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    Just cleaned Ranch - 2 Trailer frames & 3 broken down Graveley zero turn mowers ?????

    Hello to all. I need some wise advise. I was given two - 16' x 7' tandem utility trailers, "FRAMES ONLY" and three commercial Graveley mowers. Two 260Z models, and one 272Z model. The mowers dont start and seem to be missing parts. I have no clue what it will take to make these function. The trailers need axles,wheels, and flooring. One trailer has 4' metal walls all around. The other trailer has rear gate and 12" side rails, but the frame is bent at the tongue.
    So my question is, should I sell as weight, invest my money into repairs, or try to sell on Craigslist AS-IS . Any suggestions will be appreciated! Thanks......



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    If you need a trailer for hauling and scrapping your halfway there with a trailer and sell the other to buy the parts you need. Might even get one gravely working (use 2 to make 1) and have your trailer and a good lawn mower for doing peoples lawn around your scrapping. Just a thought,,,

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    Thats a really awesome Idea Mechanic688, Ive been thinking of doing just that!

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    i would definetely try to sell as is on craigslist before i scrapped it, but like everyone else said, maybe make something you can use out of it all.

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    Big tex if your looking to scrap the zero turn mower let me know I'd like to buy them I can fix anything
    Like that

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    Are you could give me one and ill fix you one

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    Quote Originally Posted by Turnerj630 View Post
    Are you could give me one and ill fix you one
    My best guess is that their gone by now, that posting was back in May.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mechanic688 View Post
    My best guess is that their gone by now, that posting was back in May.
    Of LAST year.
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    haha! nobody even mentioned mytractorforum? for advice on the mowers ; )

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    Yes, I sold them all off of Craigslist to one buyer, But thanks for the offer!


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