whats it worth?

schmism · Sep 20, 2006

been looking for a brush hog for a couple of months now....

the local dealers think they are gold plated... ones in worse shape than below were going for $450-$550

what would you give for it?

(assume the gear box/pto shaft is good 5' width)

MrJimi · Sep 20, 2006

Have you looked at tractor supply at their king kutter brand? Brand new for a little over $500. I think? maybe $600.
Jim

schmism · Sep 20, 2006

ive been meaning to make it up to the TSC... but thats the funny thing about living in a large metro area. the closest TSC to me is 60 miles from my home. but only 20-30 min from the property. But its north and we dont venture up that way often because everything BUT The TSC can be found south between the property and metro STL.

mjarrels · Sep 20, 2006

$175.00 would be my limit if the gearbox is still good.

"In God we trust... all others we monitor" VQ-1

mark

npaden · Sep 20, 2006

Not sure on that one. I would say $250 - $300.

I bought my 6' Cimmaron brand cutter for $850 brand new.

Redneck_Randy · Sep 20, 2006

schmism,

Your not to far from me (8 hour drive). I know where you can buy a brand new Howse 5 foot for $475.00 or a 6 footer for $590.00 The 5 footer Howse from Northern is $749.99 but it has a different look and more ribs on top to support the deck.

Gizmo36 · Sep 20, 2006

All it needs is some paint,That is a good brush hog If gear box/pto shaft is good . The Howse 5 foot in the picture is light duty. I have one It will bin real easy. See the top deck it is flat That is good If you see one that has droped you better leave it along I would give 400$ for it before I would give 475$ for the Howse .if you could get it for 250$ that would be a deal.

Travis_R · Sep 20, 2006

Personally,

I wouldn't buy the Howse model above, or any Howse cutter for that matter......I have used them and do not like em'......But that IS an opinion........I also wouldn't give $175.00 for the one your looking at either.........Most I would give, again personally, would be somewhere around $100.00 but NO more..........It might have to do with your location though?.......Used implements might be pricey where you are, but I honestly don't know.

Have you looked at King Kutter or the new brand called "KODIAK"?........The Kodiaks are very good from what I hear, but I have never used one...........I will say that I would buy one though...........They are priced very reasonable here where I am...........

Travis R

whitetiger · Sep 21, 2006

Like Gizmo stated, all it needs is some paint. I would give $350.00 or so for it myself.
We used to sell Howse mowers and I can tell you not to even waste your time unless you are mowing a golf course like lawn. They are very light built and most of the ones we sold came back broken within a year. They use very light matal, weak gearbox, and very very poor welding. King Kutter is not much better. Of course that is why they sell so cheap.
We have sold a great number of Ford Rotary Cutters like the one in your picture and have found they hold up very well except in oil field lease mowing. For that only a Rhino will hold up.