What is the value of a 1916 port Huron steam tractor?

Answer 1

With the limited amount of information provided in the question, it cannot be answered . Simple details such as what size Port Huron? They came in various sizes over the years from probably the most common 19-65 HP compound to rare double side by side compounds, highwheelers, 16 HP, 24 HP compound,32 HP, simples...compounds.....you get the idea. Port Huron was basically out the the production of traction engines by about 1922. I own a 19-65 compound that came out of the factory in July of 1921. I also have a 19-65 compound with a bad boiler that probably is a 1918( records vague- and yes, I've talked to David Kemler) .

It also would depend greatly on the condition of the boiler. If UT readings were used to check plate thickness that would help in the discussion. The restoration of a traction engine boiler is VERY EXPENSIVE. I've known people to drop 20- 25 K in just the restoration of a boiler alone.

I think if it were a 19-65 HP compound ( I use this model as it's probably the most common) in reasonably good condition with a good boiler it would probably fetch 15-25K. That price could go up significantly from there depending on it's overall condition.