what's it worth, JD 2350?

[terryknight]

This tractor (pics at the bottom) belongs to my friend. He is looking to sell it. I may wind up being asked to sell it. It is a very nice, clean, low hour 1986 John Deere 2350. It has 838 hours, 8/4 gear trans, one set of rear remotes, everything works, new front tires, rear at 70-75%. My friend is quite **** about his equipment most seals and hydraulics lines have been replaced in the past 2-3 yrs. It was garaged fro the time he bought it 7ish years ago until 18ish months ago, i don't know about before he got it. He sold his home and the tractor now lives at his sister's, I couldn't believe it was outdoors when i saw it, but his sister doesn't have the space. It comes with a 6ft John Deere grooming mower, a 6ft "bushhog" brand bushhog. and a 6ft rollover blade. He bought it in GA to maintain a grass airstrip. It is now located in MD. It was last used about 6 weeks ago, end Oct. I have looked at Tractorhouse.com and found a range from $6,900 (bottom of the line) - $20,000 (cab and front end loader). It is a clean tractor, however i don't see it bringing $7000 maybe I'm wrong. It doesn't seem to be an in demand tractor to me. Anyway pics:









thoughts? opinions?

 

[Tx Jim]

JD 50 & 55 series utility tractors were some of the best that JD built. Your friends tractor also has the heavier rack & pinion rear cast wheels which was an option. If the hrs are correct it would bring a lot more than $7000 even without a loader down here in Texas. I have a neighbor that's been looking for one.

 

[terryknight]

JD 50 & 55 series utility tractors were some of the best that JD built. Your friends tractor also has the heavier rack & pinion rear cast wheels which was an option. If the hrs are correct it would bring a lot more than $7000 even without a loader down here in Texas. I have a neighbor that's been looking for one.

good to know. hours are correct. you think your neighbor would be interested? i will give you the mans name/number

 

[jenkinsph]

Nice looking tractor good for level land use. Most of the guys today wan't 4x4 but this tractor has enough weight to get a lot done for its hp. The people who are considering a 5000 series D tractor should give this a hard look.

 

[buickanddeere]

If a Ford N series can bring $2000 then that Deere is worth $12000-$15000 easy.

 

[dusty3030]

If it is mechanically good (good clutch, engine strong and not smoking) I would price it at $11,500 and take $10,000 bottom dollar bare tractor, price the implements separate.
They heavy and stout tractors. With the wheels it has and good ag tires it will make an *** out of same horse power 4x4 smaller tractor when it comes to any kind of tillage / plowing.
I had a 2355 and it was pulling SOB.

 

[dusty3030]

Also - most of them you see the tins are beat to **** - this one is pristine.

 

[Dizno]

Also - most of them you see the tins are beat to **** - this one is pristine.

These tractors are iconic - I agree with the assessment this tractor was one of the best ever built. I think it is worth $10k as well with those hours. With some work to fit up a new John Deere loader, this tractor is a lifetime purchase. They were beyond their day in durability and a pleasure to drive.

For sure 2wd is going the way of the dodo bird but for a small square baler, hay raking, bush hogging, and many other functions, this tractor is beyond compare for its day.

 

[terryknight]

must be a location thing. i see very few utility sized tractors around this area. most guys are big time farmers with bigger AG tractors, or have little CUTs with 4x4 and a loader. i agree that it will last a lifetime. around here you can go to almost any farm auction and find several 55ish HP diesel tractors 2wd for $3000-4000 grant at that price they are not as clean or with as low hours, but that was where my thinking went

 

[dusty3030]

must be a location thing. i see very few utility sized tractors around this area. most guys are big time farmers with bigger AG tractors, or have little CUTs with 4x4 and a loader. i agree that it will last a lifetime. around here you can go to almost any farm auction and find several 55ish HP diesel tractors 2wd for $3000-4000 grant at that price they are not as clean or with as low hours, but that was where my thinking went

Put it on Craigslist over a larger region, used plenty of key words so it gets searched right and somebody will come get it.

 

[bigbull338]

that tractor is prolly worth $8000 to $10,000 with equipment or more in the right place an the right time.

 

[Dizno]

must be a location thing. i see very few utility sized tractors around this area. most guys are big time farmers with bigger AG tractors, or have little CUTs with 4x4 and a loader. i agree that it will last a lifetime. around here you can go to almost any farm auction and find several 55ish HP diesel tractors 2wd for $3000-4000 grant at that price they are not as clean or with as low hours, but that was where my thinking went

John Deere 30, 40, 50 or 55 series are like gold backed security. They don't change much - this is not a Massey Ferguson 165 or of that nature. That is a $4000 tractor.

The advice on this string is good - what is a 5D tractor worth? Go from there and the 2350 is a better tractor in my opinion. This is a rugged industrial tractor for long hours of heavy work with decent weight in the chassis. Look at the adjustable rims on the back - don't see this on the typical cheap tractors today.

Everything works nice on these tractors - they steer, brake, and are gutsy tractors that outperform what they are rated for and are not thirsty either.

Like one poster said - likely to the right person it is worth more than $10k, could be $15k or more with those hours.

Usually clutch pedals don't lie, one old guy told me. Look at the wear on the casting and the truth will be revealed.

 

[murphy1244]

Anywhere from 6,900 to 20,000----------- http://www.tractorhouse.com/list/list.aspx?ETID=1&catid=1110&Manu=JOHN+DEERE&Mdltxt=2350&mdlx=exact

 

[D7E]

$7-8000 on a farm auction here .

 

[murphy1244]

$7-8000 on a farm auction here .

Without being MFWD it won't go for much here either.

 

[D7E]

Without being MFWD it won't go for much here either.

In fact a MF 265 would make more as hyd's would be better as a yard tractor running hyd grain augers etc this would just be a cute little PTO tractor for finnishing mower etc

 

[Dizno]

In fact a MF 265 would make more as hyd's would be better as a yard tractor running hyd grain augers etc this would just be a cute little PTO tractor for finnishing mower etc

What is your logic? There is less pump flow according to TractorData website at 10 gpm open centre on a 265 MF vs 13 gpm closed centre on the 2350 JD. Only 4 hp PTO tested less hp.

I would say four speeds in reverse is better than the useless two speeds of snail in reverse low and race in reverse high. The rear ends were notoriously weak too from what I remember as a kid.

2350 was heavier as a tractor at a minimum base weight by 700 lbs..

So much for your thinking - I don't get it.

 

[murphy1244]

MF 265


Capacity: 8 gal [30.3 L]

Pressure: 2300 psi [158.6 bar]

Valves: 0 to 2

Pump flow: 10 gpm [37.9 lpm]

4.5 gpm [17.0 lpm] (3-point)

Total flow: 19.5 gpm [73.8 lpm]

Steering flow: 5 gpm [18.9 lpm] -- Total flow 19.5 gpm

 

[fieldman12]

I looked at a nice 2350 about two years ago for $12,000 but it had 9,000 hours. I ended up buying a 2155. If this has only 800 hours that is really low. The $7,000.00 price tag is cheap for that around here.

 

[fieldman12]

I would have loved to have come across this tractor before I bought my 2155 for this price. I can tell you I paid over $9,000.00 for my 2155 with 3,000 hours. Mine is a little newer but it is one size smaller and needs new rear tires. Other than that mine is a nice looking and well taken care of tractor.