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I cut Acres of grass every week with an EZ mow mower growing up.
ga.prime":s7hg2gsj said:I'd take a Craftsman over Murray or Snapper. I've worn out three of each. Last about 250-300 hrs. Working on getting the 4th Craftsman worn out now. The ball joints in the steering section are the only thing I've had to replace on this one and that was around the 200 hr mark.
M-5":21ctwkgx said:I cut Acres of grass every week with an EZ mow mower growing up.
bbirder":3kbpeodg said:If you are talking about new machines for $1000, draw straws and buy whichever one wins. They are all built cheap, but will do the job when you bring it home. Next, start saving your money for the next one, because sure as be nice you will need one by the next year or two. If that's what you are interested in, I would look for a good second hand. Many owners are disposing of these type of machines to purchase a z-turn or a heavier mower. :2cents:
You can't give me a mower with a steering wheel on it after owning a z. I run a Hustler but they are not cheap. My time is worth more to me than fighting a lighter machine.
Nesikep":2w4rr9xr said:I know Gravely USED to be very good... don't know if inflation has made them cut a lot of corners too (pun intended)
John SD":2n4jis3a said:bbirder":2n4jis3a said:If you are talking about new machines for $1000, draw straws and buy whichever one wins. They are all built cheap, but will do the job when you bring it home. Next, start saving your money for the next one, because sure as be nice you will need one by the next year or two. If that's what you are interested in, I would look for a good second hand. Many owners are disposing of these type of machines to purchase a z-turn or a heavier mower. :2cents:
You can't give me a mower with a steering wheel on it after owning a z. I run a Hustler but they are not cheap. My time is worth more to me than fighting a lighter machine.
Go figure After owning a couple Cub Cadet zero turns with steering wheel, I wouldn't want to own a tractor type, or a machine with sticks :lol: The steering wheel also gives me something solid to hang to when getting on and off, and I can drive with one hand.
Seems to me I would be more fatigued after 3 hours of running sticks than 3 hours behind the wheel. 3 hours is about my limit for a tank of gas anyway. Neighbor uses my 50" to get through narrow rows of junipers/cedars. Twins sticks would be tougher to get down the rows without scratching your hands to pieces :2cents:
I have a very big heavy and old Johnson big wheel self propelled walk behind mower. Haven't started it in several years. Way too heavy to push and too dang slow to follow behind with the drive wheels engaged..skyhightree1":5kkzoa4e said:LOL I never used one of those before but they were so funny looking and had like a 28 or 30 inch cut. You could push faster probably.
greybeard":2dv34tyo said:I have a very big heavy and old Johnson big wheel self propelled walk behind mower. Haven't started it in several years. Way too heavy to push and too dang slow to follow behind with the drive wheels engaged..skyhightree1":2dv34tyo said:LOL I never used one of those before but they were so funny looking and had like a 28 or 30 inch cut. You could push faster probably.
I'd buy one of these before I even thought of buying a Cub Regret.
rnh2":rgfnm0x6 said:Cub cadets are pretty good hard to beat for the $
Calman":3nu8ecly said:bought a yardman in 2004 and still using it. I mow about an acre of lawn. I bought the 22 horse 42 inch cut and have only replaced blades and belts. Change oil and filter every spring. Still trying to figure out why the be nice you need cruise control on a rider mower.
Cal
herofan I personally prefer the tractor style. I've never really been fascinated by the zero turn with sticks said:Hero,
After using it awhile let us know how you like it. It cut my mowing time in half. Most people who convert never go back. :banana:
What you gotta cut the yard there in South Dakota, once a year?John SD":j4nuhula said:Calman":j4nuhula said:bought a yardman in 2004 and still using it. I mow about an acre of lawn. I bought the 22 horse 42 inch cut and have only replaced blades and belts. Change oil and filter every spring. Still trying to figure out why the be nice you need cruise control on a rider mower.
Cal
I want and like cruise on a rider mower. My foot would get awful tired with my foot holding the pedal down for a long time. I wouldn't buy a mower without cruise :idea:
I want one with pontoons on it instead of wheels..John SD":30qgo0y2 said:Calman":30qgo0y2 said:bought a yardman in 2004 and still using it. I mow about an acre of lawn. I bought the 22 horse 42 inch cut and have only replaced blades and belts. Change oil and filter every spring. Still trying to figure out why the be nice you need cruise control on a rider mower.
Cal
I want and like cruise on a rider mower. My foot would get awful tired with my foot holding the pedal down for a long time. I wouldn't buy a mower without cruise :idea: