Satoh S650G - Still a good buy?

[ruready1]

Hello,
Just wondering if a S650G is still a good buy after all these years? How does it compare to say, a later Shibaura or other lesser known gray market? I can get these with a loader for the same price or less than a 20HP "less supported" gray (SL1603, etc). Diesel would be nice but the loader is too.... How are these weathering the years? Are parts getting hard to find?

Also, I did several searches but couldn't find if they had a locking rear or not. Anyone?

Thanks,
Mike

 

[Bill Barrett]

I have one that gave me some oil issues last summer. Sacred me into buying a new L3130. I fixed the 650G problem and still use it. It does have a locking rear end. Parts are getting hard and expensive to come by. Valley Power Talk to Bill he can help you.