Chainsaw Repair

JD L118 20hp 42" rider.  Any info good bad etc?   Guy I am buying the plow truck from is clearing out his lawn business stuff too.  The rider looks like new. He said he used the scag mostly and the JD was just a back up.

Ideas on cost new, worth used in like new condition? Years built?

I need it like another chainsaw. Not. Have 4 riders now and 3 for mowing 1 for tilling. Down to only 2 operators now too. But sometimes a good deal just falls in your lap.
I hope he says he wants to hold onto it when we are there to pick the plow and truck up.

If you need any help, you gt my phone number

Thanks for offer Jim.

This is all I found so far.  Also something like $1999 retail when new.

Riding Mowers & Tractors   John Deere   2005   L118   
Engine Horsepower:    20
   
Engine Make:    B&S
Fuel:    Gas
   
Transmission:    Hydrostatic
Transmission Speeds:    Variable
   
Cutting Width:    42
Weight:    667

Shared by MasterMech = 2004-2005, with mechanical twins produced under various model numbers to this day.

http://www.tractordata.com/lawn-tractors/000/0/6/68-john-deere-l118.html

For a mint condition example with less than 100 hours on it, $1200 would be top dollar. Down rate it from there. Make 100% sure the trans is good. Should provide decent torque even when fully warmed up. A K46 trans on its last legs will run good cold but lose power as the oil inside heats up. (10-15min)