RetroMower 349 #1 Posted June 7, 2024 I've been looking for a front deck mower and this Arco Allis popped up in my marketplace suggestions. I personally never heard of this manufacturer. If I had to guess it looks like something meant for commercial use making me think it's possibly a quality machine. Just asking if anyone has any experience or knowledge of this brand to help me pull the trigger on it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,358 #2 Posted June 7, 2024 At that price it's a win for parts alone. Any way to find out WHY the drive belt goes off in reverse? It could be as simple as needing a new belt. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RetroMower 349 #3 Posted June 7, 2024 30 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: At that price it's a win for parts alone. Any way to find out WHY the drive belt goes off in reverse? It could be as simple as needing a new belt. Well I asked a generic "what year is it" question and hus response is maybe the 70s. I'm not going to question it as he obviously has no idea. I know nothing about it but I know its not 70s or 80s. I'd say mid 90s with this motor. It also looks to suffer from a severe lack of maintenance 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RetroMower 349 #4 Posted June 7, 2024 (edited) Yup its from 94 and his explanation for the belt is he bought it and used it till the belt started coming off so he bought a different mower so my assumption of lack of maintenance was correct Edited June 7, 2024 by RetroMower 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,358 #5 Posted June 7, 2024 Makes me wonder if the price is more negotiable..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RetroMower 349 #6 Posted June 7, 2024 3 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Makes me wonder if the price is more negotiable..... Oh I'll definitely try. Might offer 300 and let him talk me up to 350. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 39,551 #7 Posted June 8, 2024 1 hour ago, RetroMower said: I personally never heard of this manufacturer Deutz-Allis - Wikipedia 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RetroMower 349 #8 Posted June 10, 2024 (edited) I'm going to see this unit tomorrow. In the meantime I looked up a 1316H on tractor data.com and between 90 and 96 these things retailed for $4000 - $4500. Edited June 10, 2024 by RetroMower 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RetroMower 349 #9 Posted June 14, 2024 It wasn't worth $450. Deck was rotted and the spindles sounded like they were grinding coffee. Probably from sitting outside without the belt guard. O well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,358 #10 Posted June 14, 2024 Ahh well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
