spend money to make money

[horseman with no horse 45]

i want to buy a 1045 ( i know these are rare and very odd) i would like to resell it. it doesnt run and all the components that are specific too it like the tank and belt guard and front tires and rims are there. it just needs a bath and some tlc. they want 400 bucks locally as it sits, heres the thing though. do you guys think i can clean it up enough to sell and make a decent profit?

[lynnmor 7,890]

A “decent” profit would be well over minimum wage, I doubt that will happen if you make a serious effort to make it right.

[horseman with no horse 45]

im just gonna give it a bath, make sure it runs and drives, and make sure the wiring/fuel system is safe.... yeah that wont hurt to do. if i can make it a decent turn key with little to no parts or using what i have, i woulnt mind pulling 650 i think thats fair. maybe more with a nice attachment and some paint polishing by hand. but obviously im not sure so you advice is appreciated. im just thinking... which is rarely ever good for me lol.

[JoeM 8,462]

Flipping WH tractors is very tough. Almost have to start with nothing. (no or very low front costs)

Parting out is way better if you are looking at making money. 

 

Of course some just like the WH hobby and if we make a few bucks all the better. 

 

John Deere machine seem to bring the most money if I was serious about a flip that is were I would start.

 

[johnnymag3 2,581]

Tractors are like watermelon....Keep the RED throw away the GREEN

 

                             

[953 nut 60,572]

9 hours ago, horseman with no horse said:

do you guys think i can clean it up enough to sell and make a decent profit?

If you do make a decent profit be sure to contact the people at Guinness.                               You'll be the first.

[johnnymag3 2,581]

[Ed Kennell 42,338]

       $400 is about what a good running Wheel Horse sells for around here.     A non runner is $150.

[horseman with no horse 45]

dang not even its condition and rarity could help me? thats a shame

[horseman with no horse 45]

well thank you guys so much for helping me avoiding yet another bad financial decision 

[953 nut 60,572]

19 hours ago, horseman with no horse said:

bad financial decision 

Mrs. 953 Nut says Wheel Horses are a labor of love, not an investment.    However her sewing machines are an investment, she thinks.        

[c-series don 10,212]

@953 nut Oh yeah? Does Mrs. 953 need a few more? I happen to have two I’d like to get rid of ! I’m just trying to help you out here, because if she gets more sewing machines than you can get more tractors 😂

[adsm08 3,393]

20 hours ago, horseman with no horse said:

well thank you guys so much for helping me avoiding yet another bad financial decision 

 

Flipping anything is hard, but no matter if it's a tractor, a car, or a house, it's all done on percentage. That means there is no real money to be made on things that won't sell for at least a few thousand.

[Dan 312-8 192]

On 8/28/2025 at 10:48 PM, horseman with no horse said:

i want to buy a 1045 ( i know these are rare and very odd) i would like to resell it. it doesnt run and all the components that are specific too it like the tank and belt guard and front tires and rims are there. it just needs a bath and some tlc. they want 400 bucks locally as it sits, heres the thing though. do you guys think i can clean it up enough to sell and make a decent profit?

That is the feature tractor for the 2026 Big Show in PA. Haggle them down on the price, give it the needed TLC and make the pilgrimage to show next year!  

[horseman with no horse 45]

they wont come down from 400. like i said it needs almost nothing to be considered restored so i dont entirely blame them

[horseman with no horse 45]

7 hours ago, Dan 312-8 said:

That is the feature tractor for the 2026 Big Show in PA. Haggle them down on the price, give it the needed TLC and make the pilgrimage to show next year!  

i might buy it just for that

[Ed Kennell 42,338]

On 8/28/2025 at 10:48 PM, horseman with no horse said:

it doesnt run

Do you know why?

[horseman with no horse 45]

it apparently ran when parked but spins over with compression still. its just sat for a year or so. guys fairly reputable so i trust that information. i would definitely make sure to bring some ignition parts even tho it wont need it and crank it with some 2 stroke down the carb just to be safe.