Case 444 buying advice

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koneric

Discussion Starter · Jul 9, 2013

We are moving to an acreage at the end of the month and I will need something to clear the gravel drive this winter and to till up a garden next year. I found a Case 444 on Craigslist with the following description:

"An excellent Case 444 garden tractor with original cab with nice windows all around and manual wiper. Has three point and front and rear hydraulics, hydraulic lift for mower and snow blower. Chipper shredder looks like it has never been used, original paint on everything. 14 hp kohler engine starts and runs great, no leaks, noises or smoke. Snow blower has seen most use and is in good working order. Mower blades show little use and spindles bearings are good, everything works like it should. Tires are very good and chains included. Snow blower and mower are 48", tiller is 42" wide."

They are asking $2800 for everything. Just wondering if this is a reasonable price and what things I should check for if I go to look at it. I am new to this, so any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

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rharris

· #2 · Jul 9, 2013

Of course it's always better to get it cheaper, but that is not a bad price for what you would get.
Tiller-400
3 point-400-500
f27 sleeve hitch adapter-200
snocaster-250
cab-400
pto-200
deck-200
chipper-shredder 750-1000
There is almost 3000 (being conservative) in attachment value not counting the tractor.

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eBoyDog

· #3 · Jul 9, 2013

Sounds like a good package, price appears a little high but not unrealistic depending on the condition of everything and how well its been kept which you should be able to tell by looking for leaks, rust and if its been stored inside.

I have 3 Case tractors and they have never been left outside expect once when one of my 446's broke down and even then I grabbed a tarp to cover it overnight.

Depending on how big of a lane you need to keep the snow off of, I would say this will work great, the tiller is awesome but you do need front-end weights to run it not to mention rearwheel weight for winter snow work but in the scale of things these are minor.

It would appear you have a good deal working, I would offer $2,100 and see if the seller is flexable the work out out the price from there!

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eBoyDog

· #4 · Jul 9, 2013

After a little more thought and looking at the pics better, I think that's a great price if the pictures reflect as good as condition as it appears, if I was closer, I would be loading it up on my trailer!!!

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munderhill

· #5 · Jul 9, 2013

If that was in ct, I'd be offering 2500 in cash and taking it home.
Then I'd hunt for a splitter!

Nice unit, hope you get it.

MU

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Caseman2

· #6 · Jul 10, 2013

munderhill said:
If that was in ct, I'd be offering 2500 in cash and taking it home.
Then I'd hunt for a splitter!

Nice unit, hope you get it.

MU

MU I'm certain Brian has some brand new shiny 4023's in stock. :thThumbsU

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munderhill

· #7 · Jul 10, 2013

Caseman2 said:
MU I'm certain Brian has some brand new shiny 4023's in stock. :thThumbsU

I'm sure he does, I think I'd even try one of the 4223's out. The foot control seems like the way to go. Wonder if they improved the turning radius?

I'd have to get the bagger and am afraid at what the sticker price would be.:hide:

MU

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munderhill

· #8 · Jul 10, 2013

Boy If i had to guess, I'd say that the chipper here is the one I used to have. I put special square plugs in the ends of frame to finish off. I know I sold and shipped a long way off. I wish I could remember if it went that far west.
It's in mint shape as mine too!

MU

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