HELP: Buying a Bolens

[pacodiablo]

I might be getting a Bolens 1050 with some spare parts. It is running and has the mowing deck. Anyway, he is asking $900. Do you think this is a fair price? I could get one for $500, but it is in another state and is not running.

[Kania2k1]

"Ummmmm, yeah, go with the first one" that's what I would say if I had any idea what you were talking about!! What is it? A tractor of some variety? Good luck what ever it is!

[pacodiablo]

It is a tractor...fairly large garden tractor...

[HillHound]

My dad had a Bolens lawn tractor when I was a kid. I didn't know they still made them. How old is it and what motor does it have?

[pacodiablo]

Probably about ~ 25 years old...not sure on the engine, but being a 1050, it is probably fairly large.

 

I think Bolens is all but gone as far as new tractors are concerned...you can find them, but they got bought out by MTD.

[bassdog]

Lowes sells them around here, well, lawn tractors anyway. Look very similar to the Murrays that Home Depot sells....

[Black02Silverado]

Depends on what does not run means? If the engine is capable of running just needs a coil or something then that would be the way to go. That $400 dollars you save can be put into the engine depending on what the condition is on the rest of the tractor. Is it close buy in the next state? Easy to go take a look at with out major travel expense? Does everything else work? Is the $900 dollar one in really good shape? Does it need anything major? What engines are on each, Briggs? Kohlar? Tachomsa? (SP)

 

I guess what I'm trying to say is there is a lot of factors that come into play and your looking for someone to help right?

 

Depending on the $500 dollar one. Since I like to tinker and if the motor is repairable I would go with that. It would give me that bit of accomplishment when it would be done.

[pacodiablo]

The problem is the $500 one would cost $500 to ship.

 

Well, I found an old Bolens dealer in Surry Co. It's a couple hour drive from here, but it would be no problem if I find a good tractor there. I could easily trailer it back home.

 

As far as the $900 one is concerned, all it needs is some brake adjusting. The guy is going to send me pics....

 

As far as close, I would be willing to go to VA if need be, but I would like to stay in the piedmont area of NC.

[pacodiablo]

I guess what I'm trying to say is there is a lot of factors that come into play and your looking for someone to help right?

Yeah, pretty much, lol. Looks like my best bet is the Bolens dealer in Surry. There are many equipment dealers around here, but few deal in used tractors.