Someone is offering me a used XTR-30 John Deere garden tractor with a
Are you kidding? Here's the deal: if it runs, it's worth it. If not, then maybe. $390 is a little more than you'd pay for a lawn mower these days.
GWE
The motor is frequently the last thing to worry about. If it is hydraulic drive it may work sweet for 10 mins and then just stop moving cause there are problems in the pump and it has to cool back down till it can run again. The mower deck takes the biggest hits and usually has the hardest parts to find. I got a free garden tractor in running condition .. and spent that much or more getting it in useable condition. YMMV Glenn
Thanks Grant and Colin. I will let you guys know how it is going.
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Any suggestions on what to look for and what components to check?
Can I attach a tilling or snow plowing attachment to these tractors?
The one in question has a 30" mower deck.
iThe tractor is already sold (not to me).
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