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02-26-2021, 03:59 AM | #61 |
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02-26-2021, 08:25 AM | #62 | |
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I want a powerful enough engine; and a platform and trans that will suport pulling some light towing. I want hydro for quick transition. I want to tow a utility cart, law sweeper, aerator. Tired of loading up mulch from grass pad here locally, then unloading to the driveway, then carrying bag by bag around to the back. and I'm not going to mess with a wheel barrow. I need a riding mower because while I'm not super old, I'm old enough to know I don't wnat to **** with push mowing anymore. it takes me about 1 hour and 45 to mow, weed eat and bag the front. in the spring, it sucks worse because there are times I can't mow due to being wet/rain. and the growth is such, that I then I have to bag the back. Summer it sucks, because Im out there busting my butt in 90+ heat. at the end, my knees are throbbing and my back is toast.. I'm so exhausted after mowing the summer, I basically don't feel up for doing anything. especially donning gear and going on a motorcycle ride. I'm the type where I don't mind spending money on quality. in fact, I'd rather spend on quality, than junk, only to have to replace junk at a later time and do it all over again. I also take care of my stuff (cars, motorcycles etc) and maintain them and usually keep them forever. Plus.............time savings. I want my time back. for about $2400....it seems worth it.
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02-26-2021, 01:21 PM | #63 |
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All good points.
It sounds like what I use my mower for...utility. You can't do that with a push mower. My mower is an industrial zero turn for +2 acres. It is used to aerate, lawn roll, de-thatch, tow, spray etc. Yes, you get what you pay for. I said they are a bad investment, but quality, long term for your yard, is a good idea. In the end, we are guys. My wife doesn't get why I spend so much time and money on those lil green plants. |
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02-26-2021, 01:34 PM | #64 | |
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if I want a workout I go to the gym not push a lawn mower. |
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02-26-2021, 04:58 PM | #65 | |
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I went to the Sears Outlet Store and bought a huge 25 hp 48" deck "Craftsman" mower, thinking it was a quality mower. (BTW pre CP days). Turns out, it was a MTD piece of crap that lasted 1 year. Yes, quality is the name in almost everything. Although, I can't see a 60" Grasshopper on 1/4 acre plot. Unless for bragging rights. |
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02-26-2021, 05:55 PM | #66 |
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I have done some similar research and the gist of that info is if you are planning on any hauling at all that a traditional mower is recommended. ZT's are for mowing .
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02-26-2021, 06:40 PM | #67 | |
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I am going to upgrade here soon though, last time I tried to change the oil on it I broke a chunk off of the block trying to get the plug unscrewed and had to JB weld it back on. Plus I made some pretty good $ on meme stocks recently and need an excuse to buy something with it. EDIT: Damn it, I wasted my 10,000th post on this? |
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02-27-2021, 11:16 AM | #68 |
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Grasshopper Lawnmowers, made in Kansas are the best.
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02-27-2021, 06:42 PM | #69 |
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Hustler mowers are made in Hesston, KS.
I run the 60" deck that's in the $5-6K range. Extremely sturdy, thick metal, fast operation, good on rough terrain. Good resale value. |
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02-28-2021, 12:15 AM | #70 |
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See a lot of Hustler mowers in KC area landscape crews. Used to see almost exclusive Grasshopper now it's a mix of Hustler and Gravely and then the rest.
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02-28-2021, 12:36 AM | #71 | |
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It was only used to cut his well-kept, weed-free lawn, yet it still had problems. It cut well, but it was completely gutless, and the grass had to be bone-dry not to plug it up. If you got it stuck, it was a disaster. Besides weighing a ton, there was no good place to attach a chain, and the metal was flimsy. Also, the deck wasn't firmly attached to the rest of the machine. On top of that, pushing both handles all the way forward caused it to veer left, so even if it could mow at full speed without bogging down, you couldn't. |
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02-28-2021, 07:53 AM | #72 |
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Buy an electric robot mower and 4getaboutit
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02-28-2021, 08:32 AM | #73 |
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Grasshopper or John Deere cut the best. They are expensive but do the best job by FAR.
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I see a lot of you saying MTD is a piece of junk. Some sure are. More than 90% of mowers are made by Michigan Tool and Die Company. It is about thebparts put in those chasis that make or break the mower.
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