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Clinton, Iowa

Hey just wondering what a honest to goodness troy bilt is worth..good condition...5 HP...rear tine....Is there a book to find a price for such an item?>?
Thanks
DAN

3/19/2006 9:36:11 PM

Rhode Island

depends on condition. best to contact troy built or any lawn mower and repair business should be able to advise you.
we have a troy built from the late sixties early seventies but had a new 8 hp engine put on it, tines, tires, etc.
id guess a 5 hp in good condition could still fetch 500 or so?

3/19/2006 10:00:11 PM

Hanover,Ontario,Canada

I have a friend who won a brand new 5 HP Troy Built and wants to sell it. Best offer over $1000.00

3/20/2006 7:13:37 AM

Johnston, R.I.

It is worth what ever someone is willing to pay.

3/20/2006 7:17:10 AM

Sheridan . NY

IF it is a horse model 7hp or up- moter doesnt smoke- rubber is good --belt and tines are good--its worth $700--mine is 28 years old horse with 7hp koler--thought about trading it dealer said why--there isnt a thing that cant be rebuilt or parts that there nothing wrong with it--hes is right they are a for ever--tiller--craig

3/20/2006 8:20:35 AM

Anamosa, IA [email protected]

Theisens in Anamosa and DeWitt sell new Tryobilt tillers. Around $500 for a 4 horse and $700 for a 6 horse.

3/20/2006 9:22:26 AM

huntsburg,ohio

Dan i have 2 horse models that i'm trying to sell right now 1 is 6 hp other is 7.
i'm asking 750 so 500 sounds pretty good they are proably around age you said.Jerry

3/20/2006 10:11:53 AM

Hanover,Ontario,Canada

I should have said $1000.00 Canadian or maybe $860.00 US

3/20/2006 1:39:58 PM

[email protected]

Not really Dan.

It's worth more than a new one to those in the know if it isn't a basket case.

Are you buying or selling?

Steve

3/20/2006 2:58:53 PM

Wilmington.Ma.

A rental place had a 5hp Poney for sail.Wanted 375 for it
looked in tough shape. I passed!

3/20/2006 4:08:21 PM

Norton, MA

I bought an 8 hp horse (must be close to 40 years old but I have no idea) for 225$ from a guy who fixes stuff. It was terribly rusted, but I fixed that. It only needed a new belt. It started on the first pull then, right now though, it's DEAD. It could be as simple as a clogged gas line, but I have no idea. The machine is great, but you just have to be careful with replacement engines. AleX Noel.

3/20/2006 8:05:59 PM

milford, CT,

Last year I went around during bulk pickup and found a 1964
Ahrens Rocket 4. (Rear tine,forward/reverse). That makes it 42 years old! It needed a moter so I bought a Honda as a replacement. By far it is the best tiller I've used. Cast iron gear case, built like a tank. Nothing wrong with the older tillers as long as they are intact.

3/20/2006 9:32:56 PM

Clinton, Iowa

Thanks for all the info..Petey and I bought it ..it was a pony..a smaller type Troy bilt but for our patches should be fine...Price was 250....and we are going to have a quick tune up and she should last us a life time!!
Thanks again
DAN

3/21/2006 7:43:00 PM

Norton, MA

Whoopeeee! I just needed to flush out the filter on the gas line, runs better now than when I bought it!! It is nice to have a neighbor that sells Teccumseh, Kohler, and Briggs & Stratton! Congratulations Carlson, you've invested in a great machine! AleX Noel.

3/21/2006 8:37:32 PM

[email protected]

Dan,

If it has a K-Series Kohler motor (cast iron) then you probably have a real keeper. If it's a low hour Briggs & Stratton it might not be too bad.

Change the oil every year. Watch for blown or leaking gaskets - change immediately. Stabilize or drain the fuel before the off season. Keep belts properly adjusted. Watch for large tree roots. If you wear out the tines, invest in the OEM "lifetime warranty" replacements - they're worth it.

You'll have it forever.

3/21/2006 10:47:44 PM

Norton, MA

I have a question actually Tremor. What about a Teccumseh engine? What should I expect? Thanks, AleX.

3/22/2006 9:10:25 PM

[email protected]

I never liked Tecumseh engines. The always pushed the power to weight ratio a little too far. Light engines don't take a beating like cast iron does. Even today we usually see Tecumsehs on the lower cost machines.

But consider that a tiller is used very little. Most of the problem we see with tiller & snowblowers are that they sit around too much. Doing nothing takes a toll on fuel delivery, dry rotted belts & tires, & leaky gaskets. If the fuel issues are dealt with & the machine is kept inside you should be OK. Spray moving parts lightly with LPS & they shouldnt even rust.

3/22/2006 11:16:10 PM

Kiel WI

I know lots of people that work for Tecumseh. None of them will buy one if they can help it.

3/23/2006 1:06:59 PM

[email protected]

YIKES!!!! That doesn't sound good.

3/23/2006 2:02:02 PM

Norton, MA

I bet that engine's been replaced 5 times since the tiller was new. When I bought it, they said the engine was new, only a year ago. Also, the tires went flat in a couple hours, they're all cracked! Fixed that with that stuff Gunk, that stuff's great. That and my snowblower have Tec. engines! Ah well. Thanks, AleX.

3/23/2006 9:24:01 PM

Kiel WI

Yeah, you won't find a snowblower without a Tecumseh very easily. They wrapped up the market by having an easy starting engine in cold conditions.

3/24/2006 12:40:27 AM

Kiel WI

Almost forgot, my Montgomery Ward tiller still has it's original Tecumseh engine going strong. I'm pretty sure it's older than me:) So it might all be assembly line BS.

3/24/2006 12:42:08 AM