What's My 1987 Troy Bilt Tiller Worth? - Page 2

brooksville · March 23, 2015

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/...illerclub/info

This group has helped me a ton with TB.

John

Douglas_OW · March 23, 2015

Kath,

I was in a similar situation a few years ago. A friend of ours had a 1982 Troybilt Horse that he wanted to get rid of. He asked me if I was interested, and to name a price. I struggled with the online ads, trying to guess what a fair market value was. I finally told him that I saw listing from $400 to $900 for similar tillers. He said I could have it for some ridiculous amount- $50 or $100. I knew that was way too low, but he insisted. He felt good knowing it was going to be used.

I picked it up from the local small engine guy, fresh off its annual service. It came with the original manuals and a new, unused set of replacement tines.

I think that an asking price of ~$500 is fair for your situation. If the neighbor thinks that’s too high, you can still advertise it online. You could even let him match the best offer you get, but I sense that you don’t want to mess with all of that; you’re just looking for a fair price.

The Yahoo group for Troybilt tillers is a good resource. Many members there have used Predator engines from Harbor Freight to refurbish tillers. They can be had for $100 or less and are a direct bolt-on replacement, in most cases. Those engines are made in China and appear to be Honda knockoffs. If I ever need to replace my engine, I will probably go that route.

Jim

kath · March 23, 2015

Thank you all for your great suggestions! In doing some errands today, we stopped at the mower place that serviced our tiller. They said we could tell any potential buyer to give them a call about it and they'd vouche for the fact that it was used to till one garden every year and that they serviced it regularly and that if they had it to sell in their shop they'd list it at $900 anticipating some haggling. Said we'd have no problem getting a minimum of $700 if we were to sell it via Penny Power, Craigslist, etc.

Not bothering to post pics since we've got the info we need now. Thanks again to all who posted.

kath

Worth1 · March 23, 2015

Just what I said it was worth because I saw two places in the US that were the same tiller go for around (Not ask) $700 .

Worth

Fusion_power · March 24, 2015

Here are a few Ebay auctions to watch. If it is listed and does not sell, that usually means it was over-priced. A tiller in Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New York will sell for a few hundred dollars above other areas of the country.

This auction is for a mid 1970's Horse tiller. Note the $300 buy it now price. This is the model that tends to run a bit fast and can get away from the user.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331510904577

The super bronco is a relatively new MTD built tiller that can be bought brand new on sale for about $750 to $800. This one is seriously over-priced given that it is used.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221722896135

This Pony tiller is relatively new and in pretty good condition. It should sell in the $450 range.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221724246814

Here is a Pony that was sold a few days ago. You have to click the "see original listing" to actually look at the tiller. Note the $410 price
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181693464585

Horse HH60 Tecumseh engine, not a bad looking tiller for $500.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321393588100

Mid 1970's Horse with Kohler engine sold for $760. The engine plus manuals plus very good condition brought this one up by at least $250.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/391084761256

Mid 1980's Horse fully restored with 8 HP Briggs electric start engine. The $1199 price is mostly a new paint job and minor restoration work. Electric start adds quite a bit to the price. IMO, way too high to pay for this tiller.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221435490706

Horse HH60 Tecumseh engine, mid 1970's, sold for $585.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221689333592

And here is one that someone stole for $150. Decent Horse Kohler engine, not running but likely just needed a carburetor kit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261805626909

March 23, 2015	#19
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	Just what I said it was worth because I saw two places in the US that were the same tiller go for around (Not ask) $700 . Worth Last edited by Worth1; March 23, 2015 at 02:44 PM.

March 23, 2015	#16
brooksville Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2014 Location: South Georgia Zone 8a Posts: 179	https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/...illerclub/info This group has helped me a ton with TB. John

March 23, 2015	#17
Douglas_OW Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NJ z5 Posts: 281	Kath, I was in a similar situation a few years ago. A friend of ours had a 1982 Troybilt Horse that he wanted to get rid of. He asked me if I was interested, and to name a price. I struggled with the online ads, trying to guess what a fair market value was. I finally told him that I saw listing from $400 to $900 for similar tillers. He said I could have it for some ridiculous amount- $50 or $100. I knew that was way too low, but he insisted. He felt good knowing it was going to be used. I picked it up from the local small engine guy, fresh off its annual service. It came with the original manuals and a new, unused set of replacement tines. I think that an asking price of ~$500 is fair for your situation. If the neighbor thinks that’s too high, you can still advertise it online. You could even let him match the best offer you get, but I sense that you don’t want to mess with all of that; you’re just looking for a fair price. The Yahoo group for Troybilt tillers is a good resource. Many members there have used Predator engines from Harbor Freight to refurbish tillers. They can be had for $100 or less and are a direct bolt-on replacement, in most cases. Those engines are made in China and appear to be Honda knockoffs. If I ever need to replace my engine, I will probably go that route. Jim

March 23, 2015	#18
kath Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: zone 6b, PA Posts: 5,664	Thank you all for your great suggestions! In doing some errands today, we stopped at the mower place that serviced our tiller. They said we could tell any potential buyer to give them a call about it and they'd vouche for the fact that it was used to till one garden every year and that they serviced it regularly and that if they had it to sell in their shop they'd list it at $900 anticipating some haggling. Said we'd have no problem getting a minimum of $700 if we were to sell it via Penny Power, Craigslist, etc. Not bothering to post pics since we've got the info we need now. Thanks again to all who posted. kath

March 24, 2015	#20
Fusion_power Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,250	Here are a few Ebay auctions to watch. If it is listed and does not sell, that usually means it was over-priced. A tiller in Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New York will sell for a few hundred dollars above other areas of the country. This auction is for a mid 1970's Horse tiller. Note the $300 buy it now price. This is the model that tends to run a bit fast and can get away from the user. http://www.ebay.com/itm/331510904577 The super bronco is a relatively new MTD built tiller that can be bought brand new on sale for about $750 to $800. This one is seriously over-priced given that it is used. http://www.ebay.com/itm/221722896135 This Pony tiller is relatively new and in pretty good condition. It should sell in the $450 range. http://www.ebay.com/itm/221724246814 Here is a Pony that was sold a few days ago. You have to click the "see original listing" to actually look at the tiller. Note the $410 price http://www.ebay.com/itm/181693464585 Horse HH60 Tecumseh engine, not a bad looking tiller for $500. http://www.ebay.com/itm/321393588100 Mid 1970's Horse with Kohler engine sold for $760. The engine plus manuals plus very good condition brought this one up by at least $250. http://www.ebay.com/itm/391084761256 Mid 1980's Horse fully restored with 8 HP Briggs electric start engine. The $1199 price is mostly a new paint job and minor restoration work. Electric start adds quite a bit to the price. IMO, way too high to pay for this tiller. http://www.ebay.com/itm/221435490706 Horse HH60 Tecumseh engine, mid 1970's, sold for $585. http://www.ebay.com/itm/221689333592 And here is one that someone stole for $150. Decent Horse Kohler engine, not running but likely just needed a carburetor kit. http://www.ebay.com/itm/261805626909