D200 Wheelhorse local listing. Tell me about it

[FLtractor 233]

Afternoon,

 

Listed online .. seller says runs, needs tlc and front tires. Has a rear hitch ball on a.. 2point? Lift? Rare lift piece? Comes with A scraper blade. How much is it worth as is? How does it compare to the 953-1054 with hydraulic Wheelhorse? 

[pfrederi 21,194]

Bigger heavier.  Difficult to work on  3pt is a valuable option.  Attachments are unique to D series..  Back blade is nothing special.  Not a very maneuverable beast.

 

Cast iron twin Kohler is an industrial engine very heavily built but parts are getting very rare.

 

Overkill for a 48" mower deck

 

I have a D200 with a loader...

[FLtractor 233]

1 hour ago, pfrederi said:

Bigger heavier.  Difficult to work on  3pt is a valuable option.  Attachments are unique to D series..  Back blade is nothing special.  Not a very maneuverable beast.

 

Cast iron twin Kohler is an industrial engine very heavily built but parts are getting very rare.

 

Overkill for a 48" mower deck

 

I have a D200 with a loader...

So it’s kind a inbetween machine .. too heavy duty or finkiy with steering, hydraulic and attachments ?

[ri702bill 13,102]

1 hour ago, pfrederi said:

Attachments are unique to D series.. 

Another way to say that it is a 45 to 50 year old orphan. Unless you already have 2 identical parts machines. A true rugged beast in its day. IMHO - not prime to be a solid investment now. Others may say to the contrary... Again, IMHO.

[953 nut 69,588]

Depends on your intended jobs for it.  I you must have a heavy duty garden tractor (which I doubt) then here it is. If you want something to putter with then keep looking.