[Afrederic2]

Hey everyone I saw this ad on CL just wondering if its in the right range for condition, if all it needs is a carb? Im new to these tractors but am obsessing for the last month :fing32:

http://siouxcity.craigslist.org/grd/2836318156.html

also seen this one but might be too far gone for me

http://siouxcity.craigslist.org/grd/2843590645.html

I want to fix up my '83 111 but need something to use while in the process

Thanks!

 

[gas_sux]

The "TLC" could be more than just that. IF all it needs is a carb, probably a descent buy at 200. Personally, to me it looks beyond ordinary TLC.

 

[PA318Guy]

First one would likely be worth it and second one you might be able to get the value in parting it out.

 

[adamsrj]

not trying to influence you one way or a another but i have noticed myself many times in the past that when people say something needs a new carb. it means they took off tryed cleaning it and it still dont work right so they give up. i bought a 214 that was the same story same price lol. took the carb apart cleaned, ran a little better. took a apart one more time really soaked it good and now it runs like a charm.

 

[Afrederic2]

yea i mean i dont know anything about these, but i guess if i can handle working on my snowmobiles i could figure this out. I agree also on the TLC part i think ill check this one out though, ill probably have more questions if i talk to them or look at it too.. and thanks all for the advice, Im also going to post pictures of my 111 as soon as i can make it home before dark!! lol also tried pushing it into garage so i wouldn't wake up my daughter but the dang blower is frozen to the ground :dunno: ha, ill put some effort in it this weekend for ya guys

 

[ggsteve]

I think the first one is a fair deal. Non-runners go between $100-200. Obviously there is some risk, but the deck is probably worth $150 in the spring, so I don't think you can lose money. If you get it running you will LOVE that tractor, it will do just about anything you ask of it!

 

[montitractor]

Im with ggsteve on that one, just dont get to carried away when fixing this thing up to the point where ya got so much into it and it still doesnt work correctly. I dont think you can really go wrong for 200, and who knows maybe price is negotiable.
Good luck

 

[FnT96]

I paid $150 for this 210 last spring and overhauled the engine and replaced seals and bearings in the transaxle and painted it . New tires and painting the wheels are next , and then the deck . Here are some before and after pics .

 

[k91]

I'd say the 212 looks like it is worth it. Like the others said the carb probably just needs a more thorough cleaning and it would be fine. I've personally paid more for less :hide:

Nice job on the 210 Fnt96 :fing32:

 

[Afrederic2]

That's a nice tractor you got there that's what I am looking at doing.. I called the guy he seemed like a reasonable guy. He said the butteryfly something in the carb is bad. And something about putting your hand over it it'll pop off but sucks too much air. But that's all that's wrong with the motor. Also asked about the deck, he said the main bearing on it needed replaced but was too expensive at dealer. Had one custom made and when the decks all the way down the belt will pop off...I'm guessing he was talking about the pulley. He said works fine when its up but needs re done. He's owned it since like 95 and always fixed it but said a carb is 150$ so he gave up on it..

He also said he would take 175 for it, tempting but putting 150 to 200 in it right away to use it is out of my budget. Unless he's off on carb prices? And thanks again for the replys and pictures!