66dc75 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 A used car dealer that I'm friendly with had this out front for sale today. My wife wants me to get rid of the stockpile of grass clippings in the back corner of the yard but my skidsteer will just tear up the lawn too much. But if I had this........ He wants $3500 seems pretty high priced. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53626-should-i/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 rich- Case also known as Ingersoll. Never owned one but I think they were pretty rugged hydro garden tractors. that one was I think the biggest in the series. With some chains and a good counterweight you might even be able to push some snow! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53626-should-i/#findComment-401028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 My dad has an older version I think than that that was restored at one point. His doesn't have a loader though. It also dosent have brakes it only has a neutral spot in the hydraulic drive control. Built very heavy duty but his without brakes isn't safe. A little to far one way or the other with the handle and its going forward or bacward. I don't know what the loader is worth but seems kinda high. I know dad made the comment before if he was offered $800 he'd sell his in a heart beat. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53626-should-i/#findComment-401041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 The tractor is a 444, without the serial number is is almost impossible to determine the year.The tractor does have brakes from the factory. The left foot pedal actuated a single drum brake. Hydraulic retarding is more effective at braking.The later tractors have a valve that prevents the tractor from rolling away on hills and they also have a longer wheelbase The loader is not factory. The pricing reflects a factory loader which is a much more heavy duty machine This is mine waiting for some shop time The tractors are real workhorses. This Massey Ferguson is actually an ingersol, which is a case descendent 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53626-should-i/#findComment-401063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 My dad has an older version I think than that that was restored at one point. His doesn't have a loader though. It also dosent have brakes it only has a neutral spot in the hydraulic drive control. Built very heavy duty but his without brakes isn't safe. A little to far one way or the other with the handle and its going forward or bacward. I don't know what the loader is worth but seems kinda high. I know dad made the comment before if he was offered $800 he'd sell his in a heart beat. What model does your dad have.The early ones did not have brakes and are now collectible Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53626-should-i/#findComment-401064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 4 hours ago, Quickfarms said: What model does your dad have. The early ones did not have brakes and are now collectible His is a 130 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53626-should-i/#findComment-401068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 There is a place you can order blueprints to build a loader for your lawn tractor. I've checked it out, but just acquiring the parts isn't cheap. They list it like $1500 in parts(steel and hyd). That is a nice looking tractor, but I think it is priced a bit high. Maybe 2-2500 is more in line? Guess it all depends on how bad someone wants it? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53626-should-i/#findComment-401077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Freightrain said: There is a place you can order blueprints to build a loader for your lawn tractor. I've checked it out, but just acquiring the parts isn't cheap. They list it like $1500 in parts(steel and hyd). That is a nice looking tractor, but I think it is priced a bit high. Maybe 2-2500 is more in line? Guess it all depends on how bad someone wants it? The loader was home built by previous owner. He is usually way high on his prices. I think 2500 is more realistic althoigh it come with a spare pump and hydraulic motor and a set of brand new hoses even though it has all new hoses already on it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53626-should-i/#findComment-401085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 If you got a tub grinder, you could really do a good job getting rid of those grass clippings. The R would hook right up! Could I borrow the grinder when you are done....? 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53626-should-i/#findComment-401125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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