Smithco Turf Leaf Sweeper Vacuum (Smithco Sweepstar 60) Kubota Diesel! Much better than a Toro Olathe Sweeper Start Price USD 6,900.00 Current Price USD 6,900.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 8,900.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, October 07, 2008 End Time Tuesday, October 14, 2008 Location West Des Moines, IA See more about 'Smithco Turf Leaf Sweeper Vacuum (Smithco Sweepstar 60)' Description These Smithco Sweeper SweepStar 60s are used by golf courses and municipalities to pick up debris and leaves. They also have a optional reel for parking lots. They are in excess of $27,000 new. The reel is 60" wide and lifts the hopper 6-7' into the air. If you don't know how they work I posted a few videos on YouTube. If the link doesn't work search for Smithco on the You Tube website. (The hopper was full so it wasn't picking everything up on the last pass and I was still trying to figure out the controls when I was dumping...so no laughing at the videos) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPPmVG73J-o&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12sWGM49u5g The Sweeper up for auction  is a 1997 Sweeper Star 60, that has a brand new Kubota Diesel engine on it (I found out after looking at the maintenance logs). Now the engine only has 50-60 hours on it, and only +/- 1800 hrs total on the machine. It also has the optional dust filter system. This is a "like new" machine for a fraction of the cost. I bought this sweeper a few years ago after it was sold from a University. I have the logs that show every oil change and service this machine has had. Other ones like this one are selling for $9500+ after a Google search (that's without taking into account the new engine). I don't want to store it inside anymore, I'm out of space and I have recently purchased a new one. The back has a dent that would be an easy fix, but as is it doesn't impede the use of the machine. The only other problem is that the shut down cable is stiff, probably just needs oil. Other than those two slight problems it is perfect! This is the ultimate lawn care machine.I am also selling the other Kohler gas model in the photo. For those of you that want a more inexpensive one, I will be listing that one soon. It runs well, just needs some paint and a little TLC. I have a video and more pictures of that one. Email if you have any questions. They are also for sale locally. Shipping is your responsibilty, but I will help in anyway I can. Thanks for your interest Place a Bid!