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tplace

I have an opportunity to buy a 312-8 with approximately 875 hours on it for $900. It has the Kohler magnum engine.  The machine appears to be in very good shape, does that seem like a reasonable price?  Is there anything I should look for?  I'm new to these tractors.  Thanks!

 

 

 

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953 nut

:WRS:

If it runs well, cuts good and drives nicely there should be several decades of dependable mowing left. Ask about service records, look at the oil on the dip sticks, engine and transmission. To me the price may be on the high side, but not at all unreasonable. the 312-8 will last a lot longer than a $ 900.00 Big Box store mower.

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tplace
4 hours ago, 953 nut said:

:WRS:

If it runs well, cuts good and drives nicely there should be several decades of dependable mowing left. Ask about service records, look at the oil on the dip sticks, engine and transmission. To me the price may be on the high side, but not at all unreasonable. the 312-8 will last a lot longer than a $ 900.00 Big Box store mower.

 

Thank you!  I've always heard great things about these machines.

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Pullstart

A 12 hp 8 speed can do about anything you need from a tractor perspective.  I don’t have anything tha5 new and can’t add much on value, but :text-welcomeconfetti: to :rs:!,!

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AndyK149

I think the price is a little high, but like others have said, it's better thank what you can buy new.  

 

I have the same tractor in PA that I'd sell you for $600.  But if you read my other thread, I can't get it started after I cleaned the carb...

 

They are good tractors.  

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shallowwatersailor

Looks clean but the hours would have the price a bit under that price. It looks like a 48" side discharge deck. The 42" side discharge had a reputation of uneven cutting if the operator stepped on the deck to mount/dismount. It would "bend." 

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Lee1977

That's a 42" deck a 48" deck would have the deck height adjuster on the left side. It's a little high, but if every thing works and looks to be in good shape it's worth it. You can buy cheaper tractors, but if you have to start replacing parts you can have more than that in one. 

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The Tuul Crib

Looks to be in great shape! Price has alot to do with location . Run it drive it through

the gears listen for any noises out of the 

ordinary. Price  is always negotiable, Good luck and 

 

:text-welcomeconfetti:to:rs:

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tplace

Thanks everybody! I actually pulled the trigger on another tractor that he had for sale, a 12.5 hp 312-8. Turns out he is also a fourm member here.  Good guy!

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953 nut
8 minutes ago, tplace said:

pulled the trigger on another tractor that he had for sale, a 12.5 hp 312-8.

:WRS:                                       :wwp:                      :woohoo:            

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