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Hello all.

I have been looking for a suitable tractor for snowplowing with. Yosemite Sam gave me a list of tractors that he would consider. I've been watching the for sale posts and haven't seen much. I also have been searching cl and find some options. For the most part, they are most likely in need of some work. My outlook is: first and foremost mechanically sound. Cosmetically in decent shape.

This leads me to ask all of you that have greater knowledge than I.

For a minimum 12 hp Kohler engine, approximately what would the cost to rebuild it be. I have enough skill to do it, but simply do not have the time. So, I would have it done by an outside source. I know this is a pretty wide parameter request, so I am only looking at ballpark numbers.

Next on the agenda is Hydro lift. I see a lot of decent looking machines, but they all seem to have manual lift. Can a manual lift be converted to hydro and about what would the cost be. I might consider doing that one myself.

Next. If a manual transmission is available, say a 126 for example, but doesn't have a creeper gear. Can one be installed and again what would that cost be.

I see a wider selection of choices on cl but 95% of them have the manual lift issue.

I am going to post a wanted on the forum, but though I might want to know some dollar costs beforehand.

Thanks
Mike