Interestingly there's one of these for sale in my local craigslist as well. Price? Exactly $500. What's even more interesting is that when you search around on the internet, this is about the same exact price they've been going for since the mid 2000's.
The listing I found in my area, the owner says he was using it with a BX with 19HP at the PTO. I cannot find what the thing is rated for or its' weight.
Also when searching, you mainly find the same types of results: Folks on tractor forums asking for more information about them
Looks like they were made up until the mid 80's when they were absorbed and dismantled by Troy Bilt.
Nearly every single post I find is looking for a manual for the thing, and I haven't been able to find any 'action' shots or movies of it. It looks like it just dumps the material onto the ground underneath, and the 'business ends' of the shredding parts kind of just stick out underneath!
Watch your feet and hands!
My main concerns would be, parts availability, PTO HP required and safety. Make sure the shaft spins and that nothing is seized up.
If you decide to take the plunge, offer $300 and see if they take it
And for gosh sakes, post some pics and movies of this thing so the rest of the internet can see how it works!!!
