126 with Options
 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...38054000089642
They are asking $1000. Does this seem like a fair price or too much? It looks like it has a creeper, rear lift, headlights, mower deck, ag tires.

If it runs good i would say $700 tops. It does have some nice options and it has the correct grille which is usually missing.

Ok, thanks. That's what I was thinking. Maybe I will make an offer.

The kind code for a 126 is 0039, make sure you check the serial number before you buy it. If the tag on the rearend doesn't have a 0039 kind code it will kill any collector value.

What do you mean by "kind code"? And if it doesn't have it, will that lower the value much?

On the serial number tag there is a U, the four numbers before the U is the kind code. The kind code tells you what model tractor it is, since the 126 is the third rarest model Cub that was made having the wrong kind code on the tag would ruin it's value to a collector. Basically, if its a 126 but someone changed the rearend for whatever reason and now the kind code is wrong then the value would be less.

So, if that code is wrong would that mean it's either not really a 126 or someone changed the transmission and didn't change the tag?

Correct. The tags are almost impossible to get off the rearend without destroying them so nobody changes them if they swap the rearend.

Thanks for telling me. If the code is wrong, what should it be worth?

That's hard to say. The value of a real 126 only matters to a true collector, the average person that's just looking for a tractor isn't going to care so having the wrong kind code on the tag wont help you talk down the seller on price. Whatever you do don't be running your mouth to the seller about how rare that model is, just casually look at the tag to confirm the 0039 kind code and start negotiating.

Nice quicky paint job, has some extra holes in the hood, check the dash tower where it mounts the clutch arm, they do get cracks, walk away from that unless it is a 599.99 cents.

Ok. Thanks for the help. I would have never known to check for this code.

Ok, thanks! I will check that if I go look at it.

Check the steering for slop. I would not be surprised if it will probably turn 1/8 to 1/4 turn of the wheel before the wheels start to turn.
Check for fore and aft movement of the front axle when you test the steering. Check for looseness of the tie rod and the drag link ends (4 of them).
Check the tightness of the pitman arm alongside the steering box, all while moving the steering wheel some.
Check for loose or sloppy gear shift, make sure the lever does not spin around in the cup.
Check for front wheel bearing slop, (push on the tractor sideways at the front wheels)
For that kind of $$, there should be NOTHING wrong with any of these items, and I should come with a battery, "turn key deal"
Last 126 I bought was $300 and I drove it on the trailer.

Ok. I will check these.