same old newbie question...what is recommended for

[takesallkinds]

You must be a salesman or have been around 'em for a long time. I assume you're equating the Kabota to Marilyn?
I''ll se what I can find out about it.
What's a hat?
Who the **** drinks Pepsi?

 

[wolfe1]

I would give this a hard look if I was you- this would cover all your bases- http://cgi.ebay.com/John-Deere-650-Lawn-and-Garden-Tractor-NR_W0QQitemZ7735957820QQcategoryZ50374QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[takesallkinds]

Went out and actually looked today. Local JD dealer. X485 or 585 would be nice, especially used. I have to get some idea on shipping costs before determining how far away and for what price I can consider something. Is there some sort of formula or rule-of-thumb I can go by or do I need to contact places for an estimate?

 

[wolfe1]

Shipping is expensive- the best way to do it is rent a uhaul or borrow a truck and trailer and make the drive yourself- I took a truck from work and made the 5 hour trip in one day but saved a ton of cash-