![]() Known as streeters, they were literally built in the alley between two buildings after the production line had changed over to another model. One example is the last of the 92 John Deere model D tractors built. A high serial number, on the other hand, could indicate that the tractor was one of the last models of its type to come off the assembly line. As a general rule, the lower the number, the greater the tractor’s value, as long as it is within a few numbers of the start of production. Serial Number Research It should go without saying that one of the first things to examine is the tractor’s serial number. Find out, too, if there are any distinguishing characteristics of the tractor that might identify it as being the real thing, even if sheet metal or components have been changed. ![]() This will give you an idea of how rare that model is and what it might be worth. ![]() If you’re interested in a particular model, study factory literature or tractor books to find out how many of that particular model were built. Visit the John Deere Technical Information Bookstore to order publications or view. Browse the free pdf preview below of the John Deere Corn Planter Operators Manual. ![]() Even if you do plan to do your own restoration, it’s a good idea to do some research and to check out the credibility of the model being represented, especially if you intend to buy a vintage tractor as an investment. Due to the current interest in tractor restoration and the escalating price of restorable models, Prissel says you can usually go to an auction and pick up a tractor for less than the cost of buying an old tractor and having it restored.Įven if it’s a rare tractor, he insists you will often end up paying so much for it that restoration is no longer cost effective, unless you do the work. “Unless it’s a tractor that was in the family and has sentimental value, it’s probably going to cost more to restore than the tractor will be worth,” he acknowledges. ![]() Is It Cost Effective? “One of the problems with tractor restoration these days is it’s just not cost effective anymore if you have to hire somebody to do it,” admits Gary Prissel, who operates under the name The Tractor Doctor in Mondovi, Wisconsin. That research can, for example, put a value on the machine. A crucial step when restoring a tractor is taking the time to discover the history behind the machine. ![]()
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