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Topic: 45 Diesel
Posted By: 5.9cummins
Subject: 45 Diesel
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2011 at 7:02pm

So is anybody looking for a wd-45 diesel? and if you are what would you pay? just wondering Thank You           (ps) i might be selling mine!!!




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Posted By: Tony Elo
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2011 at 7:56pm
people are always looking for one,depends on price and condition,can you post pics and your location?


Posted By: Chris/CT
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2011 at 8:00pm
Need to provide LOTS more info/pictures, etc for that question. There is also a "Classified" section I use for selling items. Not trying to be a wiseguy with those comments. Now on to your question. My opinion is they are not the easiest tractor to sell by far. Most times seller wants alot for there tractor and you need to find just the right buyer for it. For example, I know where there is one in perfect condition and owner say's it is worth $20K, I beg to differ, now maybe someone would pay it if condition were just right. They are awesome machines, just not quite in the "old" category,.. yet. 


Posted By: Michael Crowe
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2011 at 9:20pm

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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Posted By: Brian Jasper co. Ia
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2011 at 8:33am
Someone posted a while back that to rebuild a Buda diesel, have $5K available. A 262 in a D17D is pretty close to that too. I would guess the fuel pump is one of the single most expensive parts to fix. I've heard it can cost over $1K to fix one easy. If yours runs, or could be made to run fairly easily, you would probably be able to sell it easier.

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