They are a very sought after tractor, for sure, but there are many parts that are unique to that tractor, and if any are missing, it is sometimes cost prohibitive to try and piece one together. I have two and bought both in running condition with all the diesel particular parts on the tractor. I stop short of saying it is a rare tractor, but unrestored good running ones are getting very hard to find, and in the end, completeness, condition of the tractor, condition on the rear tires/wheels have a huge impact on price, and increasingly with gas prices, location has a much more impact than it used to. Of course, a wide front or power steering adds quite a bit of value. If it has the optional fuel pressure gauage or ether starting aid, those are hard to come by as well. I have seen 5 or 6 offered for sale recently in various states, and I called on most of them to inquire about the exact particulars, but I passed on them and have no idea if they sold at all. The big ticket item is the motor. If it needs rebuilding you are looking at a pretty penny even without a bunch of block/head repairs, and it seems most need at least a little of such work. To directly answer your question though, I don't know too many buyers, myself included, that will price another's tractor. If you wish to sell it, do your homework, list it and let the market settle the price. There are enough willing buyers, even in today's economy, that if it is in good condition, the bidding process will yield a reasonable fair market value for both parties. To Chris' point, if the motor needs work, they are harder to sell due to the cost of the engine rebuild and in my case the lack of time to do a rebuild. Bill Long has his B's, I love the 45's, especially the diesels. One of the few pictures i have of my granddad is driving a brand new 45 D pulling a boy scout float in downtown Liberal, Mo.
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