What is a Deines mower worth??

montanaman · Oct 26, 2009

I haven't looked at it yet, but a guy wants to trade one in on a Dixie Chopper. I tried to get him to let me sell it for him, rather than take it on trade. There is very little information available on them, but I don't want to give him more than I need to. This isn't the best time of year for used mowers!

I'm going to look at it in a while and will add information when I can. I know it is a three wheel thing and have no idea what engine or deck is on it?

Just looking for a general idea or the value.

Thanks

montanaman · Oct 27, 2009

You guys are going to cause the internet to crash with all of the replys here!! It is a model 1800 with a Kohler engine. Not too bad condition overall, but a lot of missing paint on the deck and two different drive tires. The hour meter shows about 520.

He told me he thought you could buy one direct from Deines in the spring with free freight for about $6200, so not a top end machine and no real dealer network I guess.

It is a strange looking thing, but I'm not used to front mount machines.

Any ideas on this thing??

dbear · Oct 28, 2009

I think that the lack of responses is a result of the lack of knowledge about Deines. You have to admit they don't have an extensive dealer network.

From a personal perspective, I would give more that about $1.5k for it. The above lack of dealers, coupled with the uncomfortable look of the design just doesn't make it appealing to me from either a monetary nor operational point of view.

billbill1 · Oct 28, 2009

A co-worker owns one and he thinks it is the best - out there. I have not seen it or been around one, just going by what he has said. His is a mid 20 hp model.

montanaman · Oct 28, 2009

OK, so I found a few for sale. One on Ebay that was very mint only sold for $1500. Mint, as in it was completely repainted and it looked like a very good job. Had all new decals and looked to have 5 new tires. Found another on Craigslist that the guy has listed three times for $2200.
Sounds like I couldn't give but $1000 for it.

wallyregier · Apr 17, 2012

You could try a couple of web sites for information. Built since 1970 and possibly the most efficient and cost effective mower on the market! See: www.marty-j.com; Laird Manufacturing Corporation or Lawn Mowers with stand-up decks, snowthrowers in Southwestern Ontario at Wally's Commercial Mower Sales - Home

Creamer · Jun 19, 2022

Sorry to have missed this thread. I have two Deines mowers and cannot say enough good about them. I have had one since 97 and it does as well today as it did when it was new - in fact it has had very little maintenance because it is that good. I bought the second to have the double back wheel and a six foot deck. It is a wonderful machine as well even though it was abused some before I got it.

They are not the top-of-the line machine in comfort but in durability and functionality they will stand with any brand out there. One of the great things about Deines is that they use a lot of standard parts which means you do not have to worry about part availability. I have heard some other high end brands cut off parts after 12 years which may seem like a long time but I have had my first one for 25 years and I am glad that parts are no issue. Please feel free to PM me if you want any particulars.