In my search for a new, used lawnmower, I have run across two Grasshoppers that seemed interesting.
The first was a 725 with the Kubota gas engine that needs a new PTO clutch. No big deal, a couple hundred bucks. I do all my own work on cars, tractors, etc. I asked the seller how many hours it has, 5000K! Is this common? Are any of you commercial mowers racking up that kind of hours on gas engines?
The second one is a 721d. It is a few hours away, but comes with a collection system, cab, and snowblower. The only thing keeping me from running to buy it today, it has 4000 hours.:frown:
After having a John Deere 670 with Yanmar diesel, the thought of going back to gas makes me cringe. That, combined with the 5000 hours and narrow rear end, ruled out the 725.
How scared should I be of the 4000 hours on the 721d? I know of some John Deeres sportin Yanmar diesels that are pushing 10K hours, so I assume a properly maintained Kubota will last that long too. It is a 1999 or 2000 model so does it have a Gemini or G2 drive? Either way, unless the system has been replaced recently, it should be near the end of it's useful life.
The first was a 725 with the Kubota gas engine that needs a new PTO clutch. No big deal, a couple hundred bucks. I do all my own work on cars, tractors, etc. I asked the seller how many hours it has, 5000K! Is this common? Are any of you commercial mowers racking up that kind of hours on gas engines?
The second one is a 721d. It is a few hours away, but comes with a collection system, cab, and snowblower. The only thing keeping me from running to buy it today, it has 4000 hours.:frown:
After having a John Deere 670 with Yanmar diesel, the thought of going back to gas makes me cringe. That, combined with the 5000 hours and narrow rear end, ruled out the 725.
How scared should I be of the 4000 hours on the 721d? I know of some John Deeres sportin Yanmar diesels that are pushing 10K hours, so I assume a properly maintained Kubota will last that long too. It is a 1999 or 2000 model so does it have a Gemini or G2 drive? Either way, unless the system has been replaced recently, it should be near the end of it's useful life.