Going rate for a used L2174a Snowblower

[Matchstick]

The L2174a is listed as the snowblower for my tractor. I've seen them for $1500 a few years ago to $4000 in 2023. What seems to be a fair price in 2023? I saw one for $6000 but its not selling.......Thanks

 

[Trimley]

I'd say availability and time of year, area affect price. They're worth what you'll pay and what the seller will sell it for.

 

[DustyRusty]

Without knowing the snowblower model number, all we will be doing is guessing at values. This is the wrong time of the year to be looking for a bargain snowblower. In the spring when snowblowers are not selling, you could in theory buy one for $2000, and sell it for $3500 or more once the white fluffy stuff starts falling from the sky. Finding a snowblower is only part of the equation since you will also need the mounting hardware, which can cost as much as the snowblower itself. New inventory availability is also a major question, so if a dealer has a snowblower along with the mounting hardware, he will be less inclined to break up the combination unless he can get another mounting kit in short order. Most dealers will not split up the combination of snowblower/mounting kit during the winter months. Right now dealers have already placed their spring orders for lawn and farming equipment, and in the spring and summer, they place their orders for snow-moving equipment. Last week I called my local dealer to get a quote on a snow plow since I was selling one that I had and wanted to know availability and retail cost. Availability was only 2 left in inventory for their 10 stores, and the price was a firm $3200. I sold my like new plow for $1900, but probably could have gotten more had I just waited till the snow was on the ground. Probably could have gotten another $300-$400 had I waited. I wanted it out of the way, so I took a short sale on it.