prondzy 3,867 #1 Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) Did anyone catch the NOS 1972 Raider 14 on ebay? WOW! What a beautiful machine. Id love to have it in my small collection but its a little rich for my blood. Original battery and everything ! Heres the link Edited February 19, 2013 by Sparky Posting of E-Bay links not allowed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,439 #2 Posted February 19, 2013 Beautiful machine! Check out the "old school" battery with individual filler caps......I love old stuff . Mike............... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racinfool40 202 #3 Posted February 19, 2013 I have known about this machine for awhile and never thought it would be sold...But for the asking price...In my opinion not to bad in todays standards...Look at the machines out there today...something comparable to this will cost you 5-8,000.00 anyways and would never last as long as this unit would..But I could never use it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,863 #4 Posted February 20, 2013 I believe that tractor belongs to RickV1957. He's no longer very active here, but he posted some pictures of this beauty a couple of years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 474 #5 Posted February 20, 2013 I'd like to have just the seat......or the weights....or the on and on and on..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irv 115 #6 Posted February 20, 2013 I think Bob's right. Either that or the guy that's selling it bought it at the auction of Rickv's stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 616 #7 Posted February 20, 2013 Very nice but....................................................................... Imagine the mental anguish of should I use or should I save it? On the other hand, when you find one that needs work and you bring it back to life and put it to work, it is all pleasure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Road-Track 39 #8 Posted February 20, 2013 Is there a Wheelhorse museum anywhere? That's where this one should be It is always nice to have an unmolested one for pictures for restorers to get inspiration and dream from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welderman85 53 #9 Posted February 20, 2013 Man that is sweet. It makes me think how cool it would be to walk into a dealer and see it full of he new years round hoods or any era horses I dont know if I would even sit on that tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse84 87 #10 Posted February 20, 2013 That is a thing of beauty. Kind of feel bad for her though cause you know she wants to work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Challenger 27 #11 Posted February 20, 2013 If I needed another worker tractor, and had the money and space, I'd buy that now! In my opinion I think that machine is a fine deal. Buy it, use it, enjoy it. No museum needed. Put her to work and use it with an ear to ear smile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #12 Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) I have seen that one before. I'd gently use it but only to drive it on and off my trailer at the Big Show and to drive it around just a little. You really have too ask yourself, how many NOS tractors exist? Be a nice one to preserve. On the romantic side (not that I'm any kind of romancer!) you know, if that tractor has a heart and soul I have to agree with C series. I'll bet the old Raider must be sayin, why hasn't anyone ever put me to good use all these yrs? I know I can do it! I know I can! Ahhhhh, the hell with it, fire that sucker up, engage the PTO, hand me my beer n cigar its time to mow the lawn! If it only had a heart and soul........ Dang, it even comes with the older style hub caps I sold Ricky, I should kept them suckers. Now it'll cost me 4500 if I want them back! Lol! Edited February 20, 2013 by Ken B 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #13 Posted February 20, 2013 That is Rick's tractor, it is being sold under his "new" wifes ebay name. I havve met her and Rick got himself a very nice gal. He's going green. Wish him luck 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #14 Posted February 20, 2013 OMGosh, I'm in Love Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim 97 #15 Posted February 21, 2013 if you think about it it's right in line for what you would pay for a new tractor of equivalent capability. problem is there is nothing today that I know of that is of equivalent capability. they are either low end Home Depot junk or a Kubota like quality with more options, for more $$. besides the battery and maybe a some initial lube for the Kohler at initial startup- it is new, not 40 years old---zero hours if it were not 40 years old you would buy it and use it and then spout out how ruggedand easy to fix it is for the money because it is that old you believe you have to look at it, and cart it off and on a trailer and bring it to shows you're in a unique position, you know how long they last and the things they need to last longer(weld a plate on the frame to the tranny before it is fatigued and bent up) use it like it was meant to be used if that floats your boat... ok i'm jumping off my soap box... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Challenger 27 #16 Posted February 21, 2013 I paid close to that for a new 315-8 several years ago. A Raider 14 would be somewhat equal to a 315-8 in terms of capabilities, would it not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitten 133 #17 Posted February 21, 2013 You could put that in use and still be using it in 40 years and it would be money well spent. You could put it in your living room as a museum peace and admire it knowing that it is and will always be a very cool piece of history. With it having oil added and started, Im on the fence on what I would do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butch 194 #18 Posted February 21, 2013 What is the reason behind no Ebay links? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,863 #19 Posted February 21, 2013 Butch, It's been discussed ad nauseum, but maybe this will help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irv 115 #21 Posted February 22, 2013 Looks like he just lowered the price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torino 14 #22 Posted February 22, 2013 Did Rick sell all his horses? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,863 #23 Posted February 22, 2013 Most of Ricks horses went to auction because of a divorce settlement. Some he was able to keep, some he bought back at the auction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyJam 516 #24 Posted February 22, 2013 Sad to hear about Rick's situation and his Wheel Horses. How did he come across that NOS Raider? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #25 Posted February 23, 2013 i cant say as how,but he had several brand new never started wheelhorses,and many others as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
