On 2/7/03 20:46, in article , "Chas Hurst"
wrote:2/7/03 20:46


"Ron B" wrote in message
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On 2/1/03 23:43, in article ,
"Brigitte J." wrote:2/1/03 23:43


"Ryan" wrote in message
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I am thinking about buying one of those Sears riding lawn mowers. We
have
over an acre of grass/lawn. I am 6 foot tall and weight 250 pounds. I
am
new
to this, so I would appreciate it if you can tell me which type of one
I
should buy. How many horse power, and type of transmission? If you
bought
one, how much should I pay? Can I get it cheaper if I go to a Sales ,
catalog store. Thank you Ryan




We purchased a Craftsman lawnmower 2 years ago. It is junk. I would
recommend buying something else.

Brigitte


IMHO, You should purchase a Craftsman mower IF you are willing to purchase
another mower in a couple or years or so.

For an education, take a look at your local automotive center and see for
yourself how many units are 'in for repair' during the season.

You usually get what you pay for no matter what...

Spend $2K or so, and you get a piece of junk in most cases...

Spend $5K and you will usually have a machine that can last a few
seasons
of use.

I have a Cub Cadet (Model 3235) that is built like a tank and I expect to
have MANY years of service from it without problems with proper
maintenance.

I will NEVER again purchase a less capable machine in any case...

Ron

If I had $5k to spend on lawn mowing, I would hire someone. I bought a
Craftsman lawn tractor 2 years ago. Cost $1400, paid a little more for the
17hp Kohler engine. I've had zero problems, but it only cuts my lawn and
sucks up the leaves. About 2-3 hrs every 5-7 days.
And it's made in the USA, including the tires.

Chas Hurst


Glad you are so far happy with you Craftsman riding mower. IMHO, you will
soon find many problems that will crop up. I hope you don't, but with my
past experience, you will soon have many problems.

The construction of my Cub 3235 is far superior to other mowers that I have
examined. I hope that you don't have the problems that I had, but even if
you don't, I only hope that you will consider what superior engineering will
give you in the end.

Even more than twice the price, I have a machine that should last many years
with less trouble...

Ron