Hi speedy,
looks a fairly simple machine and reasonably light to push around. Only thing that worries me a bit is getting a cone to fit. The other issue is the only motor I can get is a 13hp for about $450 and then they are electric start so then it has to have a battery to start it. I am pretty sure it will need a 1 inch shaft and that is why I have to go 13hp all the motors for around $250 are all 7/8th inch shaft. Once you start putting all the bits together (Cox cone $160) it all ads up and very quickly you are around the $800/900 figure