PWL216 892 #1 Posted January 1, 2024 This weekend I picked up a 1986 312-8 with a single stage snowblower and box of new parts, from the original owners son, who has had it in his garage for 20 years. I paid $200. I also got a second trashed SS snowblower for parts. The son never used the machine. His father mowed 4 acres plus his neighbors yard. It has almost 3,000 hours on it. When the deck broke the father bought a snowblower and used it for only that purpose. It also came with the parts and service manual and the original brochure as well as a new set of tire rods and a chain guard. i’m not sure what I’m going to do with it but for $200 I figured I’d just grab it and figure it out later. 5 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,947 #2 Posted January 1, 2024 Paul at that price you just can't go wrong. Good save! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 26,170 #3 Posted January 1, 2024 Nice save! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,580 #4 Posted January 1, 2024 The OE adjustable tierods, sprocket and floating bearings alone justify the cost - the rest is a freebie!!!! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marreque 213 #5 Posted January 2, 2024 If the deal was any better he would have paid you to take it home!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
23 Reo 229 #6 Posted January 2, 2024 It's always good to be lucky. You are very lucky and you're playing with house money. Congratulations 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,539 #9 Posted January 3, 2024 Paul you hit the jack pot! Nice pick up with all those extra parts.Just take your time and everything will fall into place. Enjoy the ride. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,885 #10 Posted January 3, 2024 If he had checked the price of those part now, he would have charged $300. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marreque 213 #11 Posted January 4, 2024 On 1/1/2024 at 8:35 PM, Ed Kennell said: That's exactly what he looked like with horse on his back!! 😂😂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris T 360 #12 Posted January 6, 2024 Can’t beat that find for $200! 312s make great workers and capable of doing any task the larger machines do 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
