Hey guys im new here and im looking into getting a 6x6, not looking to spend alot on a first one (2,000-3,000). I have found 2 of them on Craigslist near me, one is a 14 hp and one is a 16 hp. I was wondering if there were more differences between them then 2 hp and if there is anything to look at when first looking at them.
Thanks alot mike
The only difference may be the carb, but then again, there could be all sorts of differences. One could have splined axles and the other pinned. They both could be pinned and one could have inner bearings and the other bushings. It all depends on year and options.
l like to buy stuff and no I don't do payments!
So aslong as they aren't beat up eaither one should be a good starter 6x6
A good max 2 is a great starter machine, and you can build it into a beast(that's the fun part) Good luck... Norm.
Thanks alot is there anything in particular that I should look at on a max when looking to buy one?
Post up links to the ads that you are looking at and we may be able to tell you what we see wrong just from the pictures. A common practice is misrepresentation of the year of the machine. This may be an honest mistake, or perhaps not.......many people just do not know and throw a guess at the year. Knowing the true year, or at least year range will help us tell you what problems to look for. For $3k you should be able to find a nice MaxII with minimal issues (I always assume bad bearings). I'd look for a newer machine with K-lock rims and solid axles. The 14hp model will not have splined axles, but they may be solid. Anything with a pinned axle can wallow out the bolt holes, then they shear the pins(bolts) and you go nowhere. Splined axles can be more difficult to disassemble, but they would be my preference.
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