Rough 1650 with attachments

youngcub · #1 03-31-2016, 05:41 AM

Craigslist find: 1650, body doesn't look terribly rough, but it has a crappy rattle can paint job. Stated to run good but "kinda cold blooded". Doesn't state, but I am guesstimating to be a 44 inch deck. What caught my attention is that he also has a tiller and a snowblower for it. I don't have a real need for either, but wouldn't mind having around.

I don't know much about the attachment values, how much are they worth if in good condition? I'll post a link if it works.

Thanks in Advance

https://omaha.craigslist.org/grd/5512841996.html

olds45512 · #2 03-31-2016, 08:34 AM

The blower and tiller are worth $250 to $300 each in my area and that tractor doesn't look to bad to me, I'd say the tractor with the deck in working order would be worth no less than $400. The drive line and motor mount will probably need some repair work but that's pretty standard for the ql tractors, his price is decent but it would be better if you could get it for $5 to $600 so you have some money to make repairs.

Terry C · #3 03-31-2016, 09:12 AM

That is a good price in our neck of the woods
I would get it but I'm not a quiet line guy
What part of IA you from?
I'm near Sioux City

youngcub · #4 03-31-2016, 09:45 AM

Thanks for the quick responses Tim and Terry. That is what I was thinking. Pretty reasonable price if in moderate operating condition. I have heard and read about the common motor mount issues on the QL series, but other than that they don't have any major common problems do they? Since the add does state make offer, I am guessing there is a little wiggle room. Unfortunately I am booked up until late tonight, so I'll have to see if he still has it Friday afternoon.

Are there any specific concern areas to check on the blower or the tiller? Is there any chance that the same belt can be used for more than one attachment, or do they all take different length belts? Are there different model blowers/tillers that are better or worse, or same?

Also, I currently have a 682. Would the tiller/blower bolt up to that the same on that rig? It is new enough it has the aluminum rear end, and it does have a PTO for bagger attachment.

Thanks again, and sorry for showing my greenhorn side.

youngcub · #5 03-31-2016, 09:59 AM

Sorry Terry, I forgot to answer your question. I am just a bit east of Council Bluffs, so this mower would be about an 1 1/2 drive for me, about the same it would take me to get to Sioux City haha.

Terry C · #6 03-31-2016, 10:21 AM

No PTO. Cast Iron rear end. Virtually indestructible.
Can't answer much on the tiller.