On 10/1/2005 7:20 PM US(ET), Srgnt Billko took fingers to keyboard, and
typed the following:

"Lil' Dave" wrote in message
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Have an opportunity to acquire a used John Deere riding mower with pulling
attachment and a pull behind trailer. Does not run, motor turns freely,
external housing is damaged up front and will not close. Owner is
physically incapable of doing repairs. Owner said a debtor failed to
repay
a loan, and left this behind when he left the state, so he took
possession.
Don't want to get into the legalities, just the John Deere itself.

How much is it worth? Parts availability? Should I consider it at all?

Am single, live in rural area, have complete set of tools, no air tools.
My
brother is a John Deere trained technician with 20+ years on farm style
tractors, but has no experience on the "little-bitty stuff" he says.




How about letting us in on some info - like is it a "riding mower", "lawn
tractor", or "garden tractor" ?

Read the first line of the post.
"...John Deere riding mower..."

- what year is it ? - how many HP ? - is
it a B&S or Kohler engine ? - what is this "pulling attachment you refer to
?

The garden cart is worth anywhere from 25 to 50 $ depending on wether the
tires hold air and if it is rotted thru anyplace.
Pretty much any JD rider is worth at least $100 for parts.
I wouldn't expect to have any trouble finding parts - just paying for them.
You've already "considered" it - now it's just a question of should you buy
it.






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Bill