Buying Advice Bobcat 643 is it worth it

[diesel dave 04]

I can get a 643 with fresh paint that looks good but needs 2 drive motors I can get it for $2,250 but the drive motors are $910 each I would be buying it to fix and resell it. I will have $4,300 in it when im ready to sell it. Is it worth it???? it had 4,450 hrs

 

[SSdoxie]

There is nothing in your parts cost for fluids, filters, and other misc. items bound to run to. Plus if both motors are bad there is a very good possibilty the pumps will need replacing or rebuild.
I'm greatest at estimating used equipment value but I think $6500 - $7000 would be top price on a very good, clean, well maintained 643.
Add in your labor cost + extra parts before making a decision.

 

[diesel dave 04]

thanks, I walked away

 

[George2615]

IMO I think it's good you walked away. Putting over $4300 plus fluids, filters etc. into a machine with 4450 hours that only has a lift cap. of 1K is probably not going to be easy to flip.