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<blockquote data-quote="Baydog" data-source="post: 523584" data-attributes="member: 8117"><p>Kerley- My unit was new. I got it several years ago for checking cows, fence repair, just normal light duty type ranch work. After about 3 years with normal routine maintenance and adult driving the unit started running rough. The mechanic at local dealership said to remove carb intake and file down a ridge inside of it. Didn't help any. Replaced the starter once. Cost more than any truck or tractor starter I ever bought. After that the centrifical clutch went out. That and the new drive belt cost over $800 with me doing the install. Some other transmission problem developed after that so I just parked it. After about 4 years of use, I had about $1400 in just parts and needing more. </p><p> I bought a used Toyota 4WD p/up with a bad trans in it. I put a completely rebuilt trans in it, a new carb kit and counting purchase price, I now have about $1500 total in the truck. I don't register or insure it since I use only on this place. I did have to replace the starter a year ago and it cost me $42. I put a full toolbox on it and now have all my fencing equip, shovels, post driver, vet supplies all in one place. When I go to check cows and fences, I have most everything I need to fix any problems I find. It's not pretty but WAY cheaper to operate than the Mule.-Gary</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Baydog, post: 523584, member: 8117"] Kerley- My unit was new. I got it several years ago for checking cows, fence repair, just normal light duty type ranch work. After about 3 years with normal routine maintenance and adult driving the unit started running rough. The mechanic at local dealership said to remove carb intake and file down a ridge inside of it. Didn't help any. Replaced the starter once. Cost more than any truck or tractor starter I ever bought. After that the centrifical clutch went out. That and the new drive belt cost over $800 with me doing the install. Some other transmission problem developed after that so I just parked it. After about 4 years of use, I had about $1400 in just parts and needing more. I bought a used Toyota 4WD p/up with a bad trans in it. I put a completely rebuilt trans in it, a new carb kit and counting purchase price, I now have about $1500 total in the truck. I don't register or insure it since I use only on this place. I did have to replace the starter a year ago and it cost me $42. I put a full toolbox on it and now have all my fencing equip, shovels, post driver, vet supplies all in one place. When I go to check cows and fences, I have most everything I need to fix any problems I find. It's not pretty but WAY cheaper to operate than the Mule.-Gary [/QUOTE]
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