Choosing First Riding Mower

[outofyourmind]

Says 34"

Zero Turn Lawn Mowers | Gravely

Compact enough to slip through a 36” gate, yet powerful enough to pack a commercial punch, the Compact-Pro is perfect for managing multiple residential yards.

www.gravely.com

 

[broncosmitty]

Are we talking new or used? Or am I looking in the wrong places? They seem out of my price range from what google is showing me.

Maybe prices have jumped? I might’ve bought pre pandemic.

 

[broncosmitty]

From my experience JD doesn't really make a good small engine machine. Even their lawn tractors have become pretty cheap and they used to be the top of the line. They seem more invested in farm tractors and heavy machinery. Yet, they still expect you to pay for the name.

For farm machinery they are great here.

They’ll come to a field for maintenance en sech. But I’ve never bought anything for personal use.

 

[Collegefbfan]

Mainly a regular rider. Not zero turn. A dealer has a Husqvarna 48 inch cut with a Kawasaki engine for a little over $3000. Might be the route I go.

 

[PeoplesChicken]

Mainly a regular rider. Not zero turn. A dealer has a Husqvarna 48 inch cut with a Kawasaki engine for a little over $3000. Might be the route I go.

Husqvarna is a solid machine especially with a Kawasaki.

 

[PeoplesChicken]

Says 34"

Zero Turn Lawn Mowers | Gravely

Compact enough to slip through a 36” gate, yet powerful enough to pack a commercial punch, the Compact-Pro is perfect for managing multiple residential yards.

www.gravely.com

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Good lord that is a tank! I love it

 

[Collegefbfan]

I am reading some mixed reviews on this Husqvarna TS 148X. Talked to the guy at the dealer, and it seems like a good machine. Now, I know we can't trust all the reviews, good and bad. And it depends on how an individual has taken care of and treated the equipment. I do trust a local dealer standing behind their product. We shall see.

 

[PeoplesChicken]

I am reading some mixed reviews on this Husqvarna TS 148X. Talked to the guy at the dealer, and it seems like a good machine. Now, I know we can't trust all the reviews, good and bad. And it depends on how an individual has taken care of and treated the equipment. I do trust a local dealer standing behind their product. We shall see.

Always a good idea to go with a local dealer. They have a reputation in the community so they are more likely to make things right if there are issues.

A golden rule that I learned from my Dad is if you take care of your mower it should last you a long time. Every fall I tear it down, clean the deck and winterize it. Then in the spring I change the oil, gas and fuel filters, grease and sharpen the blades