John Deere WE80 self propelled mower

[gman2304]

I have a chance to buy one. 6 hp Kawasaki with pressurized oiling and oil filter, 3 speed self propelled, 21" aluminum deck with bagger or mulch capable with a mulch plug. These were made by Eastman industries for JD. Steel wheels with replaceable tires, zirk fittings on the wheels etc. These were marketed for commercial applications and sold for $1,200 when new. I have a JD 14 sb and a JD JX75 which are great mowers, but have always wanted the Eastman built JD. The seller is asking $200 but it seems like a good deal for such a high end mower that's built like a tank. This thing weighs 125 lbs, but nothing made now afaik can compare. I missed out on a Eastman equivalent a few years ago. Is anyone here familiar with this mower?

 

[JTK]

Very nice mowers. I've only seen one or two in person and rarely see them for sale. I could see that weight taking a toll on you depending on your usage. If it's something you want, for $150 or so, why not!

 

[dlundblad]

The engine would need a FL1A. Just because, you know.. Lol.

 

[gman2304]

The engine would need a FL1A. Just because, you know.. Lol.

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A few pipe reducers from Lowe's, and it will be barely noticeable.....

 

[bubbatime]

Cool to look at and appreciate its engineering, not actually cool to use. Too heavy, too cumbersome, wears you out.

I've owned them all (literally)(I bought and sold mowers for 3 years as a hobby and to make money, have owned hundreds of them)

AND I highly recommend the Toro Super Recycler with personal pace for a "user" mower that you'll actually use and appreciate and it wont wear you out.

I've gotten them in great condition for as little as $5 on Craigslist. A typical nice one will set you back $75-$125, WAY better mower than anything new, and well, any 21" mower period.