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Re: (ET) downsizing

As someone coming into this hobby fresh I find this very distressing as I would love to have the opportunity to be the next steward of another one or two of these wonderful tractors. With the economy seemingly tanking here in Michigan and losing faith my job will continue much longer I'm reluctant to spend money on more of these at this time. The cost of batteries is insane which also drives the purchase, along with location. Akron isn't far and I would entertain running down there to bring one back, but much farther and the cost of gasoline begins to play. Before anyone considers scrapping one I would love the opportunity to re-home it first. 


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From "David Roden" <etpost drmm net>

To elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu
Date 5/18/2024 5:03:00 PM
Subject Re: (ET) downsizing


Hi Jim.  I hate to say it, but this list doesn't seem to be the place to
find homes for ETs. That might be because most members already have all the
ETs and accessories they need.  Just speculating there.

For many years I had outstanding service from an E15 and and ER8-36, New
Idea flavor.  I also had a front mower, blade, tiller, powered lawn
sweeper, chains, weight box, and a bunch of spare parts.  The E15 had an
Alltrax ET300 controller and upgraded brakes.  In all I had around $4k in
it.

When I was on the threshold of my (I hope) final retirement downsizing,
with a major move in the offing, I stirred the kettle a bit on this list
That was the autumn of 2022. Alas, nobody here wanted to taste the soup.

So the E15 lot went on Ebay.  It took a couple of relistings.  For a while
I wondered if I'd have to scrap it all, which would've broken my heart.
But finally I got about $700 for the tractor, accessories, and parts.  The
ER8-36 went separately for $150.

I wish you all the best in your retirement, and hope that you soon find a
good home for your ET.


David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA






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