TJ5208 1,824 #1 Posted August 17, 2022 This came up near me. Do you guys think it's worth $900. Is over 2,000 hours to much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 1,369 #2 Posted August 17, 2022 (edited) Your call, but with that many hours and no attachments I would likely pass on that in NC where are not anywhere as available as they are in your area. I think you can do a lot better than that if you're patient... Edited August 17, 2022 by ineedanother 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #3 Posted August 17, 2022 Personally I would not be worried about the hours. You could always find replacement Onan. Machine looks clean and imo well worth 900 Ask if it has been repainted. If repainted then I would be a little more concerned. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #4 Posted August 17, 2022 5 minutes ago, ineedanother said: Your call, but with that many hours and no attachments I would likely pass on that in NC where are not anywhere as available as they are in your area. I think you can do a lot better than that if you're patient... 5 minutes ago, stevebo said: Personally I would not be worried about the hours. You could always find replacement Onan. Machine looks clean and imo well worth 900 Ask if it has been repainted. If repainted then I would be a little more concerned. Very good info thanks guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #5 Posted August 17, 2022 11 minutes ago, stevebo said: Ask if it has been repainted. If repainted then I would be a little more concerned. It has not been repainted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whtractors24 3,116 #6 Posted August 17, 2022 Daniel owns it . Reputable owner and it has a short block at sometime in its life. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #7 Posted August 17, 2022 Weren’t you only allowed to have one tractor a week ago? 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #8 Posted August 17, 2022 3 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Weren’t you only allowed to have one tractor a week ago? Im going to talk to dad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #9 Posted August 17, 2022 6 minutes ago, whtractors24 said: Daniel owns it . Reputable owner and it has a short block at sometime in its life. I don't know what you mean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 1,369 #10 Posted August 17, 2022 10 minutes ago, TJ Salyers said: Im going to talk to dad. Better to ask for forgiveness... I'm just sayin' 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bow_Extreme 544 #11 Posted August 17, 2022 Well worth the money. It will sell quickly. 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #12 Posted August 17, 2022 I'm going to try to buy it I really want it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #13 Posted August 17, 2022 (edited) So it basically has a new motor on it and has less hours than shown. Edited August 17, 2022 by TJ Salyers 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,327 #14 Posted August 17, 2022 And it looks to have the swept forward front axle, larger spindles & hubs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick 233 #15 Posted August 17, 2022 I would go for it myself, providing a test drive revealed no major faults. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #16 Posted August 17, 2022 That 520-8 is not worth 900$ around Indiana... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 3,002 #17 Posted August 17, 2022 If the seller can confirm it has had a new short block installed at some point then $900 is not a bad deal. Also if he knows how many hours were on it when the short block was installed would be very good info to have. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,081 #18 Posted August 17, 2022 If you know the seller, you'll prolly be ok. If it really was shortblocked, that's a good thing. Definitely had some paint done on a couple spots. Test drive, test drive, test drive. Warm up that tranny! 2400 hours is quite a bit, and obvious regular maintenance is the only way I'd jump on it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #19 Posted August 17, 2022 1 hour ago, clueless said: $900 is not a bad deal I respectfully disagree 100%. I don't say this in an arrogant way... but I am VERY knowledgeable about what prices these tractors sell for in Indiana. Matter of fact, right now, there is a 520 on CL that has a mowing deck and is in pretty solid condition... 650$ obo... Others I have seen with mowing decks sell for around 400$... If the 520-8 that TJ is "interested in" had a mowing deck... I MIGHT consider 900$... but that's still highway robbery... @ineedanother... you are 100% on the money... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,323 #20 Posted August 17, 2022 59 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Test drive, test drive, test drive. Warm up that tranny! 2400 hours is quite a bit, and obvious regular maintenance is the only way I'd jump on it. How warm does the 8 speed need to be for this test? LOL! Just bustin on ya Kevin 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,290 #21 Posted August 17, 2022 20 hours ago, Pullstart said: Weren’t you only allowed to have one tractor a week ago? And here he was thinking one tractor a week! 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #22 Posted August 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Snoopy11 said: I am VERY knowledgeable are you very knowledgeable about the fact that the 520-8 is not just another 520, that there were 225 or 226 built ever, and that you’re buying a relic that was manufactured less than the ride away Senior? 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #23 Posted August 18, 2022 Only 225 were made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,081 #24 Posted August 18, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, Sparky said: How warm does the 8 speed need to be for this test? LOL! Just bustin on ya Kevin Jeez I'm going back to bed. I must've hurt something.... Things like this make me afraid of myself! I glanced at the pics, and obviously ignored the words. Kinda like my education apparently. Edited August 18, 2022 by kpinnc 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #25 Posted August 18, 2022 15 hours ago, Pullstart said: you’re buying Kevin... come now... I'm not buying a 520-8 without a mowing deck for 900$... and I physically HAVE 900$ to buy it outright without asking permission from anyone! I don't advise a kid to buy a tractor like that... maybe some old cwrinkled goat who has money to blow... 900$... that's just flat out ridiculous for someone on a budget (i.e. someone who has no money). Sure, if you have an extra grand laying around with nothing better to do with it... by all means... go for it... (butchyer still overpaying)... There are other ponies on the pasture... Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
