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Doc0612 
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 Topic: 2010 Allis Chalmers AC130
Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 9:03am |
Hello! I've had a Simplicity 3100 for many years but I'm looking to upgrade. I mow approximately 3/4 acre with trees and landscaping. I've been looking at new/newer Simplicities but then the AC's caught my eye as a friend has one and loves it. As it turns out he's moving and wants to sell it. It's a 2010 AC130 (42" deck, 23HP, no AWS) and he has taken very good care of it. He's asking $900. Is this mower worth it? It's hard to find anything substantial in the way of reviews so trying to get some good honest (albeit maybe slightly biased  ) opinions. Thank you! Doc
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den/southern illinoi
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Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 12:05pm |
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I have one and like it. Is the price right? You'd have to price new mowers of the same size and horsepower to see what they cost but I don't think it's too bad. That's my 2 cents worth. Den
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Doc0612
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Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 12:42pm |
Thanks Den! I did price new ones and they run $1800 - $2000 though I found a 46" for just over a grand, but I believe those have been discontinued. Not sure if that's true. I did find a 2009 AC130 for $1400, which kind of adds to my confusion or maybe curiosity; $1400 for a 2009 and $900 for a 2010...? I guess what I'm wondering is if anyone has experience with this particular year/model and, since it's 5 years old, is it worth the $900 asking price. It seems so but I'm hoping others weigh in with their thoughts.
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den/southern illinoi
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Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 4:57pm |
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You will find used prices all over the place. I bought mine used 3 years ago with less than 7 hours on it for $1000.00. Reason so low...the guys parents did not use it any more. He had bought it for them and it was just sitting there unused. Den
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Dgrader
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Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 8:13pm |
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I think 900 is a good deal on it. It's a good mower. Your neighbor's giving you a deal so he don't have to advertise or take it with him.
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Ya cain't fix stupid.
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Doc0612
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Posted: 14 Apr 2015 at 1:07pm |
Thanks guys! I really appreciate the feedback. You're right, he definitely doesn't want to move it (going from fairly large yard to virtually none). I thought the $900 seemed like a good price but it's sometimes hard to be sure without others to compare. Thanks again!
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Posted: 14 Apr 2015 at 6:42pm |
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its a good price around here, and even better that you have seen it being used so you should know about any issuses
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Posted: 16 Apr 2015 at 8:48am |
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Thanks HudCo! I really appreciate the reply. I bought it yesterday. To top it off, he just put a new battery in it, changed the oil and filled it with gas. It's good to have friends like that :)
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Posted: 16 Apr 2015 at 8:49am |
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Posted: 18 Apr 2015 at 8:14am |
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GOOD FRIEND!!!!!!
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"My name is Lionel and I'm an Allisoholic"
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