Another "is it worth it" thread

[red56turbo]

Ryan,
When I bought my first smoker, I didn't have a huge knowledge base on the kubota diesels. I'd been around larger tractor diesels, though (806, 1206, 560D, etc.) I like your style and thinking about getting your hands dirty and learning. Any diesel can be pricey to work on. But so can Onans', Commands, twin Kohlers, etc. I haven't met a little kubota that doesn't run great yet. All my smokers were bought as runners and the highest houred one is 1100 hours IIRC.

I wonder what Todd's take is on the diesels. He's been around and has more smokers than I do. Wonder if he has some input?

Price on that 1512 is high IMHO. Been listed on CL for 2 months now and still not sold. We all know the diesels usually don't last very long so .

[j4c11]

If someone decides to buy this, I may be able to sweeten the deal by taking the 3pt hitch off your hands.

[Oak]

Looks nice, but I think he is a little high on the price but, most of mine I had to put $300 to $500 in them to get them where they were good workers and then add the cat 0. If you go the cheap route like I do, plan on a good $200 for the drive line(rag joint type), probably another $100 for filters and belts, another $125 for the starter/GP upgrade and y'all know you can't have a diesel with turf tires so there's another $250...it adds up quick. Keep looking, one will show up when the time is right.

[J-Mech]

I gave up finding a "right priced" diesel.......

Sooooo I bought a motor instead and I'll just make one.

[Oak]

I forgot to mention that too.... There was a D640 here on CL close to my house pulled from a 1782 in January. It was the complete engine cradle with the Cub motor plate and the asking price was $1200. I figured I would wait a week and make an offer. I did that and called the guy, it sold a few days after he posted it. These little diesel engines bring good money yet.

[J-Mech]

I "bought" mine for a trade. Kid wanted a running gas engine to replace it. He got a CH18, and I got a D600. I was happy, happy, happy!!!

He thought he was gonna put it in a puller..... but couldn't make it run. Now I get to. Came with a radiator, but no cradle. I didn't care about the cradle. Mine is going to be "special" anyway.

You know, it's funny. They only bring big $$ when it says "out of a #### cub cadet". Mine came from a Jacobson. Same motor.... less $$. Gotta know how to "work it".

[red56turbo]

I know Mike Masheris up in Elgin, IL has used the Jacobsen diesel in a cub. I've seen em in the Jacobsen golf course reel mowers. Usually have quite a few more hours on them. I've seen a couple with 3000+ hours still running good with proper maintenance.