Found ;2014 Ventrac 4500Y
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johara1
Platinum Member
I would be the most concerned about if they greased it and changed the oil and filters and check for play at the center pin....... does it have the books with it ....... jim
MountainBuck
Silver Member
I downloaded your picture and enlarged it and see several red flags.
First, why is the bucket attached and lifted off of the ground but the locking lugs (front hitch lock) not engaged? This is a big mistake and makes me wonder about the seller/operator driving the tractor in a dangerous way. Are the locking lugs frozen? Are they bent?
Also the hood latch is unlatched. So I admit that I don't always latch that, but why is it unlatched if you are trying to sell it.
Another big issue for me is the hydraulic hoses to the bucket. They are plumbed in such a way from the factory to not stick straight up like they appear in this picture. They are supposed to tuck neatly into the "keeper" on the side of the Ventrac. They cannot physically stick up like that unless something was changed at the "T" fitting on the bucket.
Next is the bucket has seen a whole lot of action. The actuator on the side of the bucket has been scraped up on more than one occasion. But yet these tires and rims look clean and new. This doesn't look correct at all. Can the seller explain that?
First, why is the bucket attached and lifted off of the ground but the locking lugs (front hitch lock) not engaged? This is a big mistake and makes me wonder about the seller/operator driving the tractor in a dangerous way. Are the locking lugs frozen? Are they bent?
Also the hood latch is unlatched. So I admit that I don't always latch that, but why is it unlatched if you are trying to sell it.
Another big issue for me is the hydraulic hoses to the bucket. They are plumbed in such a way from the factory to not stick straight up like they appear in this picture. They are supposed to tuck neatly into the "keeper" on the side of the Ventrac. They cannot physically stick up like that unless something was changed at the "T" fitting on the bucket.
Next is the bucket has seen a whole lot of action. The actuator on the side of the bucket has been scraped up on more than one occasion. But yet these tires and rims look clean and new. This doesn't look correct at all. Can the seller explain that?
johara1
Platinum Member
Things get used get marks no big deal, That is an older bucket and digs way better than the new one. If that model has the little carrier on the side for the hoses you can loosen the connection and turn them down to fit it. He may have the weight transfer on and it looks like it and put it in float and it will come up. Make sure it was greased and oil was changed. is the big ones see how loose it is underneath on the joints ... If it has a mower see how worn it is..... jim
MountainBuck
Silver Member
What is the second attachment that comes with it?
60" mower deck
MountainBuck
Silver Member
That mower looks new, adding to the mystery of where are the 500 hours. The bucket looks like it has seen far more than 500 hours but the wheels and tires of the 4500 don't look like anywhere near 500 hours.
johara1
Platinum Member
I would like to see the roller and the under side and the blades. Mine doesn't look that nice but I don't worry about looking new just so it is greased and kept up...... jim
MountainBuck
Silver Member
So jpmurf, did you make the purchase?
Did the seller give any explanations?
Was it greased?
Did the seller give any explanations?
Was it greased?
no never contacted him, its three stats away, and my 5518 Honda wont quit
(big money is an issue also) its listed in Ohio on Facebook if anyone is interested I guess I'm dreaming at this point.