[SEL] What's it Worth?

[John Hall]

Definetly a good buy. I'm trying to remember which one it is. I think yours 
is the same as an 1810 except it has hydraulic deck lift--same as the 
difference between a 682 and a 782. I beleive yours has the Magnum series 
Kohler---most likely a M18. Much better engine than the KT17 in the 82's. 
Those had a tendency to let trash stick open the needle valve and flood the 
engine with gas while not running. If you didn't check the oil before you 
ran it next you wound up with a bill for a new engine---generally too much 
labor to pay to rebuild those.

By the way, the size you have as well as one about the size (but of better 
quality) than a Murray were the 2 most popular ones sold around here.

John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tim Christoff" <tchristoff at earthlink.net>
To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:26 PM
Subject: Re: [SEL] What's it Worth?


> John, what do you have to say about an 1812 hydro?  I picked one up last
> summer for $400 with 50" or 52" (I forget) deck, brand new tires and front
> pto.  Not sure what year it is but it runs and mows great and I love the
> power steering.  Picked up a brand new blade for it this past spring at an
> auction for $20.
>
> Tim Christoff
> Basehor Kansas
>
>