Post by: n_mathews13 on August 14, 2019, 08:45:29 AM
I dont want to spend a crazy amount, lots of things we would like to do to place off the get go.
Kid is not to far away from doing yard for me, so im thinking not a zero turn.
Is there really a big enough difference in box store mower?
Thoughts?
Post by: Woodchuck on August 14, 2019, 08:53:34 AM
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Post by: n_mathews13 on August 14, 2019, 09:06:36 AM
Get one with a cup holder.
top of the list
Post by: b0bbyg on August 14, 2019, 09:12:03 AM
When I was buying last I was on a tighter budget which took out some of the higher end nicer mowers, the toro in my case looked the most beefy and I have had it since 2007. Granted I have replaced several small parts that have worn out, several tires and had to redo the head gasket a few times from leaking, but as I type my wife is mowing so it is still going strong.
I do get the itch to buy a newer mower with a bigger deck to shorten mowing times, but until this one gives up the ghost I will be hard pressed to pay the money.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on August 14, 2019, 09:14:25 AM
as I type my wife is mowing . . . .
This is the type of mower you should get.
:chuckle:
Post by: Buckmark on August 14, 2019, 09:15:42 AM
If i was getting a dedicated mower only a zero turn would be it
If not then a higher end rider from a dealer not a box store
If on a tight budget (under 2k) then a box store rider like a husquvarna or cub cadet, or even look for a really good deal on a used one.
Quality though lasts longer so come out cheaper in the long run :twocents:
I just recently acquired my dads 30+ yr old john deere stx 38 that still runs like a top and works just fine, it was like 1700 back in the day which was alot but a cheapy would of never lasted this long.
Good luck
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Cup holders are fine as long as its a closed container, hold that beer like man so you can wave at the neighbors with it :chuckle:
Post by: Woodchuck on August 14, 2019, 09:17:35 AM
But by far the most expensive. :chuckle:as I type my wife is mowing . . . .
This is the type of mower you should get.
:chuckle:
Post by: b23 on August 14, 2019, 09:37:10 AM
Post by: Alchase on August 14, 2019, 09:53:05 AM
I would suggest not buying a big brand name mower from a box store. Any warranty issues can be a mess. :twocents:
An example, the "E100" series John Deere sold at all the box stores are total crap.
Move up a level and get it from a dealer, they will last decades. That goes for most of the box store rider mowers.
After buying a zero turn, I would never go back to a rider.
Post by: slavenoid on August 14, 2019, 09:58:41 AM
If this will be a mower you plan to have for a long time, I'd pay up the extra $$$ for the model with either a Honda or Kawasaki motor. Most of the big name riding mowers will have two models that are pretty much identical, except one will have a Briggs motor and the other will cost a couple hundred more and have a Kawasaki motor. I've had mowers with all three motors and the Honda and Kawa motors are just better, definitely they're quieter.
:yeah:
Those better engines are found at the dealers and not Home Depot. Just got a new John Deere from a dealer because it came with the better motor. They also claim a more durable chassis, but motor was the biggest thing on my list.
Post by: Alchase on August 14, 2019, 06:55:54 PM
Are notorious for front spindle breaking, and they are not covered under the John Deere warranty.
Post by: Igor on August 14, 2019, 07:29:58 PM
Get one with a cup holder.
You won't need a built-in cup holder if you go this route:
(https://i.imgur.com/JpEYX8Ql.jpg)
Post by: b0bbyg on August 15, 2019, 09:55:00 AM
as I type my wife is mowing . . . .
This is the type of mower you should get.
:chuckle:
I am a lucky man!
Post by: n_mathews13 on August 16, 2019, 09:10:50 AM
Post by: Sandberm on August 16, 2019, 09:11:11 AM
I hate spending money on utilitarian stuff like mowers, washer/dryers, microwaves, vacuum cleaners, refrigerators. I limp old stuff along as long as I can.
Post by: n_mathews13 on August 16, 2019, 09:12:02 AM
May just go with a Craigslist buy for now. when looking at a mower how can you tell the difference between a lowes and a dealer mower?
Is the motor the only noticeable difference ?
Post by: Alchase on August 16, 2019, 11:04:10 AM
May just go with a Craigslist buy for now. when looking at a mower how can you tell the difference between a lowes and a dealer mower?
Is the motor the only noticeable difference ?
No, lots of quality differences,
Lowes and Home Depot John Deere are E100, E110, E120, ect...
Post by: Buckmark on August 16, 2019, 11:16:39 AM
May just go with a Craigslist buy for now. when looking at a mower how can you tell the difference between a lowes and a dealer mower?Whats your budget and where are you at?
Post by: hntrspud on August 16, 2019, 11:50:50 AM
Good rule of thumb, pay now, or pay later. The latter tends to be more expensive.
Post by: n_mathews13 on August 16, 2019, 12:20:09 PM
May just go with a Craigslist buy for now. when looking at a mower how can you tell the difference between a lowes and a dealer mower?Whats your budget and where are you at?
Tri Citites
$2000 I think
Was willing to go more but new house and all, there is alot we would like to do to house.
Its only .55 acres so its not like its alot
Post by: Buckmark on August 16, 2019, 12:28:40 PM
2k should get you a good used mower, heck you could hire a kid or juans lawn service for a few years and have more free time with 2k to spend :chuckle:
Post by: lokidog on August 16, 2019, 10:35:02 PM
Get one with a cup holder.
top of the list
I love my zero turn, this is the only drawback... it has one but hard to use while moving....
Post by: luckyman on August 17, 2019, 06:56:13 AM
You'll pay big money to get a quality built mower, :dunno:
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Post by: usmc74 on August 18, 2019, 08:21:13 AM
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/grd/d/seattle-honda-john-deere-riding-mower/6958353399.html (https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/grd/d/seattle-honda-john-deere-riding-mower/6958353399.html)
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