Farmall M series

steve dodge · Oct 2, 2010

I have a friend with a Farmall M series tractor, I think the 1940 model. He said he hasn't started it in 2 years, but it ran. Has a front bucket(made into plow) attachment, and PTO, and appears to have 3 point hitch. I have limited experience running any tractor, and need help "running it through all the functions", to see if it works. I would need an operating manual for this. Next, how do I determine a dollar value for these old tractors. It has moss growing on it.

plow hand · Oct 2, 2010

John S-B · Oct 2, 2010

Getting it running will greatly improve it's value because you can show it's usable to some extent. Looks aren't quite as important, but a good bath will help. The next big thing would be the tires, those are a big ticket item. What condition are they in? A working 3pt. hitch will add 2 or 3 hundred to the value. So if you get it cleaned up and running, you could possibly get around $1500 IF everything is working.

steve dodge · Oct 2, 2010

There's air in the rears. Cracked. Seems that there is a lot of rubber on the "treads" The front tires look good, but are partially flat.

Are tires that expensive?

I am interested in jack pine removable, plowing and planting an acre or two, building a log "playhouse" for the wife, snow removal, grading, rock and other lifting, log skidding, etc.

Janicholson · Oct 2, 2010

$500 to 600 if the engine turns freely but does not run. If you are a new tractor operator, An M is a handful. We can help you make it right if you are mechanically capable. If not spend more and get a tractor with Live PTO, Live Hydraulics, and less Size. Jim

Leroy · Oct 2, 2010

Just checked M E Miller tire on the web and $450 or $510 depending on make, this does not include tubes or mounting on rear and that is each, NOT per pair.

John S-B · Oct 2, 2010

For removing the trees, I'd rent a small track hoe. They will do it MUCH faster and most of all SAFER.
Depending on what kind and size of driveway you have, a walk behind snow blower may be better for snow removal. I have a 200' blacktop drive and a concrete apron. The snowblower takes half the time with a deep snow. The blade is ok for 2-3" of snow, but when it gets deep you don't go fast enough to throw it off to the side like a truck mounted plow will.
Plan on $1200-1300 for new rears.

John Harmon · Oct 2, 2010

Lots of anticipated work for a Tractor that is near 61 years old and is going to need a ton of repairs to operate as you want.Old tractors are old tractors and it gets real frustrating fixing and fixing on one to keep it running and in repair enough to do all the jobs you have lined up. I would find a off brand dealer and have a talk with them. Maybe a 40-50 horse Kubota with 3 point and a live loader and backhoe is waiting for you some where.

steve dodge · Oct 2, 2010

Janicholson, Also posted this on the general tractor talk portion of this forum. Thanks for the great response. I will try to get a picture posted, but might take a few days. I live about 60 miles northwest of Green Bay, Wisconsin. I will buy all three manuals if I decide buying this is a sound $ idea for me. I have quite a bit of tools, time, but don't own a farm. I was dreaming of a workhorse without a lot of $ investment. I am not unrealistic, this tractor looks like a beast, and parts (like tires) will already set me back $1,200-$1,500. If I offer $500..... here we go, a money pit and mad wife. She wants the work done, but probably using my back. I'd prefer a tractor.

Am still optimistic this may still be a deal, if I offer him $300.

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