I’ve got a Deere 345 which I bought thinking it was the Lexus of mowers. It’s more like the BMW of mowers, breaks down frequently and the parts are priced like they’re gold plated.
My neighbor got a Ferris ZTR which has 4 wheel coil-over suspension and it rides beautifully. I think that’s my next one.
... the parts are priced like they’re gold plated.
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My service guy just shakes his head every time he has to pick up parts for me. Mower deck belt was $100 on the 920.
The mowers are my dad’s - I just do the mowing & get them serviced. He’s old (98) & old-fashioned & thinks JDs are “the best” (they also gave him a nice hat LOL!). If I had to buy one with my $$, it wouldn’t be a JD - couldn’t afford it.