Hi Iowa:
ok I live in DSM IA by drake so comments about "rural" might be off
course also mine are vint 93 (flood). I bought a 46/ MTD/Monkeyward 20
hp briggs back in winter 93 with snow blower attach for less than 2k
Apx 50/50) and have used since. Like mach so well bought another exact
like it for 850 new from monkey in say 95 (winter trac) takes day to
switchj use first 1 mow 1 acre every week 3+ acre every 3 - 5 wks as
needed bought snow blade grass catcher bumper sun umb 6 sets blades
monkey when outa busn $4 set as well as when CT farm & country folded W
Miss. except for 'normal" repairs ( filters belts blades oil plugs (1
once) 2? yrs ago) spent $100 on starter (burnt out with 500 amp car
start at -20F) front axcel($20) front major axcel (35) @ 1/2 hr fix and
2 idler pulleys (15) stamped USSR. So for less than 4 k have 2
trac/decks 2 snow blades 2 grass catcher bumper chains sun bonnet 46
blower etc. Hard 2 buy green at that price plus mention push snow 5
block plus street mow commty lots several times plus move wood dirt etc
around stead (1.5) acre.

Buy older several (parts) avoid green IMHO

Part guy said cheap on parts.

Pat R


Iowa883 wrote:
I am looking for a new riding mower as you all know by now , if you have
been reading this newsgroup .
How are MTD mowers ? What brands do they actually make ?
Will they hold up to 1 1/2 acres of rural Iowa lawn ? If so, how many years
is your prediction ?
Thanks,
Iowa883