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Vanity - What Brand of Riding Lawn Mower is Best?
My dark and forboding mind....... | 02/24/2018 | Red Badger

Posted on 02/24/2018 10:13:46 AM PST by Red Badger

Will have to buy a riding lawn mower soon.

Have never owned one.

42 Inch seem to be the right size for my yard.

Have no experience with any, so I ask for your comments and suggestions on what brand to look at and what to stay away from...........................


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Chit/Chat; Education; Outdoors
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To: Red Badger

Arguably who you buy it from is more important than the model. I would recommend finding somebody local who sells equipment to professionals. Someone that will maintain the product responsibly if there is a problem. A little bit of research an extra money now could save you tremendous headaches down the road.


21 posted on 02/24/2018 10:23:19 AM PST by bramps (It's the Islam, stupid!)
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To: Red Badger

Just adding to my previous post. I would talk to some local landscapers. See what they use and see who they buy it from.


22 posted on 02/24/2018 10:24:13 AM PST by bramps (It's the Islam, stupid!)
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To: Frapster

I have only considered width.

I live in Florida, so it’s a pretty flat yard..............


23 posted on 02/24/2018 10:24:32 AM PST by Red Badger (The people who call Trump a tyrant are the same people who want the president to confiscate weapons.)
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To: Red Badger
Vanity - What Brand of Riding Lawn Mower is Best?

One that the wife is happiest driving with.....

24 posted on 02/24/2018 10:25:30 AM PST by Hot Tabasco (My cat is not fat, she is just big boned........)
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To: Red Badger

I got a 2006 17 horse Yard Machine (lightly used) for $600 about 8 years ago. 42 inch cut I think. No problems but pretty light use here in the mountains due to short mowing season. Well, maybe not, I mow about an acre plus two other smaller yards that it gets used on.


25 posted on 02/24/2018 10:25:34 AM PST by SaxxonWoods (DACA is going to be a riot!)
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To: CodeToad

I have an LX John Deere I bought from a dealer in 2003, 9500 hrson it, irs about to give up ghost will but another.


26 posted on 02/24/2018 10:25:38 AM PST by sarge83
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To: Red Badger
I have a 42" Cub Cadet that I bought about 5 yrs ago.

Haven't had any problems and only had to replace the battery on it.

Works good and I'm happy with it.

27 posted on 02/24/2018 10:26:41 AM PST by A Cyrenian (I donated to FreeRepublic's fund to exist. Will you please?)
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To: Red Badger

According to Pelosi riding mowers are on the front line of stopping illegal aliens.. Ride On!


28 posted on 02/24/2018 10:26:54 AM PST by DivineMomentsOfTruth ("Thanking the Lord Jesus every day for President Donald J. Trump")
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To: Red Badger

I mow about four acres every week in the summer at my farm. Four years ago I bought a Gravely 50 inch zero turn with a 24 HP Kawazaki engine. Gravely advertises that they’re the oldest lawnmower maker in the USA. I’ve had no problems with mine.


29 posted on 02/24/2018 10:28:15 AM PST by Ammo Republic 15
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To: Red Badger

If you know or see anyone that mows for a living or see some
mowing a neighbors yard I’d stop and ask a few questions of
them about the equipment they use. Good luck.

https://www.google.com/search?q=john+deere+riding+mowers&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjDi5Xvlb_ZAhVsm-AKHeAVAZ4Q_sUBCLEDKAAwCw&biw=1024&bih=669

https://www.google.com/search?q=cub+cadet+riding+mower&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjP3Jy9lr_ZAhUSMt8KHTI2AtkQ_sUBCJoDKAEwCw&biw=1024&bih=669

https://www.google.com/search?q=craftsman+riding+mower&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjP3Jy9lr_ZAhUSMt8KHTI2AtkQ_sUBCJsDKAIwCw&biw=1024&bih=669

https://www.google.com/search?q=husqvarna+riding+lawn+mower&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjP3Jy9lr_ZAhUSMt8KHTI2AtkQ_sUBCJwDKAMwCw&biw=1024&bih=669

https://www.google.com/search?q=toro+riding+mowers&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjP3Jy9lr_ZAhUSMt8KHTI2AtkQ_sUBCJ0DKAQwCw&biw=1024&bih=669


30 posted on 02/24/2018 10:28:53 AM PST by deport
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To: Hot Tabasco

That’s why I’m buying one...........B^)


31 posted on 02/24/2018 10:30:12 AM PST by Red Badger (The people who call Trump a tyrant are the same people who want the president to confiscate weapons.)
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To: Randy Larsen

I totally agree. We have always bought John Deere. But, for our cabin we bought a cub cadet. It is so comfortable. That is the only kind we will buy from here forward.


32 posted on 02/24/2018 10:30:34 AM PST by mcathyslby
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To: Red Badger

I like JD but the upgraded line from the dealer, not the big box store stuff.

You get what you pay for.

Plastic vs metal
Bushings vs bearings
Belts vs gears

Sold my JD garden tractor last spring. It was a 2000 and still running great.

That is the other question... Lawn mower or garden tractor...


33 posted on 02/24/2018 10:30:47 AM PST by Bitman
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To: Red Badger

https://www.consumerreports.org/lawn-tractors/best-riding-mower-for-your-property/


34 posted on 02/24/2018 10:30:52 AM PST by taxcontrol (Stupid should hurt)
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To: Red Badger
Ford 9N circa 1950's. Belly deck.

Will run forever. 26hp. 4 cylinder. $189.00 to rebuild completely.

35 posted on 02/24/2018 10:31:11 AM PST by blackdog
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To: Red Badger

Yep, Deere if money is not a factor. Otherwise Simplicity. Do not buy an MTD or any of their private-label brands unless you want to be doing it again in 5-10 years.

Sites like: http://gardentractortalk.com/forums/

Homework.


36 posted on 02/24/2018 10:31:12 AM PST by bigbob (Trust Trump. Trust Sessions. The Great Awakening is at hand...MAGA!)
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To: bramps
I would talk to some local landscapers. See what they use and see who they buy it from.

I can't speak Spanish...................

37 posted on 02/24/2018 10:31:21 AM PST by Red Badger (The people who call Trump a tyrant are the same people who want the president to confiscate weapons.)
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To: Red Badger

I have this one (I do the mowing; about an acre total, lots of hills, takes me about 2 hours if I hustle) and I don’t know how I lived without it!

We bought it locally, not from Home Depot. I got a slightly better price. Again, I absolutely love it, love it, LOVE IT!

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ariens-Zoom-42-in-19-HP-Kohler-V-Twin-Zero-Turn-Riding-Mower-915213/301194443


38 posted on 02/24/2018 10:31:35 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Red Badger

39 posted on 02/24/2018 10:32:19 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Red Badger

They do. Zero-Turn rigs, great for steep gradients and corners. Expensive though, aimed more towards contractors and businesses I think.


40 posted on 02/24/2018 10:32:52 AM PST by Wyrd bið ful aræd (Flag burners can go screw -- I'm mighty PROUD of that ragged old flag)
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