CCECIOWA 2 #1 Posted March 3, 2017 My boss has an extremely clean 1961 Wheel Horse H55D-2113 with a mower deck, snowblower, and pull behind plow. Everything is or close to like new condition. Starts/runs. Any idea what this unit with the attachments may be worth? We are a Kubota and Bobcat dealer in Des Moines, IA. S/N is 0137658. Thank You!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evanloock 236 #2 Posted March 3, 2017 First off you have a 1961 551. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,777 #3 Posted March 3, 2017 Picture sure make it easier to comment on value 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,655 #4 Posted March 3, 2017 to ... Have your boss give you a price first...there's a lot of factors that you have to consider ,condition you said "extremely clean" , any missing parts , wrong parts , location (how rare are these in your neck of the woods) etc.then let's proceed with negotiations . Chime back in his price we'll let you know if he bumped his head or it's a screaming deal and some would really be helpful . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCECIOWA 2 #5 Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) I'm not purchasing it from him. Someone else is trying to and I wanted to help him out. The guy is only offering $1,000 and I get the feeling its worth much more than that to the right person. If not that, it's worth $1,000 just to have in our showroom, really cool little garden tractor. The tractor type is a 551, but, the manufacture tag says Model: H55D-2113 Serial: 0137658. I understand pictures make it much easier to relate to what "extremely clean" means, but at this time I can't upload any, hopefully some to follow. We're talking about a machine in showroom condition, no rust, everything functions, and are original parts/implements you would have purchased with it in 1961. It appears this tractor has barely even seen daylight. I'm just looking for a range from someone more familiar with the Wheel Horse tractors, example $2,500-$3,500, or anything that may help us value the tractor. Edited March 3, 2017 by CCECIOWA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 18,221 #6 Posted March 3, 2017 The manufacturer "tag" you are reading is the engine ID. If the tractor is original NOS it is worth more than a restored tractor. If it has been restored and painted, $1000 seems about right BUT with many variables as suggested above. A NOS 551 could be worth much more. Might also help if you can explain what the attachments are. A CBR=32 sickle bar is worth more than a dozer blade. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,053 #7 Posted March 5, 2017 (edited) On 3/3/2017 at 5:53 PM, wallfish said: The manufacturer "tag" you are reading is the engine ID. If the tractor is original NOS it is worth more than a restored tractor. If it has been restored and painted, $1000 seems about right BUT with many variables as suggested above. A NOS 551 could be worth much more. Might also help if you can explain what the attachments are. A CBR=32 sickle bar is worth more than a dozer blade. Seeing as it would be incredibly unlikely that that machine is NOS, then 1000 is probably a fair offer. If on the off chance it is totally original and not just an older restore, then it could be worth a bit more but you have to understand that over $1k, the number of people interested (or able) to purchase it diminish significantly and it would take a very long time to sell to just "the right person". Good luck either way, cant wait to see some pictures! Edited March 5, 2017 by bmsgaffer 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tims tractors 119 #8 Posted March 15, 2017 Hey buddie I live in knoxville and have a 551 I could run up to D.M or stop by an have a look at it and see if it has been restored, give a call glad to help if I can 715-864-2566 Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
