Crasftsman Mini mower

[71_Bronco 1,072]

Came across this on FB last night. Super cool little tractor, always loved these "mini mowers". Never seen a "Craftsman" branded one before.

 

Very tempted, but I have no space, and I'm pretty sure my wife would kill me if I showed up with another tractor.

 

He's asking $250 for it. Claims it's complete but doesn't start.

 

Edited August 28, 2020 by 71_Bronco

[ebinmaine 67,413]

Not one I'm familiar with either. Sure is cute.

 

[953 nut 55,176]

8 minutes ago, 71_Bronco said:

I'm pretty sure my wife would kill me if I showed up with another tractor

                Just do it while she is out of the house, put it at the back of the shop and stack some parts on it. When she comes out she will think it has been there for ever and she just hadn't remembered seeing it.                 

[71_Bronco 1,072]

Just now, 953 nut said:

                Just do it while she is out of the house, put it at the back of the shop and stack some parts on it. When she comes out she will think it has been there for ever and she just hadn't remembered seeing it.                 

 

I just got a new shed, and she's seen whats in there. Not sure I can do that lol.

 

Though, I could just leave it in the back of my SUV, she doesnt drive it.... 

[Stepney 2,325]

They really are fun and also a pure labor of love.. here in Maine at least, you literally cant give them away. I've had several. Around here for 250 it better be running with all paperwork and perhaps a trailer. Just about nobody wants them.
But unique, yes.. especially that ancient tank-in-shroud Lauson-Tecumseh engine.

These always seem to be in great shape.. usually they broke down before they could wear out, 

[71_Bronco 1,072]

4 minutes ago, Stepney said:

They really are fun and also a pure labor of love.. here in Maine at least, you literally cant give them away. I've had several. Around here for 250 it better be running with all paperwork and perhaps a trailer. Just about nobody wants them.
But unique, yes.. especially that ancient tank-in-shroud Lauson-Tecumseh engine.

These always seem to be in great shape.. usually they broke down before they could wear out, 

 

He posted it 2 days ago on FB Marketplace, and said I was the first to contact him. I'm surprised really, I've seen these sell pretty quick around here, not sure why.

 

Part of me wants it cause it's so cool and unique, but it will fill the same role that my Lawn Ranger fills (fun put-around tractor). Plus I'd have to get creative with my storage and make a spot for it, maybe build a shelf for it like @oldiron613 has for his RJ's, and put it over the Lawn Ranger

[AMC RULES 37,130]

Just buy it for her!

[WHNJ701 4,165]

Buy it for the square seat, put a round seat on it, clean up tune up and re sell it

[71_Bronco 1,072]

This was the other pic he posted. How I knew it was a Craftsman mower.

 

He said he's pretty firm at $250. I was thinking about letting it sit for a few days and offer like $200 or something.

 

Edited August 28, 2020 by 71_Bronco

[71_Bronco 1,072]

Looks like it is a Sears / Craftsman 853C, from 1967. Not as old as I had thought it would be.

 

http://www.tractordata.com/lawn-tractors/001/9/7/1974-craftsman-1318430.html

 

[D_Mac 8,607]

That is something I would buy. I need to go back to keeping the smaller ones. i can fit more in the garage. 

[71_Bronco 1,072]

Well, got some stuff moved around and the shed is filling up fast. I have a spot to put it, but would leave no room to move / walk.

 

The only way I'd be able to put it in the shed, and have room to work / move, would be a platform to stack this one and my Lawn Ranger.

 

As much as I like it, I'd have to pick it up really cheap in order to justify the work i'd have to do to make a platform for it, and to drive the hour-ish round trip to get it.

[71_Bronco 1,072]

Well, as of right now, looks like I wont be picking it up. He said he wouldn't take less than the $250. I told him no hard feelings, if you change your mind, feel free to reach out to me.

 

Probably for the best though. Still think it's a cool little mower.

[71_Bronco 1,072]

Uh oh, this could be bad. I just got a message from him asking if I was still interested....

[ebinmaine 67,413]

2 minutes ago, 71_Bronco said:

Uh oh, this could be bad. I just got a message from him asking if I was still interested....

Uhh yyeeaahh!!!!

[wallfish 16,994]

Tell him $150 unless he has a pair of those capri pants to go with it!

Wearing those is like drinking out of a straw, it's just hard to look cool doing it

 

Edited September 17, 2020 by wallfish

[71_Bronco 1,072]

He asked if I could do $200. I reminded him that I have very limited room and I already have a couple tractors apart that I'm working on.

 

I think I'd be comfortable at $150. $100 would be better, but I doubt he'd go that low. He obviously wants to sell it and has no takers, so he reached back out to me after 2-1/2 weeks.

[71_Bronco 1,072]

He asked how much I'd offer, I told him $150 would be my top dollar. I explained that I recognize it's a complete, almost functional tractor, but I have other projects on my plate now.

 

Let's see what happens.

[Dakota8338 115]

On 8/28/2020 at 6:30 AM, 71_Bronco said:

 

I just got a new shed, and she's seen whats in there. Not sure I can do that lol.

 

Though, I could just leave it in the back of my SUV, she doesnt drive it.... 

You could always tell her a couple of those other machines got together while you were out of the shop, and it was a surprise to you too!    But that just happens ever now & again!