mower recomendations

[StevieC]

Call me silly looking but our (20 car length) driveway is the first to be clean and kept clean, while others are huffing/puffing with shovels and getting sprayed in the face using their snow blowers!

We are done in about 1/2 hour and enjoying our hot coffee while they are out there for 2-3 hours cursing.

 

[JTK]

Originally Posted By: built
Thanks for the relys, you all have brought up great points.
I would like to spend around a grand for a new mower that might be hard i'm not sure but if it is worth the extra money to have a mower that doesn't need repairs or that last a long times it would be worth the extra money.
A plow attachment would also be nice to have ,hadn't thought of that.does the deck have to be removed to use a plow?

what about the brands that lowes sells, they have jd, huskys,troy bilt,bolens.



That's a whole lot to ask out of a new machine for a grand. I would avoid the Lowes brands you are asking about, except for the JDs. If it's got to be new and you can only spend a grand, here's what I would suggest: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605...scriptionAnchor It's gear drive, you can buy a gauge wheel kit for the deck and Sears parts and service can come right to the house should you have issues.

Joel

 

[Flapjack23]

May be way more than you are looking for but check out Hustler ZRT mowers. They have a homeowner line that you can put a snowblower on. Way more than a grand though. I have a 60" Z I mow my 4 acres (under 2 hrs), my moms 1 acre (about 30 min), and my BIL uses. Only put about 80-100 hrs a year on it.

 

[JTK]

Originally Posted By: Flapjack23
May be way more than you are looking for but check out Hustler ZRT mowers. They have a homeowner line that you can put a snowblower on..


Just out of curiosity, which ones will accept snowblower? http://www.hustlerturf.com/products.html?catid=3 I'm with you on ZTRs. If you want to get your mowing done as fast as possible and your mowing is not too hilly or rough, a ZTR is the way to go.

Joel

 

[Flapjack23]

Its the Fast Track line. I cant find it online either, but I saw a brochure at my dealer. I'll see if I can find more info.

 

[built]

I think you're right JTK, How much over do i need to go to get a good mower.
The one you posted didn't get very good reviews from the five owners who posted.
I like the idea of maybe buying a JD from the dealer that is used but I don't like the idea that maybe it is used for a good reason and I don't want someone elses problems.

 

[JTK]

Originally Posted By: built
I like the idea of maybe buying a JD from the dealer that is used but I don't like the idea that maybe it is used for a good reason and I don't want someone elses problems.


Generally speaking, an outdoor power equipment dealer isn't going to sell you something on the brink of disaster. If you're not someone who likes to tinker/repair OPE, buying from a dealer is significant since you will need the relationship with them. In regards to the Sears machine, they are the #1 lawn/garden tractor seller. People tend to have unrealistic expectations on what you get for your dollar with respect to lawn/garden tractors. If you want to pull attachments, plow, snowblow, etc.. You need to spend $3K+ if you want the unit to last. Same goes for terrain. If you have hills and rough ground, a $1K-2K new machine will get beaten to pieces.


Joel

 

[built]

Yep I guess i'm asking too much for a grand, and I can't swing three grand right now.
maybe the craftsman would be better , a local snapper dealer here in town calls them [censored], they hate their line of mowers so it made me worry that they might be on to something from working on them alot for their other customers, ( they are a repair shop also )

From your link I read the customer reviews and some of them don't sound very good for the craftsman, what do you think about their reviews ?

 

[JTK]

A $1000 Sears machine is going to perform just like any other $1000 machine. Again, Sears outsells everyone else on Lawn/Garden tractors. Typically the only ones posting reviews are those with product issues. I don't care for Sears lawn tractors, but they are a low cost, readily available option, especially if you want a gear drive machine. If you can swing $2K, get a dealer machine in that price range.

Joel

 

[built]

thanks

 

[built]

what about sears brand yard machine mowers, any good ?

who exactly makes mowers for sears anyway ? what is it really !