Re: Riding mower reviews and questions
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We have Toro zero turn MX5000 I believe is the model number except for the cheap tires it’s been a great mower we plan to trade it in on another one this year or next.
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Re: Riding mower reviews and questions
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03/16/21 09:55 AM
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Older Wheel Horse. I'm buying another today.
Of the new ones, if you can learn all the ones made by MTD and avoid those you will be money ahead.
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Re: Riding mower reviews and questions
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Stay away from the big box stores as they provide ZERO support. I am back now to buying yard sale as I can work on my own. My last new to me mower was a John Deere 425 and the mower is still running but the deck has rotted away. It is at least 25 years old.
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Re: Riding mower reviews and questions
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03/16/21 10:23 AM
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I would stay away from any tractor style mower and go with a zero turn mower, you can get the job done in half the time. Like always look for a place that has good service. JMO
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Re: Riding mower reviews and questions
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Cub Cadet w/50" cut, zero turn. Bought it 12 years ago and still does a great job.
Another one that's a BEAR on grass and smaller brush is the :TANK" by the same manufacturer.
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Re: Riding mower reviews and questions
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Toro walk behind I got last year is great mower. Fifty some years ago we had a small push toro, it mowed 4 acres every summer weekend for six years, failed to start only once, spark plug wore out. The toro I believe is a real good product
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Re: Riding mower reviews and questions
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If you can find a Simplicity or Allis Chalmers lawn tractor made in the 70’s and 80’s in good shape it will last a long time. I have a 718 Allis and a 7117 Simplicity. Built like a tank. Bought my 718 in 1986. And can find attachments.
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Re: Riding mower reviews and questions
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A friend of mine pimped out his lawn tractor years ago. He got an old AM/FM cassette radio from a car , mounted it under the seat. Put speakers on the sides of the seat mount. Rigged an ashtray with a magnetic mount on the hood. Put a 12V cigarette lighter on the dash. Mounted a small cooler behind the seat which held a bunch of beer and ice. Put a swivel can holder from a boat on the side of the hood within reach. He told me sometimes it took 2 beers to do the lawn , sometimes 3 beers.......lol Your mileage may vary
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Re: Riding mower reviews and questions
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I plan to buy a riding mower this spring for my lawn and was looking for some advise on what to get. The lawn is about a quarter acre, rectangular and just a few trees and out buildings, border fence and a couple trees to mow around. What type, size and brand of mower would you consider and why. Never had one but would rather do walking on the trap line. My suggestion is to hire it done. You can likely get it mowed for $50 or less. By the time you figure the cost of a new mower, fuel and maintenance, and if your time is worth anything, you'll be money ahead to have it done for you. Many riding mowers are worn out before they even pay for themselves. At least ask around and see what people will charge.
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