HarryWeezer Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 20166 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 611 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 7654 Content Per Day: 1.96 Reputation: 7229 Achievement Points: 53674 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 36 Joined: 10/04/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: 1 hour ago Birthday: 10/16/1946 Device: Windows Share Posted March 15, 2011 My 13-year-old MTD is still running, but by god, I work hard and I deserve a new riding mower. After doing the homework, I've settled on the Craftsman 46'' 24hp V-Twin Briggs & Stratton Turn Tight Hydrostatic as the best buy for the money. What think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
StormCrow Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 480 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 72 Topic Count: 251 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 2649 Content Per Day: 0.49 Reputation: 4851 Achievement Points: 45920 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 30 Joined: 09/21/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 13 hours ago Birthday: 03/11/1975 Device: Android Share Posted March 15, 2011 the only experience i have with riding lawn mowers is when i was 17 and stole one while i was drunk out at a field party and rode it the 20 miles home through the back roads. Got busted teh next day cause i left it parked in the driveway LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Venery Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 336 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 2 Topic Count: 9 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 135 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 28 Achievement Points: 801 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/09/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 7, 2023 Birthday: 01/03/1963 Device: Windows Share Posted March 15, 2011 had a craftsman for a year.....had nothing but problems with the belt and springs breaking..had a troy bilt for 3 and began to have probs with the engine. i actually gave the craftsman away i was so pissed at it . went to a john deere and ive been ridin it for 5 years now,,,,,engine great, hardware on the machine has lasted...only have had to do regular maintanence and sharpen the blade......woulndt buy any other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unchileno Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 101 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 109 Topic Count: 764 Topics Per Day: 0.14 Content Count: 8135 Content Per Day: 1.51 Reputation: 6747 Achievement Points: 61518 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 13 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 16 hours ago Birthday: 01/23/1974 Device: iPhone Share Posted March 15, 2011 Put some raising stripes on it..and an XI logo..and you are grooving.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
wildthing Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 36 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 124 Topic Count: 235 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 3845 Content Per Day: 0.71 Reputation: 2247 Achievement Points: 34608 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 17 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: Sunday at 02:31 PM Birthday: 11/22/1968 Device: Windows Share Posted March 15, 2011 How you know you are getting old. You think you deserve a better mower. LOL Craftmans are good mowers but also look at the john deere My father has one that is awesome and turns on a dime for the five acres he has to mow. Told him it was a dumb idea to live in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
deerejon Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 842 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 62 Topic Count: 278 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 3712 Content Per Day: 0.70 Reputation: 3150 Achievement Points: 28451 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 4 Joined: 12/06/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 30 Birthday: 05/04/1965 Device: Windows Share Posted March 15, 2011 I would have to recommend the John Deere.....lol.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Hawkeye56 Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 2279 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 10 Topic Count: 18 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 143 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 59 Achievement Points: 1000 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/05/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 11, 2015 Birthday: 06/09/1956 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I had A craftsman 50" with a 24 hp koler and it did real good but the deck was not so good after a year i had to get another and i got a after market one that had a heaver gage steel and it lasted 8 yrs then i let friend use it and the motor blew up. now i have a Husqvarna 60" and it is great very heavy duty has a 25 hp koler . this thing doesn't cut grass it eates it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryWeezer Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 20166 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 611 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 7654 Content Per Day: 1.96 Reputation: 7229 Achievement Points: 53674 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 36 Joined: 10/04/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: 1 hour ago Birthday: 10/16/1946 Device: Windows Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 My take on the John Deere is that they're overpriced about $200 for comparable features - you're paying more for the brand only. Consumer Reports ranks Craftsman ahead of them. But I may wait a cpl. weeks - maybe the JDs will go on sale. Chile: Great idea on the racing striples, XI logo. I may just do that. Need to check if my wireless will reach all areas of my yard so I can game while I'm mowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Pharticus Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 1320 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 7 Topic Count: 37 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 611 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 357 Achievement Points: 4498 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/10/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 10, 2020 Birthday: 01/14/1976 Share Posted March 15, 2011 My wife (God bless her!) bought me a Husqvarna ZTR 3016 (zero turning radius, 30" cutting swath, 16 HP motor) for Father's Day last year and I couldn't wait for the grass to grow. I even fertilized just to mow more often! I stick with the Husky brand, but to each his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
HarryWeezer Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 20166 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 611 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 7654 Content Per Day: 1.96 Reputation: 7229 Achievement Points: 53674 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 36 Joined: 10/04/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: 1 hour ago Birthday: 10/16/1946 Device: Windows Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 Thanks - same company makes Husqvarna and Craftsmen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
2_MANY_BEERS Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 96 Group: ** Registered Users Followers: 107 Topic Count: 1048 Topics Per Day: 0.19 Content Count: 8813 Content Per Day: 1.63 Reputation: 3300 Achievement Points: 62183 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 5 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 3 hours ago Birthday: 06/30/1954 Device: Windows Share Posted March 15, 2011 I'd get the Craftsman Black Op model. Cost you a little more to start off, they lie about the warranty, but you can mow at least 4 lawns for $15.00! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hickeydog Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 783 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 2 Topic Count: 25 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 283 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 27 Achievement Points: 1698 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/23/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 6, 2015 Birthday: 04/10/1990 Share Posted March 15, 2011 We've got a John Deere 420 (bought used 15 years ago) and that has got to be the most reliable tractor ever. That poor, poor tractor. From mowing the lawn in 100+ to snowblowing the driveway at -10, it just works. And when it does break, repairing it is a snap. John Deere FTMFW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamu Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 715 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 8 Topic Count: 418 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 2178 Content Per Day: 0.41 Reputation: 1183 Achievement Points: 16606 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 11/09/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 2, 2023 Birthday: 11/04/1943 Device: Windows Share Posted March 15, 2011 I am not a Craftsman fan except for hand tools. Keep in mind, Craftsman does not make their mowers, they apply their name to someone else work. IMHO.......Nothing runs like a Deere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 1060 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 0 Topic Count: 9 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 206 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 1120 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/29/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: Never Birthday: 01/01/1970 Share Posted March 15, 2011 If your lawn is all flat you'll be ok.If you have any hills then stay away from the Husky's or Craftsman hydrostats,they are sealed units and are very cheap and will fail early on hills.I had one and like Venery said I too gave it away after an early failure of the hydrostat unit.($650 for a replacement). spent a little more and got a Wheel Horse and have never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbart Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 51 Group: Fallen Members Followers: 51 Topic Count: 342 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 5974 Content Per Day: 1.11 Reputation: 3766 Achievement Points: 45818 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 27, 2021 Birthday: 06/26/1949 Share Posted March 15, 2011 John Deere...Enough said... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Dark Asylumn Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 809 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 41 Topic Count: 251 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 2835 Content Per Day: 0.53 Reputation: 1016 Achievement Points: 20374 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/29/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 14 hours ago Birthday: 06/25/1979 Device: Windows Share Posted March 15, 2011 I bought a husq. 5226 last year and I absolutely fucking love it my only complaint the stock tires spin on moist grass. need different tires. I already mowed the yard this year' lol had a few wild onion sprouts up and I wanted to use my mower the husks vary depending on grade DO NOT GO with a home grade or consumer grade, you want landscaper grade. if not they will fall apart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
PnBear Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 467 Group: ++ COD4 Admin Followers: 59 Topic Count: 151 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 1721 Content Per Day: 0.32 Reputation: 279 Achievement Points: 10631 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/20/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 7 Birthday: 09/11/1968 Device: Macintosh Share Posted March 15, 2011 I cut 4 acres (3.11) Killed one Hydro stat Crapman 12hp lawnmower after 3years Killed one MTD 17hp (s LOWES) Hydro stat 2 years John Deer 21hp still going but not a hydrostat The one i got my eye on Cub Cadet zero turn.....but thats just a dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
dollardogg Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 189 Group: ** Registered Users Followers: 2 Topic Count: 45 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1388 Content Per Day: 0.26 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 7432 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/03/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 10 Birthday: 02/01/1978 Device: Windows Share Posted March 15, 2011 i love my cub cadet 1000 series 46 inch cut got it last year u will like the ride so nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 607 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 75 Topic Count: 244 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 3347 Content Per Day: 0.63 Reputation: 2645 Achievement Points: 33854 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 10 Joined: 10/21/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: Wednesday at 08:18 PM Birthday: 09/16/1966 Device: Windows Share Posted March 15, 2011 here is a good ride on mower it fertilizes as it goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
tsw 8.5 Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 906 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 144 Topic Count: 518 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 17139 Content Per Day: 3.24 Reputation: 42159 Achievement Points: 149013 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 680 Joined: 12/20/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Birthday: 11/30/1960 Device: Windows Share Posted March 15, 2011 harry this is what i use and i do my acre in 26 mins .but i dont think you want to spend 6 grand..this has 3000 hours on it ..like 250000miles on the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Boomer Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 2083 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 42 Topic Count: 172 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 3554 Content Per Day: 0.72 Reputation: 4992 Achievement Points: 23761 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 6 Joined: 12/31/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 14, 2014 Birthday: 10/20/1962 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I like the 48" scagg mower myself,25HP Kohler 0 turn, hand controls instead of a stearring wheel, hauls ass and does a great job! Of course it MIGHT be a little pricey for you, if your just a novice! I cut 5 acres in 40 minutes with mine! YEAH BABY! And BTW thats with no blades still standing when I'm done. This bitch will turn on a dime and as long as you slow down in the turns you won't damage the grass. I also have a 28" Snapper,12HP Briggs, thats never let me down in 5 or 6 years now, And a 19"Snapper self propelled with a Kawasaki 5HP for 15 years no problems EVER, I didn't even use it for 4 or 5 years and it started up first pull hahaha! Sorry the little woman corrected me its 47 minutes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomer Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 2083 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 42 Topic Count: 172 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 3554 Content Per Day: 0.72 Reputation: 4992 Achievement Points: 23761 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 6 Joined: 12/31/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 14, 2014 Birthday: 10/20/1962 Share Posted March 15, 2011 tsw 8.5 harry this is what i use and i do my acre in 26 mins .but i dont think you want to spend 6 grand..this has 3000 hours on it ..like 250000miles on the road almost looks like the scagg except theres no grass catcher behind it. and its dirty, 26 minutes really? for an acre? you drive like a grandma! what you go 1/2 a MPH or something? hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsw 8.5 Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 906 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 144 Topic Count: 518 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 17139 Content Per Day: 3.24 Reputation: 42159 Achievement Points: 149013 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 680 Joined: 12/20/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Birthday: 11/30/1960 Device: Windows Share Posted March 15, 2011 no been doing this for 20 years and that is weed eating and blowing off all my side walks and things like that ..and grass catcher ,that shit went out in the late 80 so we do not catch grass ..we smoke it .but scag is good i like them ..this one has a 52 in cut and the seat is only 700 dollars ..but i have 3 of these .and 175 jobs a week to do with me and 1 guy .so it is not to bad ..do the math 175 times 20 times 4 times 12 and that is a avrage ..some pay more ..i have one guy that pays 380 per month and i get that done in 25 min per week ..one day it will all be mine and i can make all the money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
HarryWeezer Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 20166 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 611 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 7654 Content Per Day: 1.96 Reputation: 7229 Achievement Points: 53674 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 36 Joined: 10/04/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: 1 hour ago Birthday: 10/16/1946 Device: Windows Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 Some of you guys are into some serious mowing. Guess the consensus is John Deere, and that's what I'll be getting. Thanks for all the advice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Blackbart Posted March 15, 2011 Member ID: 51 Group: Fallen Members Followers: 51 Topic Count: 342 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 5974 Content Per Day: 1.11 Reputation: 3766 Achievement Points: 45818 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 27, 2021 Birthday: 06/26/1949 Share Posted March 15, 2011 If you do go with a John Deere be sure to buy it from A john Deere dealer...The ones sold by Lowes and such are all made by MTD and brand stamped... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
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