Thanks there for the response.
The unit seems to be of good design and at least average construction for a domestic Ride-On.
Apart from the engine it looks to be in about 7.5 type presentation.
I haven't gone too far as yet but as I see it it would be worth at least a new engine and some TLC, battery and belts to at least let it use up its' life
It's only a 2005 model according to the build plate hence my reference to Victas as they were re-badged Murrays for a long time.
I understand that in late 2005 Murray were acquired by MTD and so it may be partially an MTD? The build date is 20th June 2005. It may be and end of line Murray or an early integrated Murray/MTD. As far as I have visited, the essential hardware appears to generic so I'm not really worried by serviceable parts but my concerns are more to do with fundamental design and build quality.
Cheers
Yes I am an amateur but a fairly experienced one. Aside from the 30-40 mowers I have LOT's of brush cutters, edgers and a really funky rotary hoe, I love that toy.
I do a lot of large scale RC including about 8 1/5 scale 2T cars and a few 2+ Metre 2T planes.
About 7 cars including a F-Vee and a modified production hillclimb sedan, an old Porsche and some spares.
My next buy will be a Massey Fergerson Type 35 with a small slasher and carry-all.
I don't see sorting this thing out as a problem but more a rationalization of it's worth and it's quality.
I could flip it but it looks very nice and I don't work my equipment very hard so it may be worth selling the Rancher and using the funds to do the Murray. I'm on a pension now so funds are the big decider in the long run.
