RetroMower 350 #1 Posted August 26 Wasn't really looking for a new mower but this one caught my eye. A Gravely promaster 50 from 1994. It's a big upgrade from my little Toro and the turning radius in my weird shaped lawn would be welcomed. Not sure if asking $950 for a 30 year old mower is crazy good or crazy period. I tried looking up original price but nothing is available. If any of you gurus have any insight I'd love to know before I consider this. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 8,575 #2 Posted August 26 Test Drive it, rear steer can be hard to get used to. I had a rear steer toro with a 52" deck and it was wonky and no good in inclines. Also, check parts availability, gravely can be tough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RetroMower 350 #3 Posted August 26 1 hour ago, JoeM said: Test Drive it, rear steer can be hard to get used to. I had a rear steer toro with a 52" deck and it was wonky and no good in inclines. Also, check parts availability, gravely can be tough. I know that rear steer is indeed wonky but I drove forklift for a long time and a place I use to work had a rear steer. My property is very flat so inclines aren't a concern. As for parts almost anything 30+ yrs old is hard or impossible to get parts for and likely why he's getting rid of an otherwise immaculate machine 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,353 #4 Posted August 26 @RetroMower , would bet that steering set up is a collective ammount of disfunction , at best , would think that heim joints at anguler transfer areas , would greatly enhance intended action . obviousely get after the trouble areas first , road test , what have you gained ? lost ? gravley,s were always a solid unit , BUT NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS , like any other machine . personally like the earlier model / type with the separate sulky rider . good luck with it , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
