I don't know much about the 112, so I can't speak to the trade. BUT...a 7013 with hydrostat AND hydrolift is a very nice machine. The leak would be an easy fix, if that's indeed what it is.

Here, with only a mowerdeck, I'd say a Baron would fetch $400-600 in good shape. With that paint job, and a tune job needed, it would lose some customers, and I'd say knock off $100-150. Barons were the lower tier of machine back then, but this one is decked out with the hydro options and lights. I'd be suprised if it is even a true Baron (7013), but it may be possible.

it would be a great workhorse

 

They guy stated this mower has NEVER been painted.

 

If that's a picture of the tractor, it's a JC Penney 494cc made by Simplicity. Same as a Simplicity 7013S. It's a shuttle shift and manual lift.

 

He said it was a hydraulic lift. Did they not come in hydraulic lift?

 

i'd trade, if it is a hydro with hydraulic lift.:dunno:

 

My bad...terrible miss on my part. Greg is right on with it being the Penny's machine. Not a tough call then, it might actually be MORE desireable for someone than a Simplicity would be. My personal taste on the color aside, I wouldn't pass on it, but again, I haven't the slightest idea what a 112 is worth. I just can't imagine it's holding a candle to that machine though, even if it wasn't a specially marketed catolog store machine.

I favor the rearly Wards machines just because I think they're neat to find...that Penny's machine is in the same boat. Pull that trigger! =]

 

Oh my...I'm going to have to bow out of this one...I jumped in without even looking at the details! =]

You definitely have a machine pictured with a manual lift lever and a shuttle shifter. Something seems fishy...what's your 112 worth anyway??

 

I am not sure. I guess I need to hope over to JD section and post this.

 

Wasn't that Penny's tractor on craigslist for something like $700? I'm thinking it would be more in the $400-$500 value range. I think its a decent trade. I'm thinking that running JD112s range in value from $200 to maybe $1200 for a good restore/refurb. Average one with model 39 deck and manual lift is probably $400-$500, I think. Add more if you have the rare hydraulic lift kit, rear lift kit w/helper spring, sleeve hitch, good hood and good headlight panel. If its a loaded 112 it will bring more parted out than whole. Electric lift was an option on the 1975 Simplicity Baron, but as others have stated, the pictured tractor has a manual lift arm and a gear type shuttle trans.

 

Chris, it was on craigslist and he was asking $600. I agree with you, $400 to $500.

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/grd/2672792345.html

Someone better be prepared to paint the frame though. Not much paint on the ones made for Penney's. The one I have had never been painted underneath.

 

That's exactly the one I'm trading for. Same exact seat and same exact problem with carb.

 

What are the Deere guys sayin bout the 112?

 

Oh hey, it came back! I posted that tractor here a back in April, the JC Penny yellow is fairly rare and the guy reused the pictures and description.
I'd wondered if it sold, guess not

As the rest have said, nothin' hydro on it. Doesn't say hydro in the ad either

Carbs can foul up when a machine sits for a while, the gas dries and leaves a residue (fuel stabilizers are handy to help prevent this). Its generally not a big deal to get them running good again, though you may have to pull the carb off and get a kit for it (~$15 shipped off ebay).

 

how rare are the 13 hp engines I got one in trade earlier this year.

 

Not rare, but a nice worker! I think they are just a variation of the 32cid, formerly the 12.

 

I put number on shroud on GOGLE and that came up

 

Actually Josh, I believe both the 12 and 13 hp cast iron Briggs are 30 cid.