G6200H situation - need help!

[SevenWonders]

Hi all - newbie here... Very nice forum!

I have an '88 Kubota G6200H with only 525 hrs on it.
Nice shape, excellent mechanically.
My Dad was the original owner,
always garaged and maintained.

I hate to part with it, but I really need a
tractor that can mulch. After hounding my local dealer
for 3 days, they finally told me that Kubota never made a mulching plug or blades for it, and sadly I can't find them on the net (aftermarket) either.

I can make a plug (cover),
but still need the blades...
if anyone knows where I can find mulching blades, that would be great!

Anyone know a good place to find Gator mulching blades?
The ones I have checked online didn't list my tractor.

If I can't get them, I guess I will have to get rid of it and buy a different tractor. In that case, how can I find out what my tractor is worth? I can't seem to find any links to (free) value guides at all.

A local dealer told me Retail was $1k, and trade was around $700., but I saw the book he was looking at - it didn't have retail listed at all, it was a trade-in value range only. (Plus, I was in the car business for years - I know that having only 525 hours should clearly add to the value.)

Any thoughts, links, etc...?

Thanks!

Dave

 

[frankc]

Hi Steve,
Don't know of any source for the mulching blades you are looking for, but if things don't work out in your search and you consider selling the machine, I may be interested. As far as value, I can tell you that I bought my G6200H with Hydraulic lift and 44" deck with 348 hours, looks like new and paid $2400. I have a snow blower too, and would use the second machine to leave hooked up with the snow blower and as a back-up mower. Let me know.

Thanks

 

[SevenWonders]

Hey Frank!

Looks like you might have a chance!
My wife actually thinks I should get a new tractor...
(Of course I have to jump on that before
she comes to her senses ;-)

Where do you live?
I am in NC and OH - anywhere close by?

Mine does not look "like new,"
but I'd say it is much better than average
for an '88 - mechanically excellent.

Has about 532 hours I think - always garaged.
Also has hydraulic lift, and 48" deck.

Well, get back to me if you are anywhere near OH or NC.

Thanks again

Dave

 

[frankc]

Dave,
Please email me at fcoccia@comcast.net with your phone #.