Thanks for the reply,john.  I read your message last night but I had not had time enough to speak with the owner, but did so today, so here is what I know.....
        The machine is gas, has good oil pressure, runs good, but needs a carb. rebuild, has 3 p.h., a repaint by a body shop (should be good) tires are okay, but cracked with age....so what...as long as they hold air and they do. I asked about whether or not it had a live PTO and he wasn't sure.... he says there is some sort of an added on (by the factory)gear box at the rear where thePTO comes out, but he wasn't sure what it was.  The owner wants $1800.00 and said he originally bought it because it was unusual.
     Perhaps I will go look at it tomorrow if I can get away for a couple of hours.
                        Cal