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Thinking about buying a new mower.. Any experts?
Posted on 8/4/12 at 12:33 am
Posted on 8/4/12 at 12:33 am
If you were going to spend somewhere between 3-4 grand (broke college kid, not an OT baller) on a mower, what would you buy?
I'm mowing about 7 yards right now just for some extra income but debating making it my job next summer. I'm pretty mower ignorant.
I'm mowing about 7 yards right now just for some extra income but debating making it my job next summer. I'm pretty mower ignorant.
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Posted on 8/4/12 at 1:02 am to tennessee391
3-4 k is Baller money for a damn mower in my world.
I have one yard to cut 0.8 Acres
And I have a cub cadet 2815
52" cut. It's 12 years old. Yes 12.
Next mower, if this one ever dies, will be a ZTR type.
I have one yard to cut 0.8 Acres
And I have a cub cadet 2815
52" cut. It's 12 years old. Yes 12.
Next mower, if this one ever dies, will be a ZTR type.
Posted on 8/4/12 at 1:13 am to SenseiBuddy
I'm using my dad's cub cadet right now and it does fine but it just has a 38'' cut plus I'd rather do it all on my own without having to rely on his.. even though he doesn't mind and I live at home. 
I was thinking a ZTR type I just don't know much about them. Are there brands to avoid? John Deere, Scag, Cub Cadet, Husquavarna, etc.. what's best?
I was thinking a ZTR type I just don't know much about them. Are there brands to avoid? John Deere, Scag, Cub Cadet, Husquavarna, etc.. what's best?
Posted on 8/4/12 at 1:53 am to tennessee391
Get a used one with low hours (sub 500). Gravely, Scag, Exmark, Hustler, Toro (commercial version) Grasshopper, dixie chopper and Kubota are all money.
4K will go a long way.
4K will go a long way.
Posted on 8/4/12 at 7:19 am to tennessee391
If you're buying a mower to mow a few yards, one of your main concerns should be parts and service! If u buy any brand and there's no dealer to support it or parts are not readily available and that mower breaks down, it's gonna get put u behind. It's one thing for a homeowner to have his mower in the shop for a week but it'll cost u customers to be down that long.
Like it was mentioned earlier your 4k is better spent on a used commercial grade unit than a small residential unit!
Like it was mentioned earlier your 4k is better spent on a used commercial grade unit than a small residential unit!
Posted on 8/4/12 at 7:32 am to tennessee391
Somethings to consider, what size trailer do you have, do you need to get into fenced areas, how big are the yards and how much time do you have for these yards to cut and travel between them each week, are you planing on your other equipment(edger, line trimmer, blower, etc...)
3-4 grand can buy you a decent new walk behind hydro model or a good used zero turn or stand on.
Since its not a full-time use as of now, I'd suggest getting a lightly used hydro walk behind with a sulky, around 48-60" depending on your yards and if need to get into a fence, you might need smaller. You should be able to get one for sub 3k.
As for brand, like stated, choose one with a larger local business. Yes you can order online parts, but your customers won't like the week or so you will be waiting on shipping.
Are you thinking of doing a one man crew or more.
3-4 grand can buy you a decent new walk behind hydro model or a good used zero turn or stand on.
Since its not a full-time use as of now, I'd suggest getting a lightly used hydro walk behind with a sulky, around 48-60" depending on your yards and if need to get into a fence, you might need smaller. You should be able to get one for sub 3k.
As for brand, like stated, choose one with a larger local business. Yes you can order online parts, but your customers won't like the week or so you will be waiting on shipping.
Are you thinking of doing a one man crew or more.
Posted on 8/4/12 at 7:57 am to tennessee391
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And I have a cub cadet 2815
Like the kind you get at Lowe's or Home Depot?
This post was edited on 8/4/12 at 8:01 am
Posted on 8/4/12 at 9:01 am to Tchefuncte Tiger
When I bought my house I looked at ztr but just could not justify getting one. I bought a Deere 135. 5 years and it never lets me down. Change the oil and put gas in it is all I ever do. You can get three of those for a ztr.
Posted on 8/4/12 at 10:34 am to Art Vandelay
quote:I'm kinda in the same boat. Have an old John Deere that runs real good, no problems, having hard time parting with it, and bucks, and justifying it.
When I bought my house I looked at ztr but just could not justify getting one. I bought a Deere 135. 5 years and it never lets me down. Change the oil and put gas in it is all I ever do. You can get three of those for a ztr.
If and when I do, it'll be an exmark. When you do it right, it only hurts ONE time.
Posted on 8/4/12 at 10:39 am to tennessee391
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I'm mowing about 7 yards right now
professional grade walk behind
Posted on 8/4/12 at 11:30 am to tennessee391
Kabota's are the best around... But I'm not sure if you can touch one for 3-4 K. I would stay away from John Dere... You are paying for the name and you can get a lot more for your money with other brands.
Posted on 8/4/12 at 2:09 pm to Me Bite
I picked up a 36 in hydro walk behind pull start 15 hp kohler for 1700. The pumps are the same pumps used on every hydro i have looked at heavy gauge deck its a asian counterfeit of something but it mows great at 1/2 the price of other mowers in its class. I have to keep up with 3 yards and its perfect for what i do. Most commercial mowing people trash them because most of it is made in china 
but the key parts are quality. google it you can prob find someone that has em in stock. LINK
but the key parts are quality. google it you can prob find someone that has em in stock. LINKPosted on 8/4/12 at 2:21 pm to tennessee391
Get the most horsepower you can get in the price range. Other than that buy from somewhere that has good service. No matter what you will need parts for it one day.
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