Buying Advice Please / G5200 hst

louis vann

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l235 g5200hst
Mar 16, 2017
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staten island New York
I am looking at a 1987 Kubota G5200 Hst. It has 500 hrs on it. Runs very well and is very good physical condition. Has a 48inch mower deck. A front mount snow blower and a snow plow.
I cannot find a price on a similar machine to estimate the value. Can anyone please advise me on what an estimated fair price would be?

It would be greatly appreciated.....
 
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BruceP

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G5200H
Aug 7, 2016
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Richmond, Vermont, USA
I paid $500 for mine last summer.

Strong points:
*) 600cc Diesel engine is overkill for a lawn-tractor.
*) Fuel efficiency is surprising.
*) The Eaton model11 hydro unit and rear-end is WAYY beefier than any other garden tractor ever made.
-- http://www.eaton.com/ecm/groups/public/@pub/@eaton/@hyd/documents/content/pll_1616.pdf
*) With chevron-tread tires the G5200 is a workhorse for pulling implements

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Incase your research has not revealed the 'weak spots' on these 1980s era G series.

MOWER DECK
seems to be manufactured out of poorly recycled steel. If not meticulously maintained (removed, cleaned and oiled underneath) it WILL rust into oblivion. Kubota ran out of replacements years ago so repair is the only option. My mower deck has a 6-inch hole in it, 100s of pinholes and many cracks. I have been spending hours wire-wheeling and prepping for welding.

STEERING GEAR
gets sloppy. Kubota seems to have realized this because it re-designed for the later models. (see parts-list for details)

COOLING SYSTEM
Keep an eye on the engine temp whilst running. The dust-shield on the radiator MUST be cleaned regularly to maintain airflow. If one installs a larger battery, it may block airflow through the radiator. Keep battery away from radiator airflow.

SAFETY SWITCH(es)
Seem to be an add-on afterthought. They have tendency to fail and disable the starter from cranking.

AIRFLOW OVER HYDRO
Remove cover between footrests to expose driveshaft, fan, and hydro-unit. If cooling-fins are dirty, degrease and use brush to clean them.

FRONT AXLE PIVOT
May 'freeze up' and be VERY hard to free-up. It is best to get some grease in the nipple and 'work' it to spread the lubricant. (lift front of tractor and the axle can be moved by hand)

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General details ==> http://www.tractordata.com/lawn-tractors/000/3/8/381-kubota-g5200.html
Quick parts reference ==> http://www.kubota.com/part/PartsLookup.aspx
Exploded parts lists ==> http://www.kubota.com/part/partsList.aspx
 
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louis vann

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l235 g5200hst
Mar 16, 2017
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staten island New York
Thank you for taking the time to reply. Definitely gave me better insight. The price was well within the ballpark.
With the front mount snow blower and frame mount snow plow, I did alright.
Thank You.
 
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