im fixing to drag a pretty fair farmall 706 out of a barn and clean it up once thats done and it all works as it should, it will be for sale,or hauled up to auction , this unit is lp powered and may be factory or dealer done i dont know, and the owner is in his 90 s so im not sure he remembers, he said it all worked when he drove it in there, but we all know how that goes, drive it in, drag it out, my question is if this unit is nice what would a fair price be for it, does the lp conversion help or hurt or even mater?
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Ultradog MN
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Just thinking out loud here.
A tractor of that size is going to take a hit on value just because it's a gasser so will be more expensive to run.
Add to that, fewer people understand how to fix the propane system, and it's probably harder to find parts, and you take another hit.
Plus there is the issue of fueling is not as convenient as either a gas or diesel.
But I don't know Farmalls much so maybe it has some collectable value.
A tractor of that size is going to take a hit on value just because it's a gasser so will be more expensive to run.
Add to that, fewer people understand how to fix the propane system, and it's probably harder to find parts, and you take another hit.
Plus there is the issue of fueling is not as convenient as either a gas or diesel.
But I don't know Farmalls much so maybe it has some collectable value.
Pair-a-dice farm
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I've never owned a LP tractor but I've had a couple of LP trucks. There are pros and cons to LP. Personally I wouldn't even consider a LP tractor if I was going to work it. But there may be some value for collectors. LP is good if you only use the tractor occasionally because it doesn't go bad like gasoline. My experience is that you will use about 25% more than gas.
Tom in Mo.
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I've owned a lot of LP tractors of all colors. My sold tractors have brought lower prices than diesel powered by a long shot and roughly the same as gasoline.
If true that it was running when parked, it should start right up with a fresh battery and adequate fuel after doing the normal fluid checks. Keep in mind they don't start as easily when the weather is cold.
If true that it was running when parked, it should start right up with a fresh battery and adequate fuel after doing the normal fluid checks. Keep in mind they don't start as easily when the weather is cold.
This part of the country it wont, HURT the value, it will kill it. At least at auction would just be scrap bidders , nobody in this day and time wants to mess with lp. You would have to hope for a collector and we all know that day has already came and gone. Flip side is not sure you would recover the cost of trying to find a gas tank and convert it back over. Nice 706 gas in not going to get real crazy either.
Gambles
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IMO, if a puller or collector would want it, there would be no hurt in the value.
But since some propane suppliers have having a fit or refusing service to people who have a fill tube on their tank, the value would decrease to a person who wanted to use it every day. That being said, I have a propane tractor and I'm friends with the person who delivers my propane.
But since some propane suppliers have having a fit or refusing service to people who have a fill tube on their tank, the value would decrease to a person who wanted to use it every day. That being said, I have a propane tractor and I'm friends with the person who delivers my propane.
Richard G.
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Well I have to disagree with all the others. I bought a 49 LP Case LA and when I looked in the crankcase through the side plates, It was the cleanest engine I had ever opened.
My propane company said they would hook me up if I wanted to fill it at home.
I decided to switch it to gasoline as I had a gas tank, hood, and carb on an old LAE power unit.
I would buy it and switch it over if it is a good tractor.
Richard in NW SC
My propane company said they would hook me up if I wanted to fill it at home.
I decided to switch it to gasoline as I had a gas tank, hood, and carb on an old LAE power unit.
I would buy it and switch it over if it is a good tractor.
Richard in NW SC
Richard G.
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Ray, before I switched mine over, I talked with the Ag Engineer at Clemson who was the "expert" on tractor fuels. He said there would not be a problem with modern gas in an LP engine. I worked that tractor hard on a large pull type dirt pan and disking. Never had a problem.
Richard
Richard
SmokeEater2
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It may be different in other parts of the country but in my area LP tractors sell for a lot less than gas or diesel, If they sell at all.
That would work out great for someone needing a tractor dirt cheap. Not so great for someone trying to sell one though.
Richard G.
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What state are you in Eric?
Richard
Richard
CenTex Farmall
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A factory 706Lp is relatively rare. Use the photo ads to advertise it. The value will depend on the region just as the other posts have said. Getting it on the internet will make it visible to the other regions.
It's true that not as many people want to mess with LP. 9 times out of 10 the motor looks new on the inside. The carbs are very simple and what's usually wrong is parts sticking in the regulator.
It's true that not as many people want to mess with LP. 9 times out of 10 the motor looks new on the inside. The carbs are very simple and what's usually wrong is parts sticking in the regulator.
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