2001 L4300DT value?

[Keadog]

I have a 2001 L4300DT purchased new. 8 forward/2reverse non synchro transmission, 45/37.5HP, LB552 FEL with 60" bucket. 490.5 hours. Always stored inside in barn. Newer rear tires (2015/2020); fronts original. Piranha bar, side mirrors added.
Hydraulics and filter this June at 450 hours. Last oil and filter this month (yearly or every 50 hours).
I would say very good to excellent cosmetic condition - only defect is a dented front grill from a log roll back in 2012 that I never got around to replacing. Those are $363 on Messick's website the last I checked.
Comps have been hard to find, especially sub 1000 hour units and I haven't found any recent (post COVID) sales info.
Anyone care to throw out a fair number to expect? I'm considering a trade with my dealer (see MX thread), realizing I will lose some money to avoid any private sale issues that may arise.
Thanks for any information provided.

 

[mikester]

It's only worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it.

What did you pay for it originally?

 

[Motion]

I just responded to your first post, but for a 20-year-old tractor (24 hours per year) and trouble-free, Wow!!!!!!! It looks great!
PS Nice floor drain

 

[Keadog]

Thanks; it's lived a pretty pampered life. I only use it for moving things I can't lift or reach (FEL) and mainly food plots and some bush hogging. I do some mowing with it, but not much. I have a Ventrac (Kubota diesel) for that.

I'm planning on expanding the food plots from fallow pasture from 1.5 to 5-10 acres over time using a no till drill I have on order and am thinking of upping the weight and power of the tractor if I can make a good deal. Otherwise, this machine will be able to handle the no till (light duty, 1400# empty) adequately. It has the same rear lift rating as the two MXs, which was a little surprising to me. If I keep it, I'll add a hydraulic top link and those clever bucket hooks I just found here on another thread.

The barn was on the property when we bought it and was a big draw for me - I would have never been able to justify building one as nice as it is. Heated and air conditioned, 12' ceilings, hot and cold water, full kitchen, washer/dryer and a 3/4 bath. I told my wife I had found the barn of my dreams and still feel that way 10 years later. I can get as dirty as I like, shower and do my laundry there and never track any dirt into the house. we both like that!

To answer question #1, around $18,000.00 2001 US dollars plus taxes with the FEL. If I recall, I financed it at almost 6% for 5 years. I googled it and got $1 2001 = $1.57 now, but that was before the current massive inflation.

 

[JimmyJazz]

When looking at those for sale of a similar vintage and Horse Power the asking prices are in the $15,000 to $20,000 range. I would expect a dealer might offer you $10,000 to $12,000. There is a big auction on auction time.com this week. If I were a dealer that's what I would be looking at. Wholesale pricing as its known. Let us know what you are offered. Good luck.

 

[Keadog]

When looking at those for sale of a similar vintage and Horse Power the asking prices are in the $15,000 to $20,000 range. I would expect a dealer might offer you $10,000 to $12,000. There is a big auction on auction time.com this week. If I were a dealer that's what I would be looking at. Wholesale pricing as its known. Let us know what you are offered. Good luck.

Great info!
Thanks.
The only close comp I could find was from a couple years ago on a machine that look more world worn from the pics but under 1000 hours. Final auction price realized was $15K before buyer's premium.

I'll look up that auction...

 

[mikester]

If you have thick skin and don't mind waiting you'll probably be able to sell it for close to what you paid for it. Be prepared for a lot of low ball tire kickers and time wasters.

A nice clean one owner machine with low hours is worth something. So is the lack of pollution controls.

 

[Keadog]

If you have thick skin and don't mind waiting you'll probably be able to sell it for close to what you paid for it. Be prepared for a lot of low ball tire kickers and time wasters.

A nice clean one owner machine with low hours is worth something. So is the lack of pollution controls.

It's hard to hurt my feelings but I have little interest in selling it myself. I don't mind the dealer making money on it in return for only dealing with them.
From what I've been able to find, I think $15K is probably about right for retail pricing, maybe a little more considering hours and condition.

 

[woodsy]

Looks real nice for the year, should bring top dollar IMO.
Maybe money isn't an issue for you but you will be many thousands of $ ahead
selling it yourself.
I would start at $18,900 and be willing to take $17.900 for that beauty.