Is this a good deal?

[Sarge1951]

A dealer has quoted me $1,995 for a 6' Brush Hog brand cutter. Model 286 with chains attached.

I couldn't find another dealer who had any in stock and so would not quote me a price. Seemed a little odd.

 

[Farmwithjunk]

Good price, especially so with saftey chains. Really good mower. The 286 is still produced but there is a 296 also. A more "modern", streamlined version. Many are electing to pay the extra to get the 296, making the 286 a slow mover. Not sure I'd spend the extra. The 286 is a really fine piece of equipment.

I've owned a 286 for 4 seasons. It's spent time in heavy commercial mowing use. Never a whimper. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

 

[Sarge1951]

Thanks for the encouragement. I plan to pick it up tomorrow afternoon and give it a work out.