Craftsman GT6000 or ...

[JDgreen]

Beautiful rig, have never seen such a nice cab on a garden tractor...what do those run?

 

[Carl Bert]

Beautiful rig, have never seen such a nice cab on a garden tractor...what do those run?

Thats a 12 yr old Curtis cab, that was kept in great condition. I paid $700 for it a few months ago. I had to take a 4 1/2 hour road trip (each way) to get it, but it was worth it. I was told a new one today would be about $2400.

Didn't I see one on yours in another thread about "clearing snow" or something like that?

 

[mystreba]

No $4000 to $5000 is too much. [/IMG]

Sell me yours then :thumbsup:

I'll keep looking on Craigslist and eBay...

 

[Carl Bert]

Sell me yours then :thumbsup:

I'll keep looking on Craigslist and eBay...

Here's one. Go to the Ebay and enter this number in the seach box. 230599752834

I don't like the idea that the meter was changed, but this is just an example. You can find a nice one with less then 500 hours for around the $3500 number.

 

[JDgreen]

Thats a 12 yr old Curtis cab, that was kept in great condition. I paid $700 for it a few months ago. I had to take a 4 1/2 hour road trip (each way) to get it, but it was worth it. I was told a new one today would be about $2400.

Didn't I see one on yours in another thread about "clearing snow" or something like that?

No, I have never wanted a cab (at least 95% of the time) :smile:

 

[mystreba]

Anyone have any thoughts on these tractors?

Anyone have experience receiving a tractor shipped via LTL?

Link: eBay tractor in Iowa (Shipping is "free" - ie: included in price. Seems like a clean tractor. Even though it's not 54" deck, it's much better than the 42" deck.)

Link: Tractorhouse tractor in NY (I could drive to pick this one up)

 

[Carl Bert]

Anyone have any thoughts on these tractors?

Anyone have experience receiving a tractor shipped via LTL?

Link: eBay tractor in Iowa (Shipping is "free" - ie: included in price. Seems like a clean tractor. Even though it's not 54" deck, it's much better than the 42" deck.)

Link: Tractorhouse tractor in NY (I could drive to pick this one up)

If you get the one in Pound Ridge, I would be happy to swap decks with you. I have a 54" and its just too big for my needs. Its in beautiful condition with only 250 hrs on it.

That tractor, if its still available, is perfect. A 2005 with 90 hrs, locking rear, and you can get it with a 54" deck. You couldn't ask for more. Let me know what you decide.

 

[mystreba]

If you get the one in Pound Ridge, I would be happy to swap decks with you. I have a 54" and its just too big for my needs. Its in beautiful condition with only 250 hrs on it.

That tractor, if its still available, is perfect. A 2005 with 90 hrs, locking rear, and you can get it with a 54" deck. You couldn't ask for more. Let me know what you decide.

Hm... interesting. If the Pound Ridge tractor is still there next weekend I may take you up on this.

 

[hootnanny]

Woah! Definitely not my experience with the GT5000. It was solid as a rock. Well, except for the part about completely dying. But since I bought it used I chalked it up to poor maintenance by PO. This definitely gives me pause. Anyone out there have experience with a newer model GT6000?

I've got 80 hours on mine, I bought it last summer. So far the only maintained I've done was change the left front bushing, I plan on using bearings in the future, changed the oil once, fixed a weld break on the deck, it got caught on the loading ramps backing it down from the truck. So far I very happy with this tractor, I mow at least 4-5 acres a week or two. Just take care of your equipment and they'll last you a while.

 

[hootnanny]

I've got a GT6000 with 80 hours from cutting 4-5 acres every week depending on the rain, I've replaced the front right bushing, fixed a weld on the deck, and one oil change. I start it every week I don't use it, this has been a great tractor, it mows great and comfortable.