516-H ... To buy or not to buy!! Help....

[Dresden Guy 24]

I am going to look at a 516-H today and I have read a few things that they may have some issues.... hydro pumps not available anymore??? I am in a quandry as to buy this unit or stay away. Someone out there knows WAY more than I do and I could use your advice.

Waiting to hear from you

Thanks

Steve in OH

211-H

[truckin88 104]

is the hydro servicable on these? How many hours, what is the condition. I am more partial to the Kohler powered GT's, but the 520 is an amazing machine.

[kj4kicks 154]

Steve, If nothing else, it's an easy swap to replace the weaker Eaton 700 with a stronger 1100.

E.

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,599]

I'm not sure where you're located, but I have a spare Eaton 700 that's free to a good home. So you could have a spare tranny. :scratchead:

[Horse Fanatic 51]

I have one, I use it every week to mow my grass, runs great and have not had a problem with the trans, but I have a Eaton 1100 here if I ever do. If the price is right, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it.

[can whlvr 994]

I just bought a c160 auto,i know it has a sundstrand not an eaton,but my machine is a 1975 and all the parts are readilly available,just not cheap,i would think you could get an eaton seviced,to rebuild a series 90 pump on ebay by llc,850 american which is 1000 to me.