Buying a new old mower

Weddvolts · #1 May 12, 2006, 09:03 AM

Hello. I have a friend that is selling a walk behind 33" cut mulching mower to me. It has a 8.5hp engine on it and double blades. The make is a Troy Built, but I don't know the model. It looks like a heavy duty front cut with the caster wheels. I'd like to know more about this mower and a fair asking price. It's probably 7 to 10 years old and not in production anymore. Looks brand new. Thanks for your help.

RickJ · May 12, 2006, 09:46 AM

My groundskeeper calls Troy Built "fair to middlin" in the commercial category.

He said he wouldn't buy a TroyBuilt for commercial use but for home use said that if it's in great shape, about $500 should be about fair for that age if in excellent condition.

...hope that helps some.

thebriggsdude · May 12, 2006, 08:41 PM

Well..... troy bilt is a mtd, I don't hold mtd's in high regard, what brand engine? I might ask $350 to start with.



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