Posted by Rudi on April 02, 2009 at 15:29:18 from (99.252.48.17):
In Reply to: Whats It worth CUB posted by tmiller on April 02, 2009 at 06:35:30:
What's it worth??
Hmmm.. many different opinions as it should be.
Here is what one should think of when buying a Cub or any tractor for that matter. Substitute other tractor for the word Cub as apporopriate.
Location The location as in region of the country/world etc., will play a large part in the determination of what a Cub is worth. They were produced in the US, but sold in Canada, England, South Africa, Austrailia, New Zealand and France... and the values there are based on the same criteria. In the US and Canada, the area or farming region would be important. In the Wheatland areas, Cubs would be a novelty or maybe a around the homestead tractor but would definitely not be a primary workhorse. In areas where Truck Farming, Tobacco and maybe Cotton etc., on farms that were 40 acres or less then they would be more available, more implements etc., and possibly either higher in value because of the awareness or lower in value because of the commonality of the Cubs in those areas. The fickle finger of fate also plays a part in location and value.
Availability How common a tractor is the Cub in your area? If it is uncommon, it may reduce it's value as many people may not be aware of them, appreciate them or want them. However, it is more than likely that with the advent of the internet, the opposite may be truer and the value may be greatly increased by the availability of the Cub.
Desireablility. How desireable is the Cub in your area. This is part of the Location question, but deserves a comment on its own. If Cubs are highly prized then their going price is much higher than if they are not in big demand.
Condition. The general condition of the Cub is important, both mechanically and sheet metal wise. Are there cracks, welds, boogered parts etc. This greatly affects if it is a parts Cub or a viable restore/working Cub project. Is the Cub complete or is it missing stuff. An incorrect grille is not a major problem but a hood that has been hacked for a sloppy 12 volt conversion is a major obstacle and will lower the value accordingly.
Accessories What comes with the Cub? Rear Wheel Weights, Front Weights, Inside Split Weights, Drawbar, Touch Control, Belt Pulley, other Implements. The value of each of these must be factored into the overall value of the Cub, but the indipendant value of each implement is not an agregate value for the whole package. It just must be factored into the equation.
Haggel Factor This is the relative value that the Current Owner wants for the Cub and what the Prospective Owner is willing to pay for the Cub. The actual real worth is the middle ground or the point where the CO and the PO agree to exhange cashforcub :!:
This is not complete, but it is a collection of valuation factors that I have gathered over the last decade playing with these critters.
The Cub you show has some points for it.
It looks straight. Has Rear Wheel Weights, Front Wheel Weights, Lights, Touch Control, appears to be decent rubber.. So the question would be does it run and how well. If it runs nicely and no major problems. then it would be in the middle of the pack range for your area.
Here, that Cub would be worth between $800.00 to $1,000.00. I paid $1,000.00 for my 48, $800.00 for my 47 and $100.00 for my 51. I bought a 55 in Ohio that ran, was so-so but had a fasthitch and a half dozen implements for $750.00. And it was a fair deal.
That's about the best one can do I guess. The rest is up to the Haggle factor :roll: :D
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