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Buying a New Lawn Mower, Need Recommendations
Posted on 9/30/11 at 10:54 am
Posted on 9/30/11 at 10:54 am
I've gone through two in the past 8 years. One was a Troy Built, the other and most recent one to crap out was a Toro. I'm thinking I need to invest in a higher end self propelled, mulcher mower. Any recommendations (other than those two brands)?
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Posted on 9/30/11 at 10:56 am to BoudinJoe
Was going to recommend something, then saw the last part. Good luck.
Posted on 9/30/11 at 10:56 am to BoudinJoe
John Deere, got one a few months back. JS46, self propelled, electric start. Haven't had any problems
Posted on 9/30/11 at 10:57 am to BoudinJoe
I have a Honda with the dual mulching blades and bagger.
Rear wheel drive also.
Rear wheel drive also.
Posted on 9/30/11 at 10:58 am to tigers84
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John Deere
Can you buy John Deere products at the local Home Depot or Lowes? I see nothing other than garbage on their websites.
Posted on 9/30/11 at 11:01 am to meauxjeaux2
MJ2 has the correct answer to the question.
Posted on 9/30/11 at 11:03 am to CajunFootball
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MJ2 has the correct answer to the question.
Posted on 9/30/11 at 11:04 am to BoudinJoe
I've got a goat. Serves two purposes. I also heard you can eat them. 
Posted on 9/30/11 at 11:04 am to CajunFootball
How much are you mowing and how much to you want to spend?
I had a 22" craftman that I never had a problem with I just needed something bigger but didn't want a riding mower.
I bought a Gravely WAW 34"
I had a 22" craftman that I never had a problem with I just needed something bigger but didn't want a riding mower.
I bought a Gravely WAW 34"
Posted on 9/30/11 at 11:06 am to meauxjeaux2
OK...thinking of going either Honda or John Deere. My budget is around $800.
Posted on 9/30/11 at 11:08 am to BoudinJoe
I hate to suggest Toro, but I've had one for four years and it starts on the first or second pull, every time. I've never had any trouble out of it and I sorta keep it properly maintained.
Now, from when I was 14-18 I cut 3-4 yards a week and I had two Lawn Boy mowers. A bagger at first, then saves for a self propelled mulcher. I beat the hell out of both of them and they ran and cut great.
Now, from when I was 14-18 I cut 3-4 yards a week and I had two Lawn Boy mowers. A bagger at first, then saves for a self propelled mulcher. I beat the hell out of both of them and they ran and cut great.
Posted on 9/30/11 at 11:10 am to BoudinJoe
Honda-just realize that the more gadget features you have, the morestuff goes wrong. I have a 3 in 1 Honda SR22 that bags, mulches or side-discharges. It is on its last legs, due to the deck rusting out, but has worked for 12+ years. It is not self-propelled, b/c I figured that would fall apart. You can get a great Honda Self=propelled for $500-600, and maybe even catch one on sale now, at the end of the mowing season.
Posted on 9/30/11 at 11:10 am to BoudinJoe
quote:You can get the mid grade Honda for around $500.
My budget is around $800.
Just make sure you get one with a 21" deck.
Posted on 9/30/11 at 11:11 am to CaptainsWafer
My Toro crapped out after 4 years. Main seal gasket and kill switch both bit the dust. I had to finish mowing my yard with a 1/4 inch of spewing oil on the deck and then had to pull the plug to get the mower to stop. $200 estimate to fix.
Posted on 9/30/11 at 11:14 am to BoudinJoe
Nothing runs like a Deere.
Posted on 9/30/11 at 11:15 am to bbvdd
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Nothing runs like a Deere.
That's true. There are better and worse things.
Posted on 9/30/11 at 11:20 am to CajunFootball
A John Deere it is. Buying American!
Posted on 9/30/11 at 11:22 am to BoudinJoe
Just get it from a John Deere dealer and not home depot or lowes
Posted on 9/30/11 at 11:23 am to bbvdd
That gravely looks sick. 
Posted on 9/30/11 at 11:26 am to CajunFootball
I use a Lesco 48" that I bough on craigslist for $50 with a blown engine.
Found a used 17 hp. Kawasaki commercial motor on ebay for $125.00.
It has the sulky too.
Found a used 17 hp. Kawasaki commercial motor on ebay for $125.00.
It has the sulky too.
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