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re: Recommend a riding mower that doesn't suck
Posted on 7/23/14 at 10:39 pm to bootlegger
Posted on 7/23/14 at 10:39 pm to bootlegger
quote:Those things last 30 years. Dunno about the new ones though because I haven't ever messed with one.
+1 for a good ole snapper rear-engine, single blade.
OP, I'd look at a used commercial one. See if you can bring someone who knows what they are doing to the purchase and make sure there aren't thousands on repairs needed
Posted on 7/23/14 at 11:05 pm to Hammertime
Don't put a kid on no damn commercial mower. You fukers crazy?
OP, snapper rear engine rider is the best in your price range. All other big box store riders are MTD. You know, the Walmart Murry crap.
OP, snapper rear engine rider is the best in your price range. All other big box store riders are MTD. You know, the Walmart Murry crap.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 6:39 am to meauxjeaux2
Why are commercial mowers considered a must these days?
They are made to run 60+ hours A WEEK. Your average guy won't put much more than 60 hours on one a year. They cost much more than your basic riding tractor.
I think my old man paid ~3500 for his and he can cut an acre and a half in a little over an hour.
No need for a commercial mower for the guy to teach his kid how to work. Just get a non-box store model john deere.
ETA: looks like the x300 is a hair under 3500 new. That's a pretty badass mower. I'd get the kid something a little smaller unless there's a chance you might start using it instead of the belly mower.
I was running a 185 horse tractor at 15, so idk why I'm even concerned
They are made to run 60+ hours A WEEK. Your average guy won't put much more than 60 hours on one a year. They cost much more than your basic riding tractor.
I think my old man paid ~3500 for his and he can cut an acre and a half in a little over an hour.
No need for a commercial mower for the guy to teach his kid how to work. Just get a non-box store model john deere.
ETA: looks like the x300 is a hair under 3500 new. That's a pretty badass mower. I'd get the kid something a little smaller unless there's a chance you might start using it instead of the belly mower.
I was running a 185 horse tractor at 15, so idk why I'm even concerned
This post was edited on 7/24/14 at 6:42 am
Posted on 7/24/14 at 7:55 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:
looks like the x300 is a hair under 3500 new. That's a pretty badass mower. I'd get the kid something a little smaller unless there's a chance you might start using it instead of the belly mower.
I had a JD X300 when lived at a different place but had just an acre then. I loved it especially after having a junk piece of Troy Bilt.
I'm leaning to waiting on the mower, we're over half way through this mowing season, and possibly getting a zero turn next year, Bad Boys are popular in these parts and on the lesser side money wise. Our property is flat so no worries on hills/slopes.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 8:07 am to CAT
Kid is 12 and your not confortable with him driving a mowing tractor?
Posted on 7/24/14 at 8:37 am to Coon
quote:
Kid is 12 and your not confortable with him driving a mowing tractor?
No, not really. He can barely reach the pedals good enough without coming off the seat. Not talking about a garden tractor here, 24HP diesel tractor with loader etc.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 8:59 am to CAT
Same here man... I cut most of mine with the tractor and bought a 46" Ariens from Home Depot just to cut right around the house.
What a piece of F'n chit. The deck snags on roots very easily and is about as strong as aluminum foil. Reverse quit working and sometimes the starter won't engage.
I'm about ready to kill it with fire.
What a piece of F'n chit. The deck snags on roots very easily and is about as strong as aluminum foil. Reverse quit working and sometimes the starter won't engage.
I'm about ready to kill it with fire.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 9:08 am to CAT
If he can't reach the pedals, I can dig your apprehension. But he's gonna hit a spurt in a year or two and be ready to drive it.
Subtle brag, I spent my summers on this from like 10 to 15 years old cutting grass...
Subtle brag, I spent my summers on this from like 10 to 15 years old cutting grass...
Posted on 7/24/14 at 9:52 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:
They are made to run 60+ hours A WEEK. Your average guy won't put much more than 60 hours on one a year. They cost much more than your basic riding tractor.
I tend to agree with this. Sure, i would like to have the best commercial mower, but is paying $6-7k very cost effective for the normal homeowner with ~1 acre?
Just get a decent brand name and take care of it. It will last at least 10-12 years, maybe more. Obviously a commercial mower would last long, but im sure i would want a new one by then anyway.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 10:01 am to SportTiger1
I have to agree these mowers are not really designed to cut that size acreage- why not add a little money and get this
For that much acreage you need something like this and it is on sale
PLUS Kohler is the engine of choice
On Sale buy now
I would opt for the pro deck heavier duty
Keep in mind at 2K you are not buying a commercial machine.
For that much acreage you need something like this and it is on sale
PLUS Kohler is the engine of choice
On Sale buy now
I would opt for the pro deck heavier duty
Keep in mind at 2K you are not buying a commercial machine.
This post was edited on 7/24/14 at 10:05 am
Posted on 7/24/14 at 11:07 am to 756
quote:
PLUS Kohler is the engine of choice
I've read Kawasaki was the engine of choice.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 11:28 am to SportTiger1
You won't get much less trouble out of a commercial one when years rather than hours are the main deteriorating factor.
It's just pissing money away IMO
It's just pissing money away IMO
Posted on 7/24/14 at 11:58 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
So someone please educate me on the difference between buying a JD at Home Depot/Lowes and buying one at a JD dealer. I'll be in the market for a riding mower for 1 acre in the next 6 months. I'd like to spend no more than $3k on one and don't really think I need a zero turn or something super fast. The wife would like to be able to use it.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:09 pm to VanRIch
They make specialty big box models that can be produced cheaply and quickly IIRC
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:59 pm to VanRIch
You have a different selection at a box store vs a dealer. The models available at box stores are economy models and the ones at the dealers are the quality ones.
There's exceptions but that's the jist of it.
There's exceptions but that's the jist of it.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:11 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Been looking at the Hustler Raptor 42" It's around 2799 with a fab deck and Kawasaki motor. Only drawback I saw was the sealed trannies. HOWEVER, I am under 1 acre and very flat ground.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:20 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
There are some that say the Cub Cadet is crap but my neighbor has one that is ten years old and my uncle has one about the same age and they both say they will replace theirs with another when it goes down. So I bought the Z Force 60" fab decked ZTR and I love it. I mow 3 acres and it wipes it out with a swiftness.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:30 pm to Teyeger
quote:
Cub Cadet
My Father in law just sold his commercial Cub Cadet from 15 yrs ago and upgraded to an Exmark Pioneer.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 3:10 pm to Teyeger
quote:
Cub Cadet
Mine is 8 yrs old. I put gas in it, sharpen the blades about every other year, plug flat tires, jump the original battery off everytime I need to mow, and have changed the oil once or twice I think. I cut right at an acre every 10 days or so, and it has never had a hiccup.
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