Hey everyone, need your opinions on a riding lawn mower. I don't want to spend more than $1700. I have been doing a little research and it seems like they all have issues. Though some less than others. My dad bought a craftsman 4 years ago and it has been pretty good for him, no major problems. What do you think?
what riding lawn mower?
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BucknutBob
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I believe Husqvarna is supposed to be a good one, and can be had below $2k. My brother had one and swore BY it...not AT it (LOL). I know their chainsaws are held in high regard. I haven't needed a rider, so I don't know personally (but I did use my brother's on his 2 acres many times, with no issues).
IanB
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Anything sold at Lowes/Sears/HomeDepot, etc is going to be the low end consumer model, if you want something better than that, take a look at the higher end models sold at a real dealer.
BucknutBob
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As with most power tools, I'm sure you'll find that there are probably only about 4 or 5 genuine manufacturers of these, with everyone slapping their nameplates on someone else's product. I've always used Ryobi 18V tools for my home use (I realize they're only middle-of-the-road, but they work well for casual home projects), but I found that Milwaukee, Craftsman, Ryobi, and others are all made by one company--go figure.
habanero
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I've got a 9 year old Home Depot 42.5" w/kohler engine rider....name escapes me, bright orange, they finally gave up and sell them in John Deere form now. It was relatively cheap, especially with the 10% discount. Currently needs a new gas cap. Beyond oil changes and the occasional plug as maintenance a cap is the first and only thing it's needed. I haven't even had to replace the battery yet (knock wood). I was skeptical but it was what I could afford. Been worth it for me.
Ya I realize in the price range and going to a big box store I am not getting high end stuff. I just have about 1/2 acre with a little hill to mow. If I get around 5 years out of it I will be happy. Thanks for replies everyone. I guess I will just pick one and hope it lasts for a little while!
jeremycovermaker
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I registered only to write a message here 13 years later. :flamethrwoer2:
I had a lawn mower from Toyota in 2015. I have not seen the same one in anyone else. I bought this lawn mower in the 1980s and it has not broken for 35 years. 35 years, Carl. The only difficulty is to get a good cover for her. I tried to find the best lawn mower cover on this site, but I could not find a suitable size. Well, I would like a waterproof cover. I found a waterproof cover, but it turned out to be a little smaller than I needed.
I had a lawn mower from Toyota in 2015. I have not seen the same one in anyone else. I bought this lawn mower in the 1980s and it has not broken for 35 years. 35 years, Carl. The only difficulty is to get a good cover for her. I tried to find the best lawn mower cover on this site, but I could not find a suitable size. Well, I would like a waterproof cover. I found a waterproof cover, but it turned out to be a little smaller than I needed.
BetterontheMtn
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The HUSQ that we have was purchased, unfortunately, at Lowe's.
However, the exact model is ALSO available at our local HUSQ dealer, and in retrospect we definitely should have bought there.
The problems were with Lowe's, not the mower. Finding someone to answer questions, finding someone to take our money. Finding someone who could find us a key for the damn thing, finding someone who could get us the literature and deck cleaning kit for the mower, finding someone competent enough to help us load on to our trailer.
Basically, I hate Lowe's for a lot of reasons, the above among them.
I agree with your sentiment wholeheartedly, and definitely suggest finding a local dealer, besides that keeps the money local and you'll end up getting someone knowledgeable and willing to take the time to help you make the right decision.
Love our HUSQ, it handles our yard well, totes the little trailer full of fire wood, requires little maintenance.
WiscoOverland
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I have to disclose I'm biased based on where I am employed but I'd say go Deere all the way. Service parts support is great so if you find one that is a little beat up and needing maintenance it is pretty easy to get it back up to snuff.
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You can check this list hope you will get the right one that you needed.
Deuxdiesel
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We just ended up with a Snapper rear engine rider that has the Briggs professional series engine and 33" deck. We have only used it once this season, but so far I am very happy with it. All it does is mow, so there is no pretense of it being a tractor.
Had a Cub Cadet from dealer 38" 2 blade cutting deck 16Hp Kohler. Ran great did nice job, up until about 16yrs old, no rust/rot on it anywhere. I could never get the "Strip" between the blades to go away. I never took it to the dealer, they may have been able to. I sold it.Bought JD X360 42" 3 blade cutting deck 24Hp Kawi. WOW They say nothing runs like a deere, nothing cuts like a deere at least for me. 1/2-3/4 acre home owner. about 130hrs TT . I use it to pull utility trailer around to move it Cub did too. Both were from dealers.
rdruss
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You can't miss with either one, Deere was on sale, so I bought it. Only got to use it two seasons before we moved and don't need rider now, so it got sold.
BettysNephew
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My suggestions are to get a mower with three blades, not two, cut is much better from my experience. Avoid big box stores, those units are cheaper for a reason and service will probably suck. Support a local dealer. I went from a tractor to a zero turn and will never buy another tractor unless by some miracle I would move to a much larger property which isn't going to happen. Even in that impossibility, I would still buy zero turn, just much larger than I presently own. FWIW, I am extremely happy with my 4 year old Gravely. They did every thing right in my estimation.
