hotrodtractor Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 I just picked up a 38" revitalizer in good shape. Knives are rusty but like new. It did come with the rear pulley (tiller style) and dude even threw in a a rear lift hitch.... price $250. Can't wait to try it out and then over seed my patching lawn. Will get some pics up soon. Best part is he said he also had a 36 tiller sitting around I said how much to take it off your hands he said $125...^ok I said... thinking I know I cna flip this thing for $400 easy :II just sold a beat up one today fopr $375 and owner did not want the belt or pulley setup he was just replacing his old worn out one.
Willy Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 That's a good buy,I picked one up a couple years ago now everyone wants there lawn detached. If you plan on over seeding it works real well to go both ways across the lawn,it makes a good seed bed. I set mine about a half inch deep,seams to work better there. Good luck and be prepared to make a lot of friends once they know you have one.:D:D
Oz Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 I've always wondered about the revitlizer. Want to come and do my yard??:D Oz
Talntedmrgreen Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 I can't believe you get that kind of money for a tiller! I need to take a vacation and come sell stuff in your neighborhood... I've bought 3 this year, and sold them to buddies...I had $350 into 2 36" and a 32" with PTO's. $125-$200 for a 32" or 36" tiller seems to be the running rate around here. Maybe $250 for something in extraordinary shape. Sounds like you did good! Those revitalizers are very elusive around here...especially the big ones.
Brettw Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 Sun Prairie? I e-mailed the guy twice, called and left message, no return calls. Hard to buy from someone when they won't talk to you. That was a good deal, no question. The revitalizers work very well IMO.
hotrodtractor Posted April 27, 2011 Author Posted April 27, 2011 Brett yup Sun Prairie not a great salesman very hard to get in touch with.
hotrodtractor Posted April 29, 2011 Author Posted April 29, 2011 guys looked at it a bit more and it's missing the rear wheels? Any idea why they would be off? Maybe it works better that way. Regardless, simplicity put the wheels on for a reason and I want to get a replacement set. I assume they are standard, but can someone tell what size they are please ?
Willy Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 The wheels is how you set the depth,I check mine in the morning and let you know.
PhanDad Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 I replaced the damaged wheels on my revitalizer with # 2319T32 from McMaster-Carr: http://www.mcmaster.com/#2319t32/=c3f2gf Here's a pic of what they look like: As others have said, you set the depth by adjusting the wheels; I've also found 1/2" is good. IMO, the easist way to set the depth is to park the tractor/revitalizer on level asphalt/concrete, lower the unit's wheels onto 1/2" thick wood strips and adjust so the tines are just touching the asphalt/concrete. The electronic manuals are available at the Briggs site, older model with clutch (as my Homelite) is mfg #990688; newer non-clutch is mfg #1690079.
hotrodtractor Posted April 29, 2011 Author Posted April 29, 2011 now that's a response Bill...wow thanks so much. I appreciate itdOd
PhanDad Posted May 13, 2011 Posted May 13, 2011 Marty, The revitalizer blades are just short of 3" apart.
sammiefish Posted May 13, 2011 Posted May 13, 2011 quote:Originally posted by Willy If you plan on over seeding it works real well to go both ways across the lawn,it makes a good seed bed. :D:D I just got mine out yesterday... you bring up a good point.. maybe run it over the garden after tilling for seed bed!! although i dont think the blades will like stones too much... seeding grass is right on...
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