Hi Oliwally , Norm and Buckets

I don't think it's worth spending $1000 on an old mower, I seen a lot of second hand mowers sell for under $150 with
good briggs motors 10 hp to12.hp

People give them away sometimes. https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bellbird-park/lawn-mowers/ride-on-mower-free/1271327689

You could buy a good second hand mower under $1000 without doing any work .

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/ros...ed-42-inch-18hp-ride-on-mower/1271362809

Engine rebuild kits are cheap also.

Facebook market place can have bargains.

Cheers
Max.

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