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I'm looking hard at a couple of used X700's at a dealer. One is 2007 with 700+hrs ($5K), other is 2010 with 600+($5.5K). Both have brand new never used 54" decks. Neither has hydro ports, so I know they where never used with any hydro implements. No PTO or 3pt either. Looks to me that they were commercially used with a 7-iron (which was kept when the owner upgraded to newer machines). They seem to have only been used for mowing duty. They look clean, and to be in good shape and kept indoors (seats look to be in good condition, not new, but in excellent shape). Engines are clean looking (a little dust, but no oil sweat). The front turf tires look like they're about 30% left, so it's obvious they have been 'rolling' for a while. The rear hitch plates look clean, no obvious signs of abuse or abnormal scratches/dings etc.
The 2010 scares me. 600+ hours in two seasons seems awfully high. Yeah, it's got a little warranty left, but still. The older one (2007) has more hours, but I'm assuming spread over 5 seasons (seems more reasonable to me). The 2007 has a couple of very minor blemishes on the fender deck as you would expect for a used machine, and a very one deepish scratch on the hood between the headlights (perhaps rubbed up on someones deck?). No cracks. Nothing serious other than that. Mechanically? Good question. These machines are far, 8 hours drive away, so I can't visit them; I'd have to buy blind and take my chances and have it shipped. Used X7's are as rare as hens teeth in Canada.
I'm not too concerned at all by the hours on the engine(s). If it was maintained, it's nothing, it's just getting 'broken in' so to speak. The same is even more true for the K92. Mowing duty is an utter joke for a K92... if it was maintained, and even if it was not, I honestly believe it should still be as good as new.
There is also a couple of X720SE's and a newer 2010 X700. All seem to have come in around the same time. So like I said, it could be a commercial customer who upgraded his fleet, or changed them all at warranty expiry deadline, or went bust. I don't really know, I'll ask but can I beleive the answer?
Overall, I feel quite confident about the older machine. X7xx class machines don't die from a measly 700 hours of work.
I'm attracted to these machines, because I want to put on a 45 loader. I'd have to buy that new, there's simply no used ones to go around. So a $5k machine that's in reasonable conditon with a new FEL will come in nearly at the same price as a new X700 alone.
At worst, the engine might need some minor work (highly unlikely). The K92 might be leaking (also not likely) or have other issues. If I 'reserve' $1K for surprise repairs, I'm still way ahead.
My question is: What do you guys think? Is it worth the risk?
Any and all comments are welcome. :thanku: in advance.
I'm looking hard at a couple of used X700's at a dealer. One is 2007 with 700+hrs ($5K), other is 2010 with 600+($5.5K). Both have brand new never used 54" decks. Neither has hydro ports, so I know they where never used with any hydro implements. No PTO or 3pt either. Looks to me that they were commercially used with a 7-iron (which was kept when the owner upgraded to newer machines). They seem to have only been used for mowing duty. They look clean, and to be in good shape and kept indoors (seats look to be in good condition, not new, but in excellent shape). Engines are clean looking (a little dust, but no oil sweat). The front turf tires look like they're about 30% left, so it's obvious they have been 'rolling' for a while. The rear hitch plates look clean, no obvious signs of abuse or abnormal scratches/dings etc.
The 2010 scares me. 600+ hours in two seasons seems awfully high. Yeah, it's got a little warranty left, but still. The older one (2007) has more hours, but I'm assuming spread over 5 seasons (seems more reasonable to me). The 2007 has a couple of very minor blemishes on the fender deck as you would expect for a used machine, and a very one deepish scratch on the hood between the headlights (perhaps rubbed up on someones deck?). No cracks. Nothing serious other than that. Mechanically? Good question. These machines are far, 8 hours drive away, so I can't visit them; I'd have to buy blind and take my chances and have it shipped. Used X7's are as rare as hens teeth in Canada.
I'm not too concerned at all by the hours on the engine(s). If it was maintained, it's nothing, it's just getting 'broken in' so to speak. The same is even more true for the K92. Mowing duty is an utter joke for a K92... if it was maintained, and even if it was not, I honestly believe it should still be as good as new.
There is also a couple of X720SE's and a newer 2010 X700. All seem to have come in around the same time. So like I said, it could be a commercial customer who upgraded his fleet, or changed them all at warranty expiry deadline, or went bust. I don't really know, I'll ask but can I beleive the answer?
Overall, I feel quite confident about the older machine. X7xx class machines don't die from a measly 700 hours of work.
I'm attracted to these machines, because I want to put on a 45 loader. I'd have to buy that new, there's simply no used ones to go around. So a $5k machine that's in reasonable conditon with a new FEL will come in nearly at the same price as a new X700 alone.
At worst, the engine might need some minor work (highly unlikely). The K92 might be leaking (also not likely) or have other issues. If I 'reserve' $1K for surprise repairs, I'm still way ahead.
My question is: What do you guys think? Is it worth the risk?
Any and all comments are welcome. :thanku: in advance.
