Blue Book Pinpoints Tractor's Value, Age

Blue Book Pinpoints Tractor's Value, Age SPECIALTY/SERVICES Specialty/Services 4-3-31 You're not likely to pay too much for a used tractor, or undersell your old one, if you keep a copy of the latest Farmers' "Blue Book" for tractors around for reference. The 1980 edition of the book, published by the Farm Blue Book Company of Louisville, Kty., is just off the press. It contains a wealth of new and used tractor information, plus the average auction prices being paid for used foreign and domestic tractors throughout the U.S. Auction prices, rather than dealer prices, are used, explains publisher Larry Nevenhoven, because that is the only place a true market value is obtained. Besides used tractor prices, the book also contains: Farm tractor serial number location guide. Tells where to look on each tractor model to find its serial number. Farm tractor serial number guide. A guide to a tractor's age by it's serial number. Used farm tractor model guide. Gives you details on different tractor models, such as weight, pto horsepower, engine, cid, fuel, list price, etc. New farm tractor model guide. Lists "specs" on current tractor models, such as weight, four-wheel drive options, price, pto horsepower, engine, cid, tires, etc. "Other than the dealer's guide, which has a controlled circulation for dealers and bankers only, this is the only book of its kind available to every agriperson," Nevenhoven told FARM SHOW. All models, from the Russian Belarus and the Italian SAME, to the American Big Bud, are included. The 192 page book sells for $5.50. For more information, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Blue Book Company, P.O. Box 43225, Louisville, Kty. 40243 (ph 502 2456371).

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