We bought the John Deere 110 at the end of the season last year and my
husband uses it on our slightly less than 1 acre yard. He loves it and
actually looks forward to cutting the grass now. I think (but ask if you are
interested in this) you can buy a seat with a higher back for this tractor.

"John" wrote in message
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For that money (actually just slightly more) the John Deere stuff is going
to make you happier than the Craftsman. I'm speaking from my own
experience.
I have a 3 year old John Deere that is now the L110 and costs about 1650
at
home depot. It's a 17.5hp Kohler single with a 42 inch deck that mulches,
blows or bags (bagger of course is extra if you want it). I mow about the
same size yard as you and I am very pleased with the mower. Smooth and
quiet
for a single cylinder mower. I've owned Craftsman and this is just far
better. It's not going to be like the heavier more expensive JD's but
still
a far better product for the money.

John

"Dave R" wrote in message
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I am new to this group so I don't know if this subject has been covered.
I
would like some opinions on which riding lawn mowers are best for around
$1500. We've been looking on the net at Sears and Lowes and I'm kinda of
going towards Sears. We live in the east and our yard is only about 1/2
acre. I'm disabled so the old push mower must go. Any information would
be
helpful. Thanks.