Gearbox price guidance

[OldGoldy]

Hi guys, how would one value a Hurth HBW100 gearbox to sell.

 

The mechanical condition is unknown but is said to have been rebuilt, and unused since then.

 

Markings are HBW 100 -2R, iA=1,79 iB=1,86

Edited October 14, 2010 by dave69700

[Guest User]

Hi guys, how would one value a Hurth HBW100 gearbox to sell.

 

The mechanical condition is unknown but is said to have been rebuilt, and unused since then.

 

Markings are HBW 100 -2R, iA=1,79 iB=1,86

 

I had a quote from an offical ZF (=Hurth) repairer to overhaul an HBW150 for £650 ... and i've seen new units for up to £1300. Also, NOS for about £800 IRRC, but if yours is of uncertain condition then I guess it might be best to invite offers or auction ?

[Timleech]

Hi guys, how would one value a Hurth HBW100 gearbox to sell.

 

The mechanical condition is unknown but is said to have been rebuilt, and unused since then.

 

Markings are HBW 100 -2R, iA=1,79 iB=1,86

 

A lot will depend on whether there's proper evidence of rebuild. If you can prove it, and by whom, then probably a good percentage of (discounted, not list) new price. Otherwise, 50 quid?

 

Tim

[Speedwheel]

New HBW100 about £550 - £600.

 

If proof of overhaul then maybe £350ish.

 

If no proof then maybe £50 trade in value for another box.

Edited October 15, 2010 by Speedwheel

[soldthehouse]

Are Hurth's as bad as the impression I,ve gathered in recent times?

[Guest User]

Are Hurth's as bad as the impression I,ve gathered in recent times?

Yeah rubbish ... mine needed new clutch surfaces after only 19 years

[Timleech]

Are Hurth's as bad as the impression I,ve gathered in recent times?

 

I get the impression their ratings tended to be on the 'optimistic' side, especially for canal boat use. Generally a good idea to go for a size above the one that has a sufficient rating. I was given that advice well over 20 years ago by Peter Jones (founder of Midland ****dlers), when we were buying a Vetus/Mitsubishi engine from him for a new boat. It worked in that the gearbox has never given a hint of trouble in that time, apart from working loose on the adapter plate once.

They were taken over by ZF a while ago, I've read somewhere (so it may or may not be true) that ZF have made some improvements to the Hurth design.

 

Tim

Edited October 15, 2010 by Timleech

[soldthehouse]

I get the impression their ratings tended to be on the 'optimistic' side, especially for canal boat use. Generally a good idea to go for a size above the one that has a sufficient rating.

They were taken over by ZF a while ago, I've read somewhere (so it may or may not be true) that ZF have made some improvements to the Hurth design.

 

Tim

;)Thanks Tim

 

Yeah rubbish ... mine needed new clutch surfaces after only 19 years

Just as I thought

Edited October 15, 2010 by soldthehouse

[OldGoldy]

I had a quote from an offical ZF (=Hurth) repairer to overhaul an HBW150 for £650 ... and i've seen new units for up to £1300. Also, NOS for about £800 IRRC, but if yours is of uncertain condition then I guess it might be best to invite offers or auction ?

Thanks guys,

 

....the reconditioner's tags have gone, but we can trust the integrity of the original owner,

(who, I'm told, bought a new box due to time constraints (boat sold)).

 

So, I guess it's auction time!