Another "is it worth it" thread

[jimbob200521]

While on my quest to find a Haban blade for my Super, I had a guy contact me about one he has that he's selling. We got to talking, and it turns out he is a Cub guy. I found out he's got a 1512 he's selling. This machine has an hour meter that stopped working when he got it at about 240 hours so IDK for sure how many are on it now. As it sits, it's got a hydraulic angle 42" blade, a 44" deck and a 3 point. He's got it priced at $2250. Now I think this price is too high, but what I'm proposing to him is a trade with some cash to make up the difference (since I don't have the raw capital to outright buy it).

I'm debating offering him my sub-500 hour 1864 with a 54" deck and 54" non-power angle blade. I may also offer to throw in my QA-42A for the right deal. My question to you guys is what would you consider a fair deal? This is one of those "I don't really need this" kinda things. I'm happy with the machines I have now, but since this is a hobby, and a hobby is all about having what you want, I want a diesel!! So what do y'all think?

BTW, here's a link to the 1512 with pics:

http://madison.craigslist.org/grd/4602649160.html

[J-Mech]

I think you better stay away from the diesel. You are just getting good at working on gas motors. That's my


But, that's not what your asking. I still think that $2K is too much for any CC that is over 20 yrs old, but that is also an opinion. If that is what you are going to offer as trade, then I'd still expect to shell out some cash. If the guy is versed in cubs, he know what the diesel will bring. Doesn't matter if I would pay that price or not, somebody will in 10 seconds flat. I'd say, if he takes the deal he will take your machine and attachments and still want at least a grand. Maybe more. Let's be realistic.... your 1864 is maybe worth $750, blade $150 and blower $150, $200 on the high end. I think those are generous numbers.

[jimbob200521]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

I think you better stay away from the diesel. You are just getting good at working on gas motors. That's my

I respect your opinion, but the way I see it, a guys gotta learn somehow and I'm the kinda guy that can read a manual all day but until I get my hands on it, it's all just words.

Originally Posted by J-Mech

But, that's not what your asking. I still think that $2K is too much for any CC that is over 20 yrs old, but that is also an opinion. If that is what you are going to offer as trade, then I'd still expect to shell out some cash. If the guy is versed in cubs, he know what the diesel will bring. Doesn't matter if I would pay that price or not, somebody will in 10 seconds flat. I'd say, if he takes the deal he will take your machine and attachments and still want at least a grand. Maybe more. Let's be realistic.... your 1864 is maybe worth $750, blade $150 and blower $150, $200 on the high end. I think those are generous numbers.

As far as your pricing, that's kinda where I am. I think his diesel is priced a bit too high, but your prices for my equipment isn't too far off what I thought it to be worth (although everyone likes to think there stuff is worth more than it is, and I'll be the first to admit that ). I figured about $100 more on the tractor, and maybe $200 for the blade and blower each, respectively. I doubt it'll happen, but I'd regret if I didn't try

[J-Mech]

I'll say the same thing I tell people who want diesel pickups........ They are expensive to work on. Don't say you weren't warned. As long as they run, they're great. When they don't.......

[Sam Mac]

I'd rather have your 1864, but that's just my non professional opinion.

Just a FYI I paid $2200 for my 1782 with a 60" Haban deck. Yes I put some $$$ into it but not too much.

[SS5150]

Is that guy a member here? I emailed him about an Original and a 50c deck back in June, but he sold the O before I could get up there.

I think if it were me I'd trade off the super you just got, 1864 w/ a 54 is about as good as it gets. What advantage does the diesel give you? About all I see you gaining is the dual hydraulics (which I understand, I'd like a dual stick by winter myself). Thinking the diesel could be harder to start in the winter too.

Does he deal much with Cyclops? I thought he was almost all IH stuff.

[jimbob200521]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

I'd rather have your 1864, but that's just my non professional opinion.

Just a FYI I paid $2200 for my 1782 with a 60" Haban deck. Yes I put some $$$ into it but not too much.

Haha thanks Sam! And $2200 for a 1782 with a 60" Haban sounds a little better to me, but like you, that's just my non professional opinion

[kostendorf]

Looks like a good deal to me. If I had the funds you wouldn't have to worry about it. It would be in Missouri in a few hours...