on 10/5/2007 7:59 PM Srgnt Billko said the following:
"willshak" wrote in message
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on 10/5/2007 5:53 PM Steveo said the following:
"Srgnt Billko" wrote:
"Steveo" wrote in message
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wrote:
OOOPPS. I also forgot to mention that they are all metal. The hood
on higher priced john deere and such have plastic hoods. Go figure,
pay less for better construction!
I'd take a fiberglass mowing deck over a steel unit, no corrosion.
I've never seen a fiberglass mowing deck - but I don't think that is
what
he is refering to. I think he meant steel vs fiberglass HOOD.
I know THAT, I'm just saying plastic is not always inferior to steel as a
construction material.
You've never seen one because it would last too long.
Nice try at saving face, but no cigar.
Bill
Not that it makes much difference - but I don't think he means "fiberglass".
I think he means one of the stronger plastics. There are some pretty strong
but they won't resist fatigue like steel will.
The OP was not talking about a mower deck. He was talking about a
tractor hood (bonnet). I suppose fiberglass would make nice fenders
too, but that doesn't address the plastic hood costing more than a metal
hood.
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Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
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