PHIL850
Silver Member
I was qouted over $500.00 from our local dealer for a starter on a John deere Gator. The Gator has a 2 cyl 18HP Kawasaki Motor. I told the guy that I wanted the regular starter and not the one made of solid gold. He told me that ya thats the price for the regular one.
Well I thought about this for a while and did a search for one on the Web and found a new aftermarket replacement for just under $50 plus shipping, with 3 year warranty. Even if it failed after 1 year at that price I could just go on replacing it for nearly ten years before I reached the cost of the Deere part. Needles to say I installed the aftermarket part and it has been functioning find for the past 2 months. I like deere products, but the cost of replacement parts is making me think twice before I buy from them again.
your thoughts on this Subject?
Phil
Well I thought about this for a while and did a search for one on the Web and found a new aftermarket replacement for just under $50 plus shipping, with 3 year warranty. Even if it failed after 1 year at that price I could just go on replacing it for nearly ten years before I reached the cost of the Deere part. Needles to say I installed the aftermarket part and it has been functioning find for the past 2 months. I like deere products, but the cost of replacement parts is making me think twice before I buy from them again.
your thoughts on this Subject?
Phil