[AT] Skid steer

[Mike Sloane]

That is a very old skid steer. I looked into buying a similar model a 
few years ago and sought the advice of a local JD construction dealer. 
He said that it was an OK model (I think that it was a JD badged 
Mustang, if memory serves), but he said the engines "didn't last long". 
(Skid steer engines are run wide open in commercial use, often for 8 
hours or more a day, so they take a beating, especially air cooled 
models.) I am sure, from your description that there is just a simple 
loose connection or bad component in the engine ignition circuit. The 
Onan is a good engine, and you can still get parts and manuals. I would 
be more concerned with the hydraulic pumps and valves than the engine 
problem. (I would buy it at that price, for whatever that information is 
worth.) You can get a brand new replacement engine for about $1800, if 
it comes to that.

Mike

Richard Fink Sr wrote:
> i have found a JD {i think he said] 60 skid steer for $2000.00. It has a 
> problem i would say electric some where. Some times it will fire and run 
> then next time will not start no matter what[his words]. It has a onan 
> engine i would guess 20 hp. Any one have experience wit this model whats 
> good and whats bad. The tires are fair and i only need it for limited 
> use. To clean out a basement where house burnt. Thanks all comments will 
> be helpful.
> R Fink
> PA
> 


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Mike Sloane
Allamuchy NJ
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