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mr.mindless:
What could possibly go wrong?
Serious answers.
is it overkill? sure. I don't need 17 acres per hour cutting speed, and I'll surely not be able to achieve that anyway with trees and narrow spots.
But - could I get a functional similar hours/quality zero turn for less? I'm not sure. He already said he'd to $2200. I don't know that I can get him better than that.
Hoses are generic, hydro motors are generic.
blades and spindles could be tough
belts are generic
it's a Cummins and a Dana 60.
They sold this as a snowblower too, with hydro drive hubs on the steer axle. Doubt I can find those parts but it would be plenty of snowthrower to do all needs here if I could.
I think the parts issues are probably people who want to go to a dealer and buy a thing without thought.
The issue is the weight on my lawn. I don't know distribution but I'm guessing by tires at 60/40 front biased? engine is pretty far back though. Duals on the front may solve, or the rear steers may be an issue as well.
Would certainly take some time to learn how to drive it.
other down side is that if it doesn't work it'll probably take a good while to sell.
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mr.mindless:
http://www.howardpriceturf.com/specsheet_hydropower180.htm
mr.mindless:
edging towards yes.
did a little more shopping. cheap $1000 runner zero turn sold in less than a day from craigslist this morning. all other comparables are more expensive than this even at 2200. can put 500 into it and still be cheaper than most zeros - either to have something way cooler or completely useless. that's the debate...
mr.mindless:
this is the other "cheap" option - a 50" Ariens with a weak engine for $700
not that replacing an engine is cheap.
and 50" is small for my use, I think
https://rochester.craigslist.org/grd/d/rochester-ariens-zoom-2050-turn/7127860289.html
mr.mindless:
Woods 20hp 60" $1200 2060hr
Seems underpowered.
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