What is this machine ???...

[scaredychicken]

local ad
seller says it is a 2021 Kabota (sic) diesel 4x4 ride on mower

photo says RANSOMES ... or something like that

I have NO IDEA of Brand, Model, HP, year etc ... the ad, description, year, price, colour, and seller's reputation are all SKETCHY

curious if anybody knows anything about it ... looks interesting, but not at all as described - I called him a scammer, his response was "what do you mean?"

oops, forgot the photo -

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

It’s a reel mower

 

[scaredychicken]

correct

 

[Eagle1]

Quite likely has a Kubota diesel motor under the hood.

 

[scaredychicken]

that's what I was thinking too. I can't find any info on it though.
it's just a really sketchy ad, even if the machine is ok

 

[Eagle1]

Try looking for this... I think that is the machine but they made others..

Ransomes 250 Fairway Reel Mower

https://www.ransomesjacobsen.com/img/manuals/23965gr3.pdf?m=1624747466

https://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/auction-results/ransomes/fairway-250/farm-equipment

 

[zzvyb6]

Several for sale around here. Commercial golf course greens mower.
Ransomes Frontline 728D
Perkins 81 cu.in. 3 cyl 28 h.p.

Typically $5000.
J.D. and Toro have similar architecture models.

You could have 5 log splitters all running at the same time !

 

[5030]

Golf course mower

 

[MTGreen]

"what do you mean" is one of the standard responses of scammers to make you question and keep you interested in interacting with them - imo almost certainly a scammer and you need to run the other way

What's in the picture is a different question

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Sorta looks like **** though

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Also, certainly not a 2021

 

[Xfaxman]

Their Website: Cylinder Mowers | Ransomes

 

[CliffordK]

Go take a look at it. It looks older than 3 years old.

Is it being offered for a price that you find interesting?

Those would be mighty expensive when new, but if 10+ years old, then @zzvyb6's estimate around $5000 is probably right, depending on condition. Running and mowing?

 

[scaredychicken]

"what do you mean" is one of the standard responses of scammers to make you question and keep you interested in interacting with them - imo almost certainly a scammer and you need to run the other way

What's in the picture is a different question

when they are that ridiculous I like to string them along a bit, I suggest they call me on my personal phone ... and then I give them the local police, non-emergency number

this thing looks older, more beat up than a 2021 model ... not sure what I'd do with it anyway

 

[scaredychicken]

Their Website: Cylinder Mowers | RansomesView attachment 855115

probably the TR320, possibly the Highway 3

 

[Fixastuff]

Their Website: Cylinder Mowers | RansomesView attachment 855115

Someone request a quote. I bet a new one is $$.

 

[scaredychicken]

Go take a look at it. It looks older than 3 years old.

Is it being offered for a price that you find interesting?

Those would be mighty expensive when new, but if 10+ years old, then @zzvyb6's estimate around $5000 is probably right, depending on condition. Running and mowing?

$1200 Cdn - and in my town, needs some minor work (perhaps a LOT of minor work)

a second photo shows a 2021 ad, valued at $26,000 Cdn

I have a buddy that could probably make use of it. I'd like to see it and get serial #, hp size, engine details, year manufactured, and overall condition, so may check it out yet.

 

[Xfaxman]

this thing looks older, more beat up than a 2021 model ... not sure what I'd do with it anyway

Remove the reels:

And put a loader on it:

The 54' wide brush fork

 

[scaredychicken]

Remove the reels:
View attachment 855160

And put a loader on it:View attachment 855164

oh, I like that idea

 

[scaredychicken]

this item is NOW listed at a value of $28,000 new, and the price has been dropped to $1000. I think I will go there and offer $750, after getting the actual details / history