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1958 John Deere 730 Gas Standard. One of 292 built, restored by the owner, still works every year. Bidding closes Wed Oct 28.

How This Lot Sells

Open bidding. It sells to the highest bidder.

Current Reported Status

Reported by the seller:
– Owned by the seller: 15 years, bought out west on a trade
– Reason for selling: Downsizing, and passing it on to the next collector
– Hours: Unknown
– Equipment: Single hydraulic remote, working lights, slow moving vehicle sign
– Condition: Runs, and still works around the farm every year; stored inside
– Engine: Sold as it sits, and it runs
– Delivery: Can be arranged for an additional fee, and pickup is flexible once payment is arranged
– Known Defects: Working as intended

Verified:
– Serial number: 37302226
– Location: Paris

The Rebuild

The owner did all of this work himself.

– Starter and generator: Rebuilt
– Water pump: New
– Radiator core: New
– Clutch: Rebuilt
– Gauges: New
– Steering wheel and seat: New
– Tires: New Goodyear
– Rims: Sandblasted and painted inside and out, every one of them

Manufacturer’s Original Specifications

– Engine: Two-cylinder gasoline
– Transmission: Hand clutch, 6 forward speeds
– Steering: Power steering
– PTO and hitch: 540 PTO, drawbar

Specifications reflect general manufacturer data and may not match this unit’s current condition.

Who Buys This One

Collectors and museums. Two hundred and ninety-two gas standards were built. This one is not a shelf piece — it still works around the farm every year, and the owner did the restoration himself. He would rather it went to somebody who will keep it running.

What It Is Worth

Check before you bid. Look up what ones like it have sold for, then decide what this one is worth to you. Equipment evaluator tools will get you a ballpark. Auction prices are set on auction day.

Note: buyers are responsible for verifying the options and mechanical condition prior to bidding.

Key Dates

Bidding is open now. Lots start to close Wednesday, October 28th at 1:00 PM EDT.
Click the “ASK A QUESTION” button to talk to the seller.
See past auction results > Past Auctions > Select Auction, or email info@consign.bid.
One machine, one closing date. There is no second one behind it.

Pickup Policy

Please call to arrange payment and picked

Payment Policy

Certified Cheque, Etransfer

Other Policy

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The auctioneers decision is final.

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