TG1860

[jcross312]

Hello everybody,

I've got a line on one of these mowers. I'm not sure, but I think they were produced between '98 and '03. So yes, it's OLD, but it has caught my attention for some reason. I acquired a 2011 kubota F2680 about a year ago and have grown to love that machine. Have become a big fan of Kubota diesel engines in that time.

I'm still hesitant about this machine tho. He did send a pic of the hour meter and it was just shy of 1,000 hours. My f2680 has almost 2,400 hours and still runs great! I've put about 100 on it in a year and it runs like a sewing machine.

But this TG1860 ain't a F2680. Just wondering if anyone has any pointers or advice about this machine. Will it turn into a maintenance nightmare at this age? Or worth a gamble if it checks out ok.

(Added a pic of the bigger mower just for reference)

 

[PaulL]

TractorData.com Kubota TG1860 tractor information

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It is in fact diesel, so long as it's not the G model.

Hard to go wrong for $1,500. But if you have an F, what on earth would you want with a TG?

My guess is that the motor is hard to break (but people do manage it), but things like the deck are built relatively cheaply on the lower end models. It's missing the belt covers.

If you went and drove it, and it's running well enough and mowing well enough, then things will probably be OK for that money. Worst case it explodes and you sell it for parts.

 

[jcross312]

TractorData.com Kubota TG1860 tractor information

www.tractordata.com

It is in fact diesel, so long as it's not the G model.

Hard to go wrong for $1,500. But if you have an F, what on earth would you want with a TG?

My guess is that the motor is hard to break (but people do manage it), but things like the deck are built relatively cheaply on the lower end models. It's missing the belt covers.

If you went and drove it, and it's running well enough and mowing well enough, then things will probably be OK for that money. Worst case it explodes and you sell it for parts.

Good point. Not sure why I want it exactly. It would be a good backup for my big mower and could use it in tighter spots. May be more of an impulse than anything. I just figured with it being pretty inexpensive, might be worth having around.

My luck I'd get it and have to start dumping money and time into it. My worst fear is leaking seals at that age. And lack of oil changes, filter maintenance - damaged engine.

May go check it out in a day or two. It's about 20 miles away, so not a quick ride to take a look, and I'm not super motivated. Could be a gem tho, (or a turd) who knows