Snowblower Good price on a rear 3pt snowblower?

[treeeman00]

I found a 74" or 72" Allied 3 pt rear snowblower with manual crank chute. I do not know what year it is. The Blower needs painted and has some surface rust. All other surfaces and sheet metal are in good shape. He is asking $700 for it. Do you guys think this is a good deal? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[PILOON]

Knowing new prices and considering fast approaching snows, that price sounds not far off.
For sure if you don't buy somebody else will.

 

[z0lt3c]

+1


If it works for you I would jump on that. They go quick.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

I know prices vary quite a bit with region, but where I'm from $700 is a low price for a working snowblower. I'd jump on it.

 

[ToadHill]

I usually look at used equipment and ignore anyone asking more than 1/2 of new price. $700 is about 1/3 of new price so the cost is reasonable but I'd offer $600 to start and go from there.

 

[studor]

Seems pretty resonable -- round here they go for that or more in the summer -- definately more in the fall and winter

 

[fish6942]

When I bought my used Farm King (Allied) blower it came with a PTO shaft and I didn't think twice about it. After I got it home and did some investigation I discovered that the PTO shaft that came with it was NOT the type that includes a shear pin like the manufacturer suggests. So I ended up paying more to get the proper shaft configuration.

With that said, if it comes with the correct PTO shaft then it sounds like a pretty good price. Be sure to check the clearance between the impeller blades and the housing. On the new ones I've looked at this clearance has been around 0.25".

 

[zkurtb]

Around here that would be a GREAT price. Depending on time of year, around here 60" used typically go for $1200 to $1500, and right now folks are asking $2000, which is ridiculous as new ones are about that price.