Used 54" MMM Deck

[Nuru]

Re: Used 54\" MMM Deck

Terry, it is a private owner in VA, near you. I need to figure out how I am going to ship it. I am a little too lazy to go pick it up (~5 hours drive). A dealer down there recommended this deck and owner. So I am going to talk to this guy, and if I can get him lower I will do it, but if I can't, I will get a new one as low as I can get it.

 

[Nuru]

Re: Used 54\" MMM Deck

Hey I did talk to the owner of that used 54", and he is planning to send some pictures in email to me. I will at least be able to examine it from afar. If it looks solid, I hope that we can make a deal including some reasonable shipping. Oh well wish me luck.

 

[forestcreature]

Re: Used 54

when you get there, open the gear box and look for chips in the oil and surrounding area. [don't freak if there is a little, don't buy if the gears show lots of wear].

if you can't tell, then you are ok.

worn gears due to lack of lubrication tend to stand out.

also see if any of the mower spindles wiggle [they should turn easily, but they should not move side to side].

the above items pretty much apply to all machines too [lathes, saws, milling machines, etc.]

 

[Nuru]

Re: Used 54

I offered the owner $600 and shipping via air, and i think that is cheap enough for the potential risk. Even if I had to get some parts, I still think it would be cheaper than $1700 new.

 

[Nuru]

Re: Used 54

Everyone, I think the deal is now, $700 plus air shipping (< $100 for 2 day shipping). I think <$800 total is fine. What do you all think? More money for the loader!

 

[TerryinMD]

Re: Used 54

Why did the guy up the price? Still not a bad deal.

Did you check for any other possible ground shippers? Might be cheaper. We get garden supplies shipped from Georgia to Maryland. It get here in two days and they charge $70 for freight up to 500lbs. The company is Estes and it is delivered to our door.

Again, did you ask about the mounting hardware and is it included. And do not forget the manuals! You'll need them for maintenance and setup.

Good luck.

Terry

 

[Nuru]

Re: Used 54

Hello Terry, sorry I was not clear, he wanted $800 plus shipping orginally, now he is willing to accept $700 plus shipping of <$100 bucks. I think that is cheaper. Do you have a number for Estes? do you know if they deliver to the North East? Thie current shipping is <$100 for 2day air, and I do think that is not bad, as it will be sent to within 20 minutes of my house, so...etc. The only concern I have is that the owner reports that it vibrates in the highest mowing position. does yours do that? i think it needs a little work?

 

[TerryinMD]

Re: Used 54

Nuru,

Here is their site link - <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.estes-express.com/>Estes Express</A>.

Hope it helps...

Terry

 

[forestcreature]

Re: Used 54

yes, that is a good price. even if there was a spindle problem you would be way ahead.

 

[Nuru]

Re: Used 54

fc, that is what I was thinking, 2000 deck, he used it to mow 5 acres, he indicates 150 hours for that time, 2 seasons. looking consevatively you can figure 6 hours per week, x 4 x 4 months = 96 hours per year 2000, 2001, equals 192, so he is under from what I can tell. i am still working out how we will exchange funds.