08-09-2004, 07:59 PM
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Doug Miller wrote:
In article , wyattwrigh=
(Wyatt Wright) wrote:
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I'm in the market for a new riding mower/lawn tractor. I mow about
3/4 acre of grass in a flat yard with few obstacles. The only thing
that I will do with this mower is cut grass and pick up leaves in the
fall. I may buy an airator in the future and possible a cart, but
that's it.
I may buy a cheaper model from a box store, but prefer to go with
something a little better built from a dealer that can service and
repair the unit in the future. For me, that means Toro or John Deere
- I'm not sure if there is a Cub Cadet or Simplicity dealer in my
area. I know many people love their Deere's, but I'm not sure that I
want to spend the $$ [...]
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Three-quarters of an acre will wear out one of the box-store riding mowe=
rs in=20
only a few years. Those things are *not* built for extensive use. So you=
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right to be looking at Toro or John Deere.
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BS. My cheap ass ($1600), 18hp B&S, 42" 3 bladed mower, Agway bought,=20
Murray built, garden tractor/mower has been running for over 10 years=20
and I have a 1 acre plot of land ( minus buildings, pool, and driveway). =
In the spring, and wet summers, I have to mow twice a week. My land is=20
not flat, and I climb 30=BA slopes on both sides of my driveway.=20
Additionally, the tractor serves as a platform for an attached 48" snow=20
blower, and is used throughout the winter, cleaning my 100', 2 lane=20
driveway, plus 3 neighbor's driveways. I live in NY.
But they *are* pretty pricey.
Have you considered buying a used JD model from a JD dealer? That's what=
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a few years ago when my MTD bit the dust. Paid less for a used JD than I=
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have for a new MTD, and it's held up pretty well -- still has a few more=
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of life left in it, I'm sure.
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