jsp_333 279 #1 Posted June 26 Got the opportunity to pick up a D250. According to PO it ran two years ago. It needs a battery and a fuel line and if I do decide to buy it "Bring a buddy to help load it" I've read threads about parts being scarce and po said he got an oem carb and fuel pump from France. I haven't seen it myself yet, but appears to be a complete tractor with mower deck, blower, blade and tiller. Do the attachments fit any other D series tractor? I'd probably sell everything but the blower. Are other D series a source for parts? I don't really have time for another project tractor and my space is limited. Asking 1900 CDN or 1400 US. Thoughts, Opinions about the practicality of owning operating a D250 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 9,316 #2 Posted June 26 You may need to bring a couple of buddies. My FIL had a used D250 with a FEL. It arrived on the back of a rollback tow truck. Well over 1500 pounds in weight... And yes, the attachments are D series specific. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,342 #3 Posted June 26 2 hours ago, jsp_333 said: Do the attachments fit any other D series tractor? I'd probably sell everything but the blower. Are other D series a source for parts? The D250 is actually a rebranded Gutbrod tractor, that was made in Germany. There are very few similarities (if any) to a D160 - D200. I would think that most of the implements would be D250 specific. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsp_333 279 #4 Posted June 26 1 hour ago, Achto said: The D250 is actually a rebranded Gutbrod tractor, that was made in Germany. There are very few similarities (if any) to a D160 - D200. I would think that most of the implements would be D250 specific. So fair to say these things are Wheel Horse in name only..... And "rare" means "impossible to find" parts - an expression I came across more than once on other threads on the D250. Would I be excommunicated from RS if I bought it and parted it out? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sergeant 323 #5 Posted June 26 Gutbrod Built the Tractor for Wheel Horse and Gutbrod was Bought By MTD in 1996 and as of 2007 The Brand No Longer exists 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 9,316 #6 Posted June 26 1 hour ago, sergeant said: The Brand No Longer exists aka "Orphan".... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,469 #7 Posted June 26 2 hours ago, jsp_333 said: Would I be excommunicated from RS if I bought it and parted it out? You’d need to find a customer base looking for all the parts to find value… 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,649 #8 Posted June 27 I would stay away from one unless I had Pullstart's time & money . I mean they are a cool tractor but definitely a labor of love. This nice one came up for sale on MP & fairly local for a princely sum of 3500 but has a deck, tiller & blade. Definitely for hardcore collectors only. If it runs & drive a wouldn't part out. It would take alot of time to sell parts and would guess much would end up as scrap. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,686 #9 Posted June 28 On 6/26/2025 at 11:43 AM, jsp_333 said: According to PO it ran two years ago. It needs a battery and a fuel line If all it needs is a fuel line and battery then why didn't the seller spend a few bucks and make it more desirable? They all ran when parked two years ago. Is the transmission any good? Won't know the answer until it is running. Unless you have a burning desire to own a 250 I would resist the urge to get into this potential money pit. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsp_333 279 #10 Posted June 29 Thanks All, On 6/28/2025 at 7:59 AM, 953 nut said: If all it needs is a fuel line and battery then why didn't the seller spend a few bucks and make it more desirable? You've confirmed what I was thinking. I don't need a hulk hanging around the property reminding me it needs my attention. And certainly not a hard core collector. I'll pass. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,649 #11 Posted June 29 (edited) On 6/28/2025 at 6:59 AM, 953 nut said: seller spend a few bucks and make it more desirable? When Achto or I go look at one and it doesn't run or drive it's usually immediately a $100 tractor unless proven other wise. If it's a Kohler or even a Briggs and the piston goes up and down it's a plus. We know we can get it running in short order. Never fails to make me wonder why the seller wouldn't get it running to make it worth more $$. Ran when parked means nothing you guys know that. I guess some folks don't get that. Edited June 29 by WHX?? 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,342 #12 Posted June 30 On 6/26/2025 at 2:48 PM, jsp_333 said: And "rare" means "impossible to find" parts This would be 100% true. When I restored my McLean (Definitely a labor of love), I had to make every piece needed to get it back to show room condition, including making all new transmission pieces. Took a ton of work to make this... Into this... Maybe not for everyone, but I found it a fun project. 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
