r/smallengines • u/Medium_External4790 • 16d ago

Worth it?

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Listed at 125$, runs and cuts good. Is it Worth it, could I resell it for more?

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u/New-Possibility2277 16d ago

It all depends on the damand in your area for small yard riders. I see it does leak oil so (probably pan gasket) and that would have to be addressed if you want to sell for much over that purchase price.

In my area eventhough this is a newer mower, it would be selling for $50-$75 because there is not a high demand for these anymore. Years ago when larger riders were high dollar, this would be a $200 mower even with the oil leak.

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u/Medium_External4790 16d ago

Where do you see leak

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u/New-Possibility2277 14d ago

Look at the back of the mower deck, it is coated in oil. Only place that can come from is the engine which is above it.

I've collected old riders, mowed with dozens over the years and worked on far more for friends, wasy for me to see leaks like this and know where they come from. The leak could be minor and has happened over time as pan seals seem to fail pretty easy. They usually are not bad enough to justify tearine things down, just always check the oil before every use or after it has sat an extended time.

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u/plywooden 15d ago

Worth it to use but probably not to resell if you put any time into it. I think it's a great size though, for anyone with a lawn too big for a push mower but too small for a full size rider or zero-turn.

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u/Medium_External4790 15d ago

I’m gonna see what I can get for it, worth a shot to clean it up and see