Value and opinion on Bush Hog SQ160 mower

[Usafexplorer]

Looking at a used SQ160 with a slip clutch and front/rear chains, not sure what is a reasonable used price from a private seller. Mower looks in great condition from 2008/2009 from what I can tell and appears lightly used not abused. Any suggestions or input is greatly appreciated.

 

[Zebrafive]

I'll say $1000-1200, I would consider these light duty, so be sure it fits your needs.

 

[Briar Hill Brittanys]

Looking at a used SQ160 with a slip clutch and front/rear chains, not sure what is a reasonable used price from a private seller. Mower looks in great condition from 2008/2009 from what I can tell and appears lightly used not abused. Any suggestions or input is greatly appreciated.

Bought mine for $750.00, 2 years ago. Replaced the blades/bolts this last week. Still have less than $850.00 in it. The gearbox doesn't leak, and works just fine. Don't have rear chains, just the front ones. The only issue I have with it.....it blows a lot of chaff forward, through the front chains. You can d/l the manual from their website. YMMV.

 

[WM75Guy]

I would go up to $1,000, any more I would be looking at new. In 2008 I bought my SQ172 new for $1,430. Mine does not have chains. Have never had a problem with mine. The SQ172 is listed on TractorHouse from $995 to $1,950. There are SQ160s listed from $1,250 to $1,900. Before I paid a high price used I would get a new one with the 1 year limited warranty and the 5 year gearbox warranty.

They do seem to hold their value, for a reason. For comparison a new County Line 5' cutter from TSC is $1,400 and a 6' is $1,700. The SQ160 has a 11 gauge deck and the County Line is thinner at 12 gauge. The SQ160 has a 65 HP gearbox, the County Line has a 45 HP gearbox. The SQ160 weighs 100 pounds more at 636 pounds.