Need expert advice on buying john deere z830A ztrak

[mikesabha]

Been doing alot of research on zero turn to replace my riding mower. I am looking at a 2008 john deere Z830A ztrac, 60inch 7 iron deck, 27hp with 1550 hours the seller wants $3900 and it is about 3 hour drive from me. It has been used privately and every thing works as it should be. Is it worth it? What to look for when I go pick it up and test drive?
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[boudie98]

Well, from my experience, a privately owned mower from 2008 shouldn't have 1500+ hours. It is quite possible though that it has a decent amount of hours left in it, just depends on whether maintenance was done at somewhat regular intervals.

[jrs.landscaping]

1500 hours is a lot for a mower. Now is the time when pumps, and motors get tired or fail. Our Z's are 2006, are used commercially and have 1600 hours on them. Deere does have a great product just make sure you really look the machine over before you buy it.

[mikesabha]

What do I need to look for? If all is OK is the price ok or it is too much?
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[jrs.landscaping]

Originally Posted by mikesabha

What do I need to look for? If all is OK is the price ok or it is too much?
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Find an online service manual or ask your local dealer for service points. Check the paint condition, condition of the deck/chassis. All fluids, grease points. This will let you know how well the person maintained the unit. We had a chance to buy a demo skid steer for close to 15k off of list. It only had 350 hrs, after looking the machine over I could see the life it had, and I didn't want to spend that money fixing it down the road. Price is about average but I would still see if he would go lower.