quoted from post at 21:25:20 01/13/12) really depends on your location.

As someobody else said - here in the northeast they're not exactly cheap. You just don't see too many of them around.

I'd offer $2500 (if it's turning over and tires are decent).

You get it at that price and you walk away with a deal you can be proud of - without screwing him.

$3000 is a fair deal.

$3500 and you're getting into the realm of him getting the better end of the deal.

The clutivators alone are worth $500 - and that seeder another 300 maybe - keep that in the back of your head. I'm assuming they're all included.

Also keep in mind that if you're in the 3500 ballpark you can be looking at some nicely restored 100's or super A's that'd probably suit your purpose just as well.

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Reading what you guys have been saying about the 140 tractors, I have found 2 for sale locally, and would like your input on what they are worth.

The first one (1968 model) is for sale for $4,600 and comes with Full Cultivators and Wheel Weights. Perfect Mechanical Condition with Professionally Rebuilt Head and Carburetor, new wiring, everything works, and in Excellent Condition with the exception of a little bit of play in the steering wheel.

The other one (1974 model) has the 1 point hitch and comes with a fast hitch 2 pan plow, fast hitch double gang disk, drawbar, and cultivators for $6,200. Everything on this tractor is in EXCELLENT condition, even the steering. It also has a professionally rebuilt carb and head, and is the Key Start Model. It will be painted, decaled, and have new seat cushions for the asking price.

What do you guys think? Is that a good price for a "READY TO GO" tractor that is in excellent reconditioned condition? The guy is going to advertise them in a month or so for the spring season, but gave me first chance at either one.

Jim Becker · Jan 16, 2012

I'd be asking what he would take for the second one WITHOUT the paint job. It looks like a pretty nice original.

RTR · Jan 16, 2012

(quoted from post at 23:08:49 01/16/12) I'd be asking what he would take for the second one WITHOUT the paint job. It looks like a pretty nice original.

The guy said he would rather sell a tractor that has been painted and decaled, because for no more money than it costs him....I think he said the Acrylic Enamel was $125 a gallon.....he'd sell them painted. He does this becuase when he tears it down to repair any needed parts he might as well paint it so it'll be cleaner and more reliable. More reliable because when you tear it down for paint, you discover alot of "Cobbled Farm Fixes" that need attention....something you might not notice at first glance.

I am just wondering if it would be worth the money to buy one at this price rather than another tractor in "original" condition. Aren't the 140's in NC area bringing this much in "original" condition?

Mark Peters · Jan 16, 2012

My 2 cent`s worth is I`m with Jim on this one. There`s that saying " it`s only original once". I like looking at nice unrestored tractors as much or maybe even more than the painted up ones. From the looks of that tractor, it`s been well taken care of. Always a plus if it has the fast hitch and implements included ,too.

RTR · Jan 17, 2012

(quoted from post at 02:16:20 01/17/12) My 2 cent`s worth is I`m with Jim on this one. There`s that saying " it`s only original once". I like looking at nice unrestored tractors as much or maybe even more than the painted up ones. From the looks of that tractor, it`s been well taken care of. Always a plus if it has the fast hitch and implements included ,too.

He said if he sells it as is, that it would be for $500 less at $5,700. Includes the Fast Hitch and Cultivators, Plow, Disk, and Drawbar. Is this a good deal, or should I go with getting it reconditioned for an extra $500.

It sure is a nice 140, and I believe it was a 1 owner.

Jim Becker · Jan 17, 2012

That reinforces my earlier comment. I'd hate to ruin a good original with a $500 paint job.

Joe-AL · Jan 18, 2012

RTR,

Why are you talking about your own tractors in the third person?

RTR · Jan 18, 2012

(quoted from post at 14:13:10 01/18/12)

RTR,

Why are you talking about your own tractors in the third person?

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The tractors I was talking about actually aren't mine. The pictures may misjudge if you've seen the first one before. I meant for that picture to represent what the guy has for sale from what he told me he has. He actually lives near me about (3 miles), and drove one of them up to the house for us to tune it up (the one in the second picture), and that is where I snapped a photo. I am not that familiar with the 140 pricing and was wanting some input before I went and bought them. I didn't have a picture of the other tractor he was telling me about, so I used one that I had on hand of a 140 I reconditioned last year. I've only had a couple 140's before and really wanted to learn a little more of their popularity and price difference from a Super A before I went and purchased 2 of them.

Sorry for the Confusion.

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