Riding Lawnmower Recommendations

[huntr1]

Thanks, but I'll be getting one this weekend come hell or high water.

No high water PLEASE! Son #1 has First Communion on Saturday morning, then we are going to the grand opening of Camp Snyder (Cub Scout overnight camp in Virginia) that afternoon/evening. No raining allowed Thursday, Saturday or Sunday TYVM!

The wife is gonna start calling me Sanford before too much longer the way I am accumulating "junk".

 

[Gemmi]

Carroll's Equipment has the service contracts from the JD sold at Lowe's

Note I am not standing up for them and I am not a John Deere fan.

How can the JD's at Lowe's have the same model as the JD's at Carroll's Equipment if they are not the same?

We bought a John Deere from Lowe's about 2 months ago.Believe it or not,it has the Carroll's Equipment tag on it.Also Carroll's is the one who is supposed to service it.

 

[sanchezf]

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.

Carroll's Equipment is where we purchased our John Deere. When it did have a problem we called them up and they came and picked it up from our house and dropped it back off when repaired. This is a normal part of there service..

Wonderful Company

 

[ylexot]

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.

Here's another option since you're working on bumpy trails...get a four wheeler and a tow-behind mower. Then the four wheeler takes the bumps instead of you and you get some added versatility.

 

[itsbob]

Here's another option since you're working on bumpy trails...get a four wheeler and a tow-behind mower. Then the four wheeler takes the bumps instead of you and you get some added versatility.

I actually REALLY like this idea.. then you have an ATV to play with on the week-ends too.. and with the current attachments, there isn't anything a lawn tractor can do that an ATV can't..

 

[Speedy70]

I actually REALLY like this idea.. then you have an ATV to play with on the week-ends too.. and with the current attachments, there isn't anything a lawn tractor can do that an ATV can't..

My Dad used his ATV with a blade on front to spread our driveway millings. It saved us a bunch of time and money (we didn't have to rent a Bobcat)!

 

[Pete]

I just realized something. Once I bring this "new" tractor home, I will have 6 mowers/tractors. 3 push mowers (1 Murray highwheel [needs carb cleaning], 1 1993 Lawnboy 2 cycle [won't fire for some reason, gonna fix it eventually], and 1 2005 self propelled highwheel [current mower of choice]. 3 riders, 1968 Sears Custom 10XL Garden Tractor [no mower deck], 1 1972 Sears Suburban 12 Garden Tractor and 1 2002 Craftsman LT1000 riding mower. Thank goodness I have the barn to park all this crap under.

Jazz, want to borrow one until you can get a new one?

All you need is a handful of illegal aliens and you got yourself a law care business.

 

[Speedy70]

All you need is a handful of illegal aliens and you got yourself a lawN care business.

:fixed:

 

[jazz lady]

Here's another option since you're working on bumpy trails...get a four wheeler and a tow-behind mower. Then the four wheeler takes the bumps instead of you and you get some added versatility.

Unfortunately, I have a limited budget and that's a little more than I want to spend. But thanks for the suggestion.

 

[jazz lady]

Well, wish me luck...

I'm off tomorrow and going searching for a new riding mower. Thanks to everyone for all the great (and not so great) suggestions. I really appreciate it all.

 

[Pete]

I'm off tomorrow and going searching for a new riding mower. Thanks to everyone for all the great (and not so great) suggestions. I really appreciate it all.

Good luck I have a Craftsman form Sears. Not the cheapest, not the most expensive. Starts everytime, cuts grass, can't expect much more than that. :shrug: Sear carries all the attachments you could want for it too. I got a bagger for mine thinking it would make quick work of leaves...wasted money. It picks up leaves alright, it fills the hopper in about 4 minutes. I spent more time going to dump it.

Sometimes Sears has a special and you can get a cheapo utility trailer for free. It is not a bad trailer, but if you buy a trailer go BIG. Mine is too small, I am planning on converting it into the Binford 5000 mega trailer this year.

While you are there pick up an extra set of blades for the mower deck. Especially if you have rocks or tree stumps because you will forget and hit one. A bent blade will shake the hell out of you and dig up the ground.

Also if not out of your price range try to find one with a pressurized oil system. You can tell because they have car type oil filters, not pressurized have no filter.

Other than that is is pretty simple. Start it, mow, put it away. No need in getting too fancy.

 

[FromTexas]

Don't forget to get lessons on riding lawnmowers from Mike.

 

[Pete]

Or she could just sweet talk boy into bringing my mower over and mowing when it needs it.

 

[jazz lady]

Good luck I have a Craftsman form Sears. Not the cheapest, not the most expensive. Starts everytime, cuts grass, can't expect much more than that. :shrug: Sear carries all the attachments you could want for it too. I got a bagger for mine thinking it would make quick work of leaves...wasted money. It picks up leaves alright, it fills the hopper in about 4 minutes. I spent more time going to dump it.

That's all I need is something basic. Cut the grass and mulch the leaves if needed.

Sometimes Sears has a special and you can get a cheapo utility trailer for free. It is not a bad trailer, but if you buy a trailer go BIG. Mine is too small, I am planning on converting it into the Binford 5000 mega trailer this year.

I have a small Rubbermaid trailer already, so I don't need one. It's a good size for what I need to do.

While you are there pick up an extra set of blades for the mower deck. Especially if you have rocks or tree stumps because you will forget and hit one. A bent blade will shake the hell out of you and dig up the ground.

Not too many rocks nor tree stumps, but the ground is very uneven and I'm sure the blades will be eating dirt once in awhile.

Also if not out of your price range try to find one with a pressurized oil system. You can tell because they have car type oil filters, not pressurized have no filter.

Okay, I'll look for that.

Other than that is is pretty simple. Start it, mow, put it away. No need in getting too fancy.

That's it. I just need basic function and something that is reliable. Thanks for the help.

 

[jazz lady]

Don't forget to get lessons on riding lawnmowers from Mike.

No, lawn mower bucking bronc contests are NOT in my future.

 

[Pete]

That's all I need is something basic. Cut the grass and mulch the leaves if needed.


I have a small Rubbermaid trailer already, so I don't need one. It's a good size for what I need to do.


Not too many rocks nor tree stumps, but the ground is very uneven and I'm sure the blades will be eating dirt once in awhile.


Okay, I'll look for that.


That's it. I just need basic function and something that is reliable. Thanks for the help.

If you need a MAN tomorrow (for the mower deal) Call me, I will be at work.

 

[jazz lady]

Or she could just sweet talk boy into bringing my mower over and mowing when it needs it.

That's an awful long drive for a kid to make on a mower just to mow my lawn. Probably illegal, too.

 

[Pete]

That's an awful long drive for a kid to make on a mower just to mow my lawn. Probably illegal, too.

psssst we have a truck and trailer too. But he does go to him moms in the summer and I would end up doing it. Nothing good can come from me riding around, shirt off, glistening with sweat around your yard.

 

[FromTexas]

If you need a MAN tomorrow (for the mower deal) Call me, I will be at work.

Swoooon! You can pick up my lawn mower for me from Lowe's, too. My little car just can't handle it, manly man!

 

[Pete]

Swoooon! You can pick up my lawn mower for me from Lowe's, too. My little car just can't handle it, manly man!

I will but my trailer wil not be back until Sunday. It is in Florida right now.