Choosing First Riding Mower

PeoplesChicken said:
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.
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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.
 
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.
 
Collegefbfan said:
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.
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Husqvarna is a solid machine especially with a Kawasaki.
 
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.
 
Collegefbfan said:
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.
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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
 
outofyourmind said:
This is the rider I had, to mow over an acre when I was a kid.
Yeah, it would beat you to death, but was indistructable

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If that's an old gravely, they lasted forever. The only reason people gave up on them is you couldn't get parts any longer.
 
PeoplesChicken said:
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.
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There are two types of John Deere lawn tractors. The ones sold in lowes and home depot and the ones sold at an authorized John Deere location. The JD's sold in home depot and lowes have engines made by Briggs and Stratton. Everything from the decks to the steering components and suspension are cheap. The models sold at John Deere locations have gas and diesel engines made by JD that are far superior. The decks are far heavier and they have an actual suspension. They are also 3 and 4 times more.

Still not my favorite mower.
 
PeoplesChicken said:
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Personally, I think that walk-behinds do the best job but at some point I am not going to be able to walk my yard so I am looking at something like this
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lmao...that's an odd looking machine.
 
I've always kind of adopted the cheaper the better with mowers. Run the bitch into the ground over the next 20 years, and then go buy another. I gotta new troy bilt pony last year. Same as the one before, that hit the 20 year mark with minimal maintenance. It's got a B&S engine. Works fine.
 
if you're willing to pony up the cash, exmark is as good as it gets.
 
beardown07 said:
I've always kind of adopted the cheaper the better with mowers. Run the bitch into the ground over the next 20 years, and then go buy another. I gotta new troy bilt pony last year. Same as the one before, that hit the 20 year mark with minimal maintenance. It's got a B&S engine. Works fine.
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I’ve got Troy Bill I can’t kill. Now it’s no frills without self propelled or anything fancy but it cranks first pull every time.

I keep it as backup or if there is some sketchy areas that need to be cut.

Troy Bilt doesn’t get the respect it deserves.
 
Collegefbfan said:
I have always had big yards and push mowers. And I have always had bad luck with small engine equipment. We have been paying someone to mow the yard for years now. I came into a little money and saved some also. Looking to purchase first riding mower. The yard is about 3/4 of an acre and mainly flat. Trying to stay within $3000. I am thinking of sticking with a locally owned place/dealer and avoid big box stores if possible. I am looking at the Husqvarna that has a Kawasaki engine for around $2900. There is a John Deere model S220 I am also looking at (but the folks at this store acted as if they didn't care to have our business). Any other brands/models to consider or stay away from? Thanks.
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I have a husqvarna with the kawasaki engine.

Fucking love it.

Bad thing is I have a 64" cut. Too big in all reality for my yard.
 
Collegefbfan said:
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.
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