Can someone identify this mower?

[JPalmer]

Can anyone help me identify this tractor? It's my neighbor's and I can probably just get him to give it to me. It's not running and needs tires. Obviously a project. The decal on the frame has been peeled off so all I know is that it's a series 2000. I have no year model, model or serial numbers, etc to buy parts. The sticker on the engine is faded, but it's a Kohler family SKH624U1G2RA, model # ?H18S, SERIAL # ?928608721. Didn't know if finding out the engine data would help to narrow down the tractor info.

Any help is appreciated!

 

[packardv8]

Can't help on the ID, but beware of junk mowers.

1. There's a reason it was parked and not repaired. Don't put a nickel in it until you get it running and the drive wheels turning and PTO engaged.
A. Check all the lubricants first. Dry is bad. I've seen more than one engine run dry of oil.
B. Check for spark. Sometimes it's as small as bad wiring in the lawyer switches. A simple rewiring and you've got a good running tractor.
C. Remove the air filter. It always needs replacing, but first verify gas at the carb. Easy to drop the float bowl and confirm the float works.
D. Watch the drive wheels turn when the go pedal is pushed. A dry transaxle is bad. Sometimes it's just someone pulled out the bypass lever and forgot to re-engage it.
E. Confirm the PTO engages. New are $175-$395

2. Normal maintenance Cub Cadet parts are so expensive, all the wear parts costs more than an old lawn tractor is worth. Four new tires, a tuneup kit, new blades, new belts, guide wheels, bearings and there went $500.

Bottom line, costs nothing to see what he's got, just don't put any money in it until you've done a thorough eval.

jack vines

 

[JPalmer]

Thanks Jack. Since it's my neighbor's I've seen it running. I played with the carb and got it to run and cut quite well, it just wouldn't crank again after shutting off. That was 2 summers ago and hasn't tried to crank since. I was hoping to ID in order to price parts.

 

[reynoldston]

Just from the picture it looks to be more of a heavy duty style lawn tractor. I really don't know the prices of a new tractor but I am going to make a guess with some labor and yes some dollars in parts you would end up money ahead. Once repaired and taken care of I would bet you could get years of use from this tractor. That is the different between a cheap throw away mower and a well made garden tractor.

 

[packardv8]

It appears to be a heavy-duty lawn tractor with a Kohler V-twin engine, maybe in the 2000-3000 series:

2182 21 hp 1990 - 1995
2185 18 hp unknown
2186 18 hp 44" deck 1996 - 2006
2206 20 hp 48" deck unknown
2284 22 hp 1995 - 1997
2518 20 hp 44/48" deck unknown
3165 16 hp 48/54" deck 1998 - 1999
3184 18 hp 44" deck 2000 - 2001
3185 18 hp 48/54/60" deck 1998
3186 18 hp 48/54" deck 1999
3204 20 hp 44/48" deck 2001 - 2003
3205 20 hp 48/54/60" deck 1998 - 1999
3206 22 hp 44/48/54" deck 2001 - 2002
3208 20 hp 44/48/54/60" deck 2000 - 2001
3225 22 hp 48/54/60" deck 1998 - 1999
3235 23 hp 44/48/54/60" deck 2001 - 2003
3240

If you know it runs and you can get for next to nothing, it's definitely worth a bit of an investment.

With the engine info, Kohler SKH624U1G2RA, model # ?H18S, the Cub Cadet dealer can fix you up with all the parts you need.

jack vines

 

[Carscw]

This is a well built tractor. As has been said even after spending a few bucks on parts and some of your time you will end up with a good tractor that will last awhile. And you will have some fun getting the way you want it.

(( cowboy up and get over it ))