Wheelhorse#1 1,667 #1 Posted September 5, 2021 Have the opportunity to pick up this 73 WH12 hydro drive for 300 runs decent.Deck needs work but works. Are these particularly desirable, worth the price ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,598 #2 Posted September 5, 2021 In my area ANYTHING that runs drives and cuts grass is worth 300 to 500. Give the hydro a good workout and test it. If the transmission is strong it's worth that all day. If the transmission fails the test it's worth 200 at the least just as a parts rig. The engine alone should fetch 2 bills if it runs well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,667 #3 Posted September 5, 2021 Thanks for the feedback.Yea I don’t know much about hydro.I’ll put it though it’s paces tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #4 Posted September 5, 2021 Get it warmed up then put it up against an immovable object and see if she will spin the rear wheels. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,598 #5 Posted September 5, 2021 32 minutes ago, pfrederi said: Get it warmed up then put it up against an immovable object and see if she will spin the rear wheels. Should it do that both forward and reverse? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #6 Posted September 6, 2021 26 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Should it do that both forward and reverse? Yes but I must admit I only test pushing. If it passes that and then you find out it is not strong in reverse it will most likely be an acceleration valve issue which is not a major issue. As long as it is strong on one direction you can be pretty assured you don't have major wear on slippers or valve plates...They be the difficult fixes... 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
