Iseki Ts3110 Value?

[Dave Wave]

I found a TS3110 (30 Hp) in a field.

It has a loader.

It has been sitting several years (not running) in the rain/snow and has some rust issues. It has been outdoors for over a decade.

Hyd. hoses are poor, tires OK. Overall intact.

It was running when parked, but water got in the transmission (bad cap gasket).

It is a fairly low time unit.

Any guesses as to what might be a fair offer considering the tractor's issues and the scarcity of parts?

Perhaps I should just buy an old Ford?

Any comments appreciated,

-Dave

 

[yomax4]

The problem is, it's not worth anything until some one is interested in buying it. too bad you can't tinker with it a bit to see if you can get it back on the road. I wonder why someone would park a running tractor for a decade? good luck..

 

[Dave Wave]

I was thinking of making an offer, but I am not sure as to a number, as the Iseki parts are so hard to find and $$$.

 

[LMTC]

You nailed my response.....parts-parts-parts. WAY too easy for it to become an expensive lawn ornament. We've been in this business (grey Japanese compacts) for over 15 years...and we have a 186 page catalog of aftermarket parts for Yanmars, nearly a 50 page catalog for early JD compacts, and for Iseki we list 3 clutches, 3 water pumps, one clutch release bearing, a few glow plugs, and a very few filters. I know there are a few people who specialize in getting the few parts that are available directly from sources in Japan, but the $$$ is always high and there still is not an abundance of parts. Good tractors, and a nice used one might run for a decade without needing a hard part...or a day. The question really is "how much $$ are you willing to gamble with?" There is a reason the Isekis, Hinomotos, Mitsubishis, and Shibauras sell for less than the Yanmars.....this is the primary reason. Good luck, whatever you decide.