allis chalmers b-10 question

[gtpolkus 0]

I have an allis chalmers b-10 with a mower deck and snow plow. What is something like this worth?? It ran when I parked it a few years back, but it would need a little work to get it running. It is 100% complete, and I am unsure of the year. I'm guessing a 1965 or 66. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[goatfarmer 817]

You're going to get 100 different answers,since no one here has seen it. If you're selling,as much as you can get.Buying? Next to nothing.8) I purchased a B210 about a year ago,running,no deck,but with a snowblade,for $200.00,FWIW

[Chris727 1,927]

I posted this in a Sears forum when a guy asked what sears suburbans in general were worth: Its very difficult to put values on tractors. In the other discussion boards I'm on, people get very frustrated with the "Whats it worth?" questions. Not only is the operating condition a very important factor, but also what time of year it is to be sold, also your geographic location is very important. Depending on where you live, there may be no one who even wants your tractor for the price of a nickel, on the other hand they may want to give you $1000 for it. In my experience, you have to feel out the mower market in your area, see what others are asking for tractors. Many people may not see the same value in an older machine as a shiny new peice of junk. If you have more attachments it may make the tractor more valuable, and their condition is also important. You may be thinking that a collector may pay lots of money for these tractors. Thats not always true. Many collectors can afford their collections only by picking up machines for low prices. Typically a tractor in good original condition is more attractive to collectors than a tractor someone else thinks they "restored," when all they have done is spray painted it. Maybe there are no collectors in your area. Value is very much dependet on what the buyer wants to pay for it based on his reasons for wanting it. You may want to check out what they are bringing on ebay, you can search the completed auctions. I should also add that in the case of an allis, another factor affecting value include is the bevel gear box condition.

[dirtsaver 1]

Chris that may be one of the best answers I've ever seen! Greg if you do not have the tractor running it will be harder to sell for a decent price. You might also consider parting it out if you have the time. Parts generally bring more than whole,non-running units. My suggestion, if you have the time,is to resurect it and have fun with it yourself.

[Tom Deutsch 0]

These guys are right. I'm new to this too, and with only one tractor I can't be called a collector. But if you have any yard at all, or if you just want a smallish garden, or if you get any snow at all, or if you just like looking at it, get it running and keep it. With that B-10 in the hand you can pull out two bushes filled with birds.8D:p The B-10 are tough, old-fashioned-looking tractors that look great with the "bug-eye" headlights attached. Build a cart and pull some kids around the neighborhood (or on sleds after a snow!) and you'll be glad you kept it! OK, you asked a question and you want an answer. If I wanted one and you lived within 75 miles of me, and it looks good and original, I'd probably leak $300 for it if I got the feeling it could run with a little tinkering. If it ran, I'd have to pay more. Maybe $500? Somebody smarter than me would want to pay less. Sounds like you want to sell it. Break out the carb cleaner and starting fluid, list it on e-bay and caveat emptor!;)