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re: Wide push mower?
Posted on 5/30/17 at 3:36 pm to meauxjeaux2
Posted on 5/30/17 at 3:36 pm to meauxjeaux2
thats only 36" right?
i'm looking at some in KY that are 48" for around $500
eta the one i've got my eye on has the same engine you mentioned
i'm looking at some in KY that are 48" for around $500
eta the one i've got my eye on has the same engine you mentioned
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Posted on 5/30/17 at 8:03 pm to White Bear
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dAmn, the commercial grade? I thought about one but couldn't justify the cost, plus electric clutch, the drive system, weight, etc spooked me.
Yup... tranny is a piece of shite
Posted on 5/30/17 at 8:04 pm to gmrkr5
Theyve had a lot of problems with those 30s
This post was edited on 5/30/17 at 8:09 pm
Posted on 5/30/17 at 9:53 pm to jimbeam
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Theyve had a lot of problems with those 30s
Yea i knew buying a push mower with 2 blades and multiple belts would likely bite me in the arse. This will be the first and only time I spend $400 to fix it. Next time it's going to the curb
Posted on 5/31/17 at 7:01 am to CAD703X
if you're not in any kind of hurry you can find one. And yes, that's the same motor that's on my mower.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 9:17 am to meauxjeaux2
do you have that little doohickey that attaches behind it that you stand on? does it have enough power to go up hills with that or should i just stick to walking behind it?
Posted on 5/31/17 at 9:31 am to CAD703X
Sulky/velke. If you have smaller than a 48" and matching motor typically the power isn't there. Especially up hills
Posted on 5/31/17 at 9:32 am to CAD703X
i have the 1 wheel Velky. Yes id absolutely does. Mine is the wheel belt drive. That's what you want. The hydros are unnecessary and very costly to maintain. Mine has the 5 speed Techumse Peerless transmission with reverse.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 9:33 am to CAD703X
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do you have that little doohickey that attaches behind it that you stand on? does it have enough power to go up hills with that or should i just stick to walking behind it?
That sounds like a death trap.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 9:34 am to jimbeam
quote:motor has nothing at all to do with the motors ability to pull a rider. The wheel drive belts tension is the only thing. The gearing in the transmission is just way too high to pull the motor down.
If you have smaller than a 48" and matching motor typically the power isn't there. Especially up hills
Posted on 5/31/17 at 9:51 am to meauxjeaux2
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i have the 1 wheel Velky. Yes id absolutely does. Mine is the wheel belt drive. That's what you want. The hydros are unnecessary and very costly to maintain. Mine has the 5 speed Techumse Peerless transmission with reverse.
i have no idea what any of that means. did you buy this separately? i think of this as a little metal pole that connects to the mower with a plate you stand on with 2 wheels.
please talk to me like i'm 3 on this
Posted on 5/31/17 at 11:32 am to CAD703X
Velke/sulky is what you are talking about.
He has a belt drive mower. The mower is propelled by a belt on the side of the mower. There are typically 5 gears.
The other option is a hydraulic powered mower but there's pumps to maintain and they're heavier. But they do have an actual reverse and you can choose speed easier and more precisely.
He has a belt drive mower. The mower is propelled by a belt on the side of the mower. There are typically 5 gears.
The other option is a hydraulic powered mower but there's pumps to maintain and they're heavier. But they do have an actual reverse and you can choose speed easier and more precisely.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 11:37 am to jimbeam
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Velke/sulky is what you are talking about.
He has a belt drive mower. The mower is propelled by a belt on the side of the mower. There are typically 5 gears.
The other option is a hydraulic powered mower but there's pumps to maintain and they're heavier. But they do have an actual reverse and you can choose speed easier and more precisely.
correct. The Velky/sulky attached with 2 bolts to the rear of the motor and you stand on it.
It's also way easier on your body on rough surface. Think standing with your knees bend for a rough boat ride.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 1:09 pm to meauxjeaux2
Is that the one you have? How much did it cost? Looks like something that shouldn't cost over $100 if it's just a metal plate and a wheel.
I will probably not use it in the beginning while I learn how to wield my new found mowing power.
$600 is 6 months worth of yard care if we paid for it so this thing will be an easy sell to the ball and chain.
Very excited.
I will probably not use it in the beginning while I learn how to wield my new found mowing power.
$600 is 6 months worth of yard care if we paid for it so this thing will be an easy sell to the ball and chain.
Very excited.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 1:11 pm to CAD703X
it came with the mower i bought 
Posted on 5/31/17 at 1:44 pm to meauxjeaux2
Posted on 5/31/17 at 1:52 pm to CAD703X
that's the exact same mower i have. Now, you don't need to be looking for only Lesco brand mowers. Scag,Exmark,Toro and a bunch of other manufacturers make belt drive walk behinds as well
Posted on 5/31/17 at 1:58 pm to meauxjeaux2
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that's the exact same mower i have. Now, you don't need to be looking for only Lesco brand mowers. Scag,Exmark,Toro and a bunch of other manufacturers make belt drive walk behinds as well
but then i can't come on here and beg you for advice
Posted on 5/31/17 at 1:59 pm to CAD703X
Sure you can. They're all very similarly made with just a handful of different engines. Especially belt walkbehinds, been around for years, basically the same
Posted on 5/31/17 at 2:06 pm to jimbeam
quote:exactly. But that Lesco actually looks like it may be in a little better condition than mine and I use mine twice a week on a 2 acre plot of land.
Sure you can. They're all very similarly made with just a handful of different engines. Especially belt walkbehinds, been around for years, basically the same
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