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Is this a good deal?
It is in excellent condition. It has a 42" deck, 20 OHV Briggs, hydrostatic tranny.
It is beige in color with a 12 gauge deck.
Let me know what you think.

jakesmurray said:

Is this a good deal?
It is in excellent condition. It has a 42" deck, 20 OHV Briggs, hydrostatic tranny.
It is beige in color with a 12 gauge deck.
Let me know what you think.

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It would help if we had pictures, but I would suggest looking at this link for pricing: http://www.tractorhouse.com/list/list.aspx?ETID=1&catid=1170&Manu=CRAFTSMAN.
Also, # of hours?

I think it is an OK price, but there are definitely cheaper ones out there....I think that link will help a lot!

Also, check out this link...it shows some Craftsman mowers on Craigslist so you can look at the prices: http://kansascity.craigslist.org/se...=craftsman+tractor&srchType=A&minAsk=&maxAsk=.

lawn mower fanatic said:

It would help if we had pictures, but I would suggest looking at this link for pricing: http://www.tractorhouse.com/list/list.aspx?ETID=1&catid=1170&Manu=CRAFTSMAN.
Also, # of hours?

I think it is an OK price, but there are definitely cheaper ones out there....I think that link will help a lot!

Also, check out this link...it shows some Craftsman mowers on Craigslist so you can look at the prices: kansas city all for sale / wanted classifieds "craftsman tractor" - craigslist.

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Here are some pics
It's very clean and in good condition
Well crap, they didn't come through.
Does anyone know how to use an iPhone to upload pics?
Here is the ad: http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/grd/3557100205.html

jakesmurray said:

Here are some pics
It's very clean and in good condition
Well crap, they didn't come through.
Does anyone know how to use an iPhone to upload pics?
Here is the ad: Craftsman Riding lawn tractor

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the briggs engine is probably worth about half that. the only thing i dont like about it is that its hydrostartic but if you just going to mow then it looks like a good mower! you could also plow with that thing. it looks like something that i would buy.

metz12 said:

the briggs engine is probably worth about half that. the only thing i dont like about it is that its hydrostartic but if you just going to mow then it looks like a good mower! you could also plow with that thing. it looks like something that i would buy.

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The reason I like it is its a hydro!
Is a manual any better?
I've got a Murray 5 speed now, and it's a pain in the butt to have to stop when you want to change speeds!

jakesmurray said:

The reason I like it is its a hydro!
Is a manual any better?
I've got a Murray 5 speed now, and it's a pain in the butt to have to stop when you want to change speeds!

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well the transaxles are stronger and whatever. my mtd is a shift-on-the-go where you dont have to press the brake/clutch pedal. but if your just going to cut the grass then you'll be fine. manuals i like because you can do wheelies with and have fun. i am in the process of trying to make an offroad mower. but that craftsman looks like a great deal. plus, its a craftsman!

jakesmurray said:

Is this a good deal?
It is in excellent condition. It has a 42" deck, 20 OHV Briggs, hydrostatic tranny.
It is beige in color with a 12 gauge deck.
Let me know what you think.

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Is it a good deal, depends on how you look at it and what you want. Remember looks can be deceiving. How old is the mower. Does it have spindles with grease fittings and how about the front end does it have grease fittings? How about the hours on the motor? I've heard a lot of people say the Intek isn't one of there better engines. If I were you and I was truly interested in the mower I'd take it to the shop and have it checked out and if the guy says no that then walk away. Is it a good deal, I don't really know but my guess is no not at $850 maybe $475 this is why

http://for-sale.yakaz.com/craftsman-ltx-1000#lo=4&docid=000f9a7ggc6agqt2

http://for-sale.yakaz.com/craftsman-ltx-1000#lo=4&docid=000e74bc7atr8i2o

http://for-sale.yakaz.com/craftsman-ltx-1000#lo=4&docid=000d5mrrb8sqede8

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CRAFTSMAN-LT2000-LAWN-TRACTOR-17-HORSE-42-INCH-CUT-HYDRO-TRANNY-/261160207387?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cce5c841b

metz12 said:

well the transaxles are stronger and whatever. my mtd is a shift-on-the-go where you dont have to press the brake/clutch pedal. but if your just going to cut the grass then you'll be fine. manuals i like because you can do wheelies with and have fun. i am in the process of trying to make an offroad mower. but that craftsman looks like a great deal. plus, its a craftsman!

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Yeah, I'm just gonna mow with it, so I think it'll be good for me.
Thanks for the input.

jakesmurray said:

Yeah, I'm just gonna mow with it, so I think it'll be good for me.
Thanks for the input.

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also that will be a cool tractor for a plow or a snowblower attachment.

Cool thanks for all the input.
I'll let you know if I buy it- going to look at it tomorrow.

Ok guys, I bought the craftsman for a flat $800.
This thing is a Cadillac compared to my old rider!
I think I got a good deal, it's in near mint condition and the engine runs like a dream and idles perfectly.
The guy said he bought it new from sears for "well over 2 grand" 8 years ago.
I think with proper maintenance, I will be mowing with this thing for many years to come.
I will upload some pics a little later.

Happy mowing

I know your going to be very happy with this mower.

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i figured you would buy it. thats a great deal.

jakesmurray said:

Ok guys, I bought the craftsman for a flat $800.
This thing is a Cadillac compared to my old rider!
I think I got a good deal, it's in near mint condition and the engine runs like a dream and idles perfectly.
The guy said he bought it new from sears for "well over 2 grand" 8 years ago.
I think with proper maintenance, I will be mowing with this thing for many years to come.
I will upload some pics a little later.

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Sweet! Can't wait to see pictures! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Well guys, almost 6 1/2 years later, I have sold the LTX1000. Now that I have an apartment, I no longer need a mower. This thing was great when I used it mow yards in high school. It never once gave me an ounce of trouble. Just regular maintenance- it always ran great. For those wondering, I got $500 out of it. The gentleman who bought it had an LT 1000 that bit the dust last week, so he was happy to have a running mower with a few upgrades over what he had. :thumbsup:

jakesmurray said:

Is this a good deal?
It is in excellent condition. It has a 42" deck, 20 OHV Briggs, hydrostatic tranny.
It is beige in color with a 12 gauge deck.
Let me know what you think.

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How does it look? How does it sound? Look for cracks in deck. Does it look like it has been taken care of? Look underneath for any oil leaks, They may haved cleaned it but missed a spot. Sounds like it could be a winner. Of course I am picky. good luck

sugartooth said:

How does it look? How does it sound? Look for cracks in deck. Does it look like it has been taken care of? Look underneath for any oil leaks, They may haved cleaned it but missed a spot. Sounds like it could be a winner. Of course I am picky. good luck

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That was 6 years ago when I purchased this mower. It turned out to be a great buy!