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Need a new lawn mower
Posted on 8/5/18 at 8:34 am
Posted on 8/5/18 at 8:34 am
Never had a riding mower before. Got roughly an acre of relatively flat yard to mow.
I know you get what you pay for, but what specifics should I look for? HP? Cutting width? Particular brands to avoid?
Not getting a zero turn. Basic steering wheel model is good enough.
I know you get what you pay for, but what specifics should I look for? HP? Cutting width? Particular brands to avoid?
Not getting a zero turn. Basic steering wheel model is good enough.
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Posted on 8/5/18 at 8:35 am to Dale Murphy
You can probably pick one up outside your local Home Depot for free. There will be a bunch standing around.
Posted on 8/5/18 at 8:37 am to DustyDinkleman
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You can probably pick one up outside your local Home Depot for free. There will be a bunch standing around.
Good idea. I may try that today.
Posted on 8/5/18 at 8:37 am to Dale Murphy
The time it takes to get some serious responses out of the OT, you could have bought your mower, did the acre, and be reclined back drinking a cold beer.
Posted on 8/5/18 at 8:38 am to Dale Murphy
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Not getting a zero turn. Basic steering wheel model is good enough.
Do you have a lot of trees and such to maneuver around?
I’m partial to John Deere. I would avoid Murray and Club Cadet.
Posted on 8/5/18 at 8:38 am to Dale Murphy
Posted on 8/5/18 at 8:38 am to Dale Murphy
Somone on here did some good research on mowers a while back. Maybe Will Cover. It had a lot of info. I’ll try to find it if I don’t go boat riding. I’m in the market for a mower also.
Posted on 8/5/18 at 8:43 am to Dale Murphy
I’d just go to Home Depot or Lowe’s and buy a 46” cut or wider. You’ll probably get 15 years out of it with proper maintenance and keep it clean.
Posted on 8/5/18 at 8:44 am to Dale Murphy
My late father-in-law had roughly 1.5 acres he had to cut weekly this time of year and every 2 weeks in the fall/winter and he did so with a John Deere 110 model that worked fine for him.
I believe it was a 42 inch cut and cost about $1200 at the time. I don't really think they've gone up all that much and have held a pretty steady price over the years.
ETA: Checked HD and Lowe's and this mower is now $1700. We may have paid more since it was over 10 years ago now.
I believe it was a 42 inch cut and cost about $1200 at the time. I don't really think they've gone up all that much and have held a pretty steady price over the years.
ETA: Checked HD and Lowe's and this mower is now $1700. We may have paid more since it was over 10 years ago now.
This post was edited on 8/5/18 at 8:50 am
Posted on 8/5/18 at 8:48 am to pioneerbasketball
I have seriously contemplated buying a few goats for the back yard.
In response to a few other replies, we have a few trees but not enough to warrant a zero turn. I was hoping to stay around the $1500 range if possible.
In response to a few other replies, we have a few trees but not enough to warrant a zero turn. I was hoping to stay around the $1500 range if possible.
Posted on 8/5/18 at 8:50 am to Dale Murphy
I have a Husqvarna LGT 2654. I have never had an ounce of trouble from it. The 54" cut is pretty good at knocking out big yards. It does scalp a little on the short hills.
It has an hour meter so you can buy one used with low hours and save about $1k. They are in the $2300 range new.
Murray sucks. MTD sucks. MTD also makes many of the other major brands.
I know you are up north but forget which side of the state you settled into. The Monroe area doesn't have any on Craigslist.
It has an hour meter so you can buy one used with low hours and save about $1k. They are in the $2300 range new.
Murray sucks. MTD sucks. MTD also makes many of the other major brands.
I know you are up north but forget which side of the state you settled into. The Monroe area doesn't have any on Craigslist.
Posted on 8/5/18 at 8:51 am to Dale Murphy
You can pick up a good zero turn used for that price.
Same advice for the OP.
I've seen several cub cadets for that price. They are decent units with a good deck.
Same advice for the OP.
I've seen several cub cadets for that price. They are decent units with a good deck.
Posted on 8/5/18 at 8:55 am to thejudge
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I've seen several cub cadets for that price.
Cub Cadet used to be a top rated mower. They were bought out years ago by MTD and it shows. They are not very heavy duty.
The OP is a big Viking warrior and does not need anything lightweight.
Posted on 8/5/18 at 8:55 am to Dale Murphy
I've had a John Deere LA110 for 14 years and I beat the crap out of it and it's still going with no repairs needed. Get a smaller deck if you have small slopes or lumps and bumps in the yard. The wider the deck, the more gouging as you drive over the slopes.
Posted on 8/5/18 at 8:55 am to Hangit
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I know you are up north but forget which side of the state you settled into.
West Monroe. Would prefer to buy new, purely for the warranty. I don't want to get burned with buying someone else's problem.
Posted on 8/5/18 at 8:56 am to Hangit
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The OP is a big Viking warrior and does not need anything lightweight.
I have a 15 year old son that will be doing most of the mowing.
Posted on 8/5/18 at 8:56 am to Dale Murphy
If you buy a Deere no shop will fix or service it other than a Deere dealer who will sodomize you dry.
Posted on 8/5/18 at 9:04 am to Dale Murphy
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I don't want to get burned with buying someone else's problem.
I bought mine with 56 hours on it from a guy that downsized to a condo. He asked $900 for it. I didn't even make him an offer.
Posted on 8/5/18 at 9:05 am to Dale Murphy
Parents have a 30 year old snapper that still runs like a champ. Send it to the local dealer for a $100 tune up every couple of years thats it.
Key for small engines is ethanol free gas.
Key for small engines is ethanol free gas.
This post was edited on 8/5/18 at 9:06 am
Posted on 8/5/18 at 9:06 am to Dale Murphy
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but what specifics should I look for?
one with a beer holder
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