Re: Re: Re: Craftsman Lawn Tractor
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Posted by FARMBOY on July 14, 1998 at 12:59:49:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Craftsman Lawn Tractor posted by Big Mike on July 13, 1998 at 18:06:00:
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: : : Not vintage, but you guys seem pretty sharp to me so see if anyone can help with this one! I've got a chance to buy a 18HP B&S commercial, 1993 yr, Craftsman 44 in. HD Garden Tractor, garage kept, excellent cond. Widow wants to sell, doesn't know what to price for and I don't know and don't want to get either of us hurt. Anyone have a ballpark figure? Thanks from KY, USA.
: : : Danny
: : : I have had a Craftsman and that will also be the last. Have found that they, and this piece of information comes from a man that was in the business of professional repair for 50+ years, Sears manufactures a lot of there stuff in incremental sizes, ie. non-standard and the majority of spares have to be ordered directly from them, hence espensive to repair. My old friend Earl would ask not to work on them unless a customer really pressed him. : I have a cousin who has a J.D.400.Good machine,but when you need parts,J.D. is only place you'll find them and they are$$$$$$$$$$ : They may be expensive and they are, have rebuilt a 110 and a 114, both old tractors.
But I was able to rebuild them. Still able to get parts and able to make money on both of them.
Rebuild a 25 year old craftsman, including the engine and try to make money. I will admit I do not do this for a living, just for fun, but I like a hobby that will pay for itself. The wife is happier that way.
FARMBOY
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