4430 John Deere

I just bought a 1975 JD 4430 with loader ( not JD ) I don't know what brand of loader but it's strong. . It has the synchro type shift for the transmission. Dual open remotes. Joystick to run the loader. Cold AC it could use a cab kit but it's not that bad. It needs the hood painted and decals. There is some rusted through spots on the fenders. All gauges and lights work. Showing a little over 2800 hours I believe them to be correct. No blow by . Starts easy. The tires are at least 80 percent good. It does have inside rear weights a one outside weight. After I fix the things I mentioned what is a good selling price? Looking on the net I see some priced really high and others not so much. I am in Texas if that makes any difference

What part of Tx are you located? I've seen tractor prices all over the spectrum.

I seriously doubt your 4430 has only 2800 hrs of use. I'll bet that the speed/hr meter has rolled over adding up to 12,800 hrs. . Without any photo's to view I'll guess $14,000-$15,000.. My '91 4255 has 1400 hrs on speed/hr meter but I know it's really has 11,400 hrs as I witnessed the roll-over of the speed/hr meter.

Well being a southern tractor hurts the value. I would really question the hours. 2800 is really low for a 40 year old tractor. The loader will actually hurt the value/resale for many buyers. I know I will rarely buy a loader tractor. They are used and abused much more than a non loader tractor. Mainly clutch and hydraulic issues. The 1976-77 models had an rear end update that makes them worth more.

From your description the appearance on this tractor would not be great with rusted through fenders and a bad cab kit. So with that of setting the good AC and low hours??? Your looking at a $10-13K tractor. Without pictures that is just a guess. Could be several thousand lower if the appearance is worse.

If your wanting to flip the tractor then remove the loader and all the mounts/fittings so it does not show being on the tractor. Then paint the frame rails and lower half of the tractor. The hood I would leave be unless it is really bad with rust and poor paint. A faded hood will out sell a fresh paint job on a tractor your trying to sell as low houred. Painting the frame and wheels does not negatively effect the value. A full fresh paint job some times makes buyers nervous of what your trying to hide. Sell the loader separately away from the tractor.

The top dollar tractors your seeing will be later year models with good/sharp original paint and not be in the South.

Probably closer to 22 thousand.
Amazing how good they start with the gear
reduction starter and good batteries.