Picked up a mid 80's Troybilt Horse a couple of weeks ago for $300. 8 HP B&S that cranks right up. Changed the fluids, tightened up and aligned a lot of deferred maintenance, new tines, and a fresh battery. Total adds up to maybe $450; but I sold my front tine MD for $150 on Craig's List so that took care of some of the cost.
This thing is soooooooo MUCH better than my very much used front tine. NO jumping around and beating me to death as I work soil that has already been worked. NO PUSHING and PULLING.........NEW soil/garden is just the same as already worked only I make shallow passes..........TREE ROOTS.......boom, right through.......Anyway this ol guy is happy......Dennis