Best Tractor Under $2000 - Page 4

Oak · #31 01-03-2015, 10:42 AM

Here ya go.
http://limaohio.craigslist.org/grd/4811374751.html

or that 2182 looks like a good but too

BassBlaster · #32 01-03-2015, 10:49 AM

Thanks for all the help guys. I really do appreciate it.

So I have decided to skip the two mowers I originally asked about and to skip a new mower all together. I don't need all the tractor this is the Super that I linked but I emailed the seller and Im going to go check it out. Depending how that goes, Ill go and talk to a dealer about used zero turns.

After looking around here, Im very interested in these old tractors. I may have to pick me up a project tractor to tinker around with. There are several in my area to choose from. I still don't know what Im looking at as some of them date back to the 60's but they are all fairly cheap and could be fun to play with!

Thanks again for all the replies.

yeeter · #33 01-03-2015, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BassBlaster

I still don't know what Im looking at as some of them date back to the 60's but they are all fairly cheap and could be fun to play with!

They are, indeed.

Group_44 · #34 01-03-2015, 11:20 AM

How about this one?
http://limaohio.craigslist.org/grd/4799959292.html

Group_44 · #35 01-03-2015, 11:56 AM

I agree with the suggestions you got here so far, stay away from the big box store junk, it won't last and you will need the warranty. If you know what end of a screwdriver to hold and listen to the people on this forum you will end up with a machine that will blow away anything new in your $2000 budget. In the past year I have bought three Cub Cadet Supers that after repairs and upgrades would fulfill your needs and budget with enough left over for a few adult beverages and then some. I did a 2082 with a 60" deck for a total of $1600, a 2086 with a 54" deck for $1400 and a 2084 with a 54"deck and a 45" blower that is almost done for $1200 ( the best deal so far). If I was you I would be taking a look at that 2182 before it gets snapped up. If I lived closer I would be taking a look
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Sam Mac · #36 01-03-2015, 12:29 PM

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How about this one?
http://limaohio.craigslist.org/grd/4799959292.html

This one looks like a winner. 1864's are killer tractors. Wish I could find one like that in this area.

You can mow, tow, add a 3 point and plow your garden, plow your snow and have $$$ left over.

BassBlaster · #37 01-03-2015, 12:38 PM

Thanks again guys.

I didn't see the 1864 in my search. Ill contact them as well.

Yes, I know which end of a screwdriver to hold! I also love projects. Im just frustrated with my 2165 since it was never intended to be a project. Like I said, it has some kind of engine problem that I don't have the tooling or knowledge to fix. It has had a ton of other minor issues that I have fixed over the years. Im just done messing with it.

Im excited to venture into something different. In the passed, Ive tinkered with boats and antique outboard motors.

Just for giggles, what would you guys recommend for a first project? Obviously, finding something that is gonna be my lawn mower is priority but in the meantime, I don't see a problem with looking at potential projects!

cubby102 · #38 01-03-2015, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BassBlaster

Im guessing on the acreage. I live on 14 acres but much of it is wooded and pasture. I only mow around the house and barn. With the 2165 that I have and the 48" deck, I mow everything in less than 2 hours. I suppose I could be way off on my estimate. Im content with a 48" deck but definitely don't want anything smaller.

I dunno if it matters or changes your mind on anything but I mowed all of this last season with a 10 horse and 50 inch deck and dint have any issues other then I couldn't mower though the tall thick stuff just had to slow down

BassBlaster · #39 01-03-2015, 01:01 PM

Yeah Im learning. Ive always thought more horsepower equals better but I understand now that most of todays HP ratings are way over rated. Now that that has been brought to my attention, I remember a lawsuit against small engine manufacturers a few years ago for that very reason.

Sam Mac · #40 01-03-2015, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BassBlaster

Thanks again guys.

I didn't see the 1864 in my search. Ill contact them as well.

Yes, I know which end of a screwdriver to hold! I also love projects. Im just frustrated with my 2165 since it was never intended to be a project. Like I said, it has some kind of engine problem that I don't have the tooling or knowledge to fix. It has had a ton of other minor issues that I have fixed over the years. Im just done messing with it.

Im excited to venture into something different. In the passed, Ive tinkered with boats and antique outboard motors.

Just for giggles, what would you guys recommend for a first project? Obviously, finding something that is gonna be my lawn mower is priority but in the meantime, I don't see a problem with looking at potential projects!

Pick up the 1864 and we'll see if we can't help you get the 2165 sorted out. The 2165 is a pretty good grass cutter. The Vanguards are one of my favorite engines.