Brush hog for 8N

I'm on my second King Kutter; the first lasted nearly 30 years, and was still working, but pretty beat up when I sold it for less than $100 recently. New one cost me around $600 a couple of years ago at TSC. I can't say anything bad about KK's.

Agree with others, $500 is way too much for a 15 year old one, in my opinion. I'd pay more and get a new one if your're willing to put $500 into it.

2. Gear box problems. If you can turn it over by hand, lisen for a slight clunking noise. You should also feel a bad gear when turning it. It should turn smooth and no clunking or play. Also check the blades, be sure they are not bent or chpped. They are usually jointed (two pieces on each side) make sure they swing freely.

3. The asking price is just about what you get a brush hog in good condition around here. I have seen them as low as $200 for one that is beat and needs a little tin. The average in this part of NY is between $300 and $500 for a good used one.

Check the oil seals for leaks on both the shaft the blades are attached to on the bottom, and where the PTO input shaft goes into the gearbox. Also, check good for rust through.

I personally think $500 is way to high for a 15 year old mower, even if it was a Brush Hog brand that was used once then put into dry storage for 15 years. I would not pay more than about $250 for a good quality lightly used mower that old.

Just my $.02 worth,
Dan