755 value at auction

[Butch Howe]

I want to bid on a used 1987 755. 4WD It includes loader, #7 backhoe and 47" snowblower. The tractor appears beat up with 1400 hours. Most of it's life outside. Most of the problems are cosmetic with the grill and hood broken, needs paint, etc. Turf tires. It runs and operates OK. The backhoe needs some work and has been setting outside for a few years.( the control levers have been broken off.) The snowblower is like new. I would like to bid on it but don't have a clue. I am an auto mechanic so I'm capable of all the repairs. What would you go for this tractor? Thanks a lot for your help.

 

[kennyd]

Welcome to TBN

Machine Finder is a great resource to check used machine values.

 

[Butch Howe]

Thanks, I bought the whole shabang at auction for $4200. Hope I did OK.

 

[kennyd]

That is definitely a great price for what included.

 

[Diamondpilot]

You did very well. Fixed up, it would bring $10,000 in this area if it were not for the turf tires. The Turfs would take $1,000 off so its worth about $9,000 in my area with good paint and all the issues fixed.

Chris