Thoughts on Quietline value

[rusmart]

A new tractor just popped up in my area. I don't know that much about the quietline series so I thought I'd ask before I pay too much.

What I can tell
-Quietline series, gear drive with creeper gear (model 1000 or 1200?)
-It's been repainted (possibly restored?)
-Front plow looks like it's a craftsman plow or something, not sure.
-Ad says it ran two years ago, but he can't get it to start (engine won't crank).
-Asking $1200 obo.

It's about an hour from me and I really would like a tiller for a large garden. I've read about the iso mounts, but what other possibilities are there for common problems? How can I tell if this has a Kohler or a briggs engine? I'll be able to tell if I go look at it, but just wondering if anyone can tell from this picture.

What do you think it's worth, and what should I offer? I'm kinda thinking start offering $600 to $700 not running, but I'm not sure.

I also have a plow, cultivator, and disc that would work for this if I can get my hands on a sleeve hitch adapter.

[Sam Mac]

Originally Posted by rusmart

A new tractor just popped up in my area. I don't know that much about the quietline series so I thought I'd ask before I pay too much.

What I can tell
-Quietline series, gear drive with creeper gear (model 1000 or 1200?)
-It's been repainted (possibly restored?)
-Front plow looks like it's a craftsman plow or something, not sure.
-Ad says it ran two years ago, but he can't get it to start (engine won't crank).
-Asking $1200 obo.

It's about an hour from me and I really would like a tiller for a large garden. I've read about the iso mounts, but what other possibilities are there for common problems? How can I tell if this has a Kohler or a briggs engine? I'll be able to tell if I go look at it, but just wondering if anyone can tell from this picture.

What do you think it's worth, and what should I offer? I'm kinda thinking start offering $600 to $700 not running, but I'm not sure.

I also have a plow, cultivator, and disc that would work for this if I can get my hands on a sleeve hitch adapter.

For $1200 he has a better chance of seeing God. Just my 2 cents but $100.00 is as high as I would go for that and then I'd part it out.

[macman81]

The only good way to put this is save the hour drive and wait for the next one. Somebody will turn that into a puller. Whoever painted it stay away from my house!

[rusmart]

Yep, $1200 is way too much. Probably a good price to pay if it's running great and had a good paint job.

A 149 sold here locally, the guy couldn't get it running and didn't know what was wrong. Came with a tiller, front blade and deck. All for $250.

[4SPEED]

your offer is still to high. I wouldnt spend much over 300 with it running

[drglinski]

"What I can tell
-Quietline series, gear drive with creeper gear (model 1000 or 1200?)
-It's been repainted (possibly restored?)
-Front plow looks like it's a craftsman plow or something, not sure.
-Ad says it ran two years ago, but he can't get it to start (engine won't crank).
-Asking $1200 obo."






Here is what I'm seeing:
-I'd rather have a hydrostat (but that's just me. Nothing against the gear drives, they are equally wonderful.)
-Repainted yes. Repainted wrong, over spray on tires, indicative of a poor job.
-Craftsman plow- probably works, but I'd rather it be IH (especially for $1200)
-Engine won't run? That opens up a whole can of worms; it could be something simple or something huge. Usually it's the latter.
-Does it say anything about the side shields? I didn't see them in the pics.
-If it was "restored" it would 1)run well 2) be worth the asking price 3)be painted correctly and 4) would have all the parts.

For me, I wouldn't give over 300 either. If the seller denies, run as fast as you can.

[Muzzy]

There are alot better deals out there. That's way high. I'd look elsewhere.

[rusmart]

I'll call him and offer $250 for it sometime soon. He'll probably say no, but the last thing I want is an expensive project. I've done that before and learned my lesson.

Thanks for all the input you guys!!! I'll definitely post if I end up getting it.

[cub149]

Originally Posted by rusmart

I'll call him and offer $250 for it sometime soon. He'll probably say no, but the last thing I want is an expensive project. I've done that before and learned my lesson.

Thanks for all the input you guys!!! I'll definitely post if I end up getting it.

I would think if you're willing to pay 1200 you shouldn't have any problem finding a super nice QL with attachments that needs absolutely no work at all.

[_DX3_]

If you are wanting to be able to use a tiller and have hydro, then I would highly suggest finding a Cub with hydro and hydraulic lift, such as a WF 149/169, a QL 1450/1650, or my favorite, a 782.