Riding Lawnmower Recommendations
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John Deere from Gardiner Outdoor Products in Waldorf!
We just bought one from there last week and it's nice.
If you do happen to buy a John Deere, make sure it's from a JD dealer (not somewhere like Lowe's). If you need service on it, Lowe's cannot help you, the JD dealer can.
My Dad bought a Craftsman several years ago. He's had to work on it several times. :junk:
We just bought one from there last week and it's nice.
If you do happen to buy a John Deere, make sure it's from a JD dealer (not somewhere like Lowe's). If you need service on it, Lowe's cannot help you, the JD dealer can.
My Dad bought a Craftsman several years ago. He's had to work on it several times. :junk:
It's not a lot of yard, but I have a trail to mow and it's all pretty bumpy. I think I need a seat belt more than a cup holder.crabcake said:If it's a lot of yard, consider one with cruise control and a cup holder for the spare.
Well, it would have been a long way to ride it back from NC as I don't have a truck to haul it.
I've had/still have Troy-Bilt tillers and love them, but didn't know how good the quality of their mowers. I've seen them sold at Lowe's so I'll have to check them out.
Speedy70 said:John Deere from Gardiner Outdoor Products in Waldorf!
We just bought one from there last week and it's nice.
If you do happen to buy a John Deere, make sure it's from a JD dealer (not somewhere like Lowe's). If you need service on it, Lowe's cannot help you, the JD dealer can.
My Dad bought a Craftsman several years ago. He's had to work on it several times. :junk:
Waldorf is a bit far for me since I live in St. Mary's, but somebody told me to check out Carroll's Equipment in Dameron for a John Deere. I didn't think Lowe's would be able to service it but I know of a few good repair shops around that probably could.
bcp
In My Opinion
Cub Cadet.
I figure they are ok since my brother in laws last one made it about 25 years before it crapped out on him.
Motor still ran but all the bushings wore out and you could not steer it.... so he bought another Cub Cadet.
My next one will be a cadet also.
or,, look at gravely, they have some really nice machines that will turn on a dime, great for around trees and gardens.
I figure they are ok since my brother in laws last one made it about 25 years before it crapped out on him.
Motor still ran but all the bushings wore out and you could not steer it.... so he bought another Cub Cadet.
My next one will be a cadet also.
or,, look at gravely, they have some really nice machines that will turn on a dime, great for around trees and gardens.
itsbob
I bowl overhand
Johm Deere from Carroll's Equipment.. the Lowes Aren't "real" John Deere.. A little bit more money, but weill worth it, Carrolls has an awesome service dept.. will come and pick up and deliver for services.. They'll point you to the right size tractor that you need, and JD's last FOREVER!! We get ours serviced two times a year from them, and never have had a complaint. The bill is usually considerably less then we expected.jazz lady said:The old one has bit the dust and I need to buy a new one because I sure am not push-mowing it.
TIA!
Lowes knock off JD tractors have to be putting a hurt on our local business, and it's a shame, people are thinking they are getting the same quality and the same service, and they aren't. Support your local businesses.
OH, and you can get the WAY cool, 4 wheel steering on their new tractors..
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Dupontster
Would THIS face lie?
bresamil said:
I may be wrong but I don't think they sell Ariens anymore...On another note...If you say your yard is small, why not just get someone to cut it for you...You don't kave to worry about it and the price you are going to pay for a John Deere you could probably have it cut for 3 years or more...You wouldn't need to worry about gas, service, your time etc etc etc....
Dutch6
"Fluffy world destroyer"
The store in Wildwood. See Bruce and tell him I sent you. I've had my Sears for three years now and am very happy with it. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles but it mows great, isn't loud, and has a bagger for leaves. Replacement parts are available at Sears. I got the 18 hp automatic and love it! If you decise to go there send me a PM and I'll get in touch with my contact.jazz lady said:
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Railroad
Routinely Derailed
jazz lady said:The old one has bit the dust and I need to buy a new one because I sure am not push-mowing it.
TIA!
I bought a Murray at Wal-Mart (yuck) about 12 years ago and it's still going strong. I like it because it's easier to get parts for than a Craftsman (Sears) or a John Deere. I hate to recommend Wal Mart but I do recommend a Murray.
huntr1
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If you have a bumpy/rough trail to cut, make sure you get a mower with a solid cast iron front axle. My Craftsman LT1000 has a stamped sheetmetal front axle (2 stampings that are then welded together), and it has split on one end. The "garden" tractors @ Sears are really nice. Much heavier duty than the LT series. I have no complaints about my mower (can't complain about the busted weld on my axle with the way I abused my tractor over the last 3 years cutting my hilly, bumpy azz yard). I would buy another.