Buying Advice What to Be Looking for on a G1800?

[ov81flxw]

Hi Everybody,

I'm in the market for a new mower. One of the mowers I have my eye on is a used G1800. It seems to have a lot of hours on it (1871 hours). I don't know the year, though. The implement dealer selling it says that the headlights don't work, but that other than that, it seems to be OK. They said it doesn't leak any oil. And doesn't smoke when running. They are asking $1895 (USD).

The ad states: "3 Cylinder Kubota Diesel Engine. 18 Horse Power 2WD 48-inch cutting deck. Hydrostatic transmission with cruise control and power steering."

1. Based upon what I've stated above, does this throw up any red flags for anybody?
2. Could I find out the year based upon a serial number?
3. If I go to see it, is there anything in particular I should be looking for?

Thanks!
Bryan Walton

 

[LQPAPPY]

The G 1800/G 1900 series were sold in the 1990's. I purchased a G 1900 new in 1992 and still use it on aregular basis, it has close to 3000 hrs. and is and has been a great machine. There is a Kubota forum for lawn and garden and several g 1800/G 1900 owners comment in that forum.

 

[ov81flxw]

Thanks for the reply. Not sure how I missed the Kubota lawn and garden forum. I'll post there.

Thanks,
Bryan

 

[tony binkowski]

yeah, look for a bx:thumbsup: