Life expectancy

[RoadRunner]

On average, what is the life expectancy of a 1998 4200 HST?

Thanks

 

[BenderKC]

I don't know that anyone can give you a good answer to this question. Too many factors to consider:
Maintenance
Type of use
Hours per year
Luck
I had a 955 for 12 years with moderate use that was as good the day I sold it as when I bought it. I hope to have the same servcie and luck with my 4310.

Good luck. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[JDgreen227]

Do you refer to years of service or operating hours? There are many variables but the two most important would be type of operation and how well it is maintained. A 4200 used for 100 hours of mowing a year and well maintained would likely last for 20-25 years without needing major repair. But if the same tractor was used for heavy FEL and backhoe work at 100 hours a month and not well maintained you could likely expect to start paying for repairs after the first year or even sooner. I honestly don't know how to predict a service life unless the variables are known, and even then luck would be a factor.

 

[cowboydoc]

With proper maintenance the motor should go 5000 hours. Without it could be 1000 hours. The rest of the tractor should hold up as well. I would expect with proper maintenance and a little TLC you could expect 5000 pretty trouble free hours aside from your normal wear and tear items.

 

[RoadRunner]

Thanks very much! Any idea what an engine rebuild costs?