Which riding lawnmower ? (Page 3): It's possible that you just got a lemon. Unfortunately, that does happen. We are less the 20 miles from the closest JD dealer.

cameranut Loc: North Carolina

sheldon minsky wrote:

have a JD and do regret it. 104 mile round trip to get service and a $150 fee to pick it up and return it.

It's possible that you just got a lemon. Unfortunately, that does happen. We are less the 20 miles from the closest JD dealer.

cameranut Loc: North Carolina

BusterCrabbe wrote:

Cub cadet XT2…..love it. Kept it stored in an unseated outside shed through a harsh Canadian winter. Took it out in the spring and it started instantly. My wife loves it so much I never get a chance to cut the grass. I feel like Tom Sawyer.

Tom knew what he was doing didn't he

Now you can kick back while she does the work. I'm going to check on the Cub Cadets and the JD mowers both. They seem to be getting the most positive reviews. Thanks for responding to my post.

cameranut Loc: North Carolina

Bultaco wrote:

Stay away from the big box stores. Get the Hustler.

I'm not too fond of Lowe's. They don't seem to know what they are doing sometimes. They destroyed the cord and plug on my brother's fridge and he had to fix it himself. They also sold him a faulty space heater and would not refund cash, only another item/ items of the same value. We had a fridge from them that had a loose screw that came out from the back, causing a heck of a noise. We prefer a dealer. It's not worth a 10% savings as a veteran if it's going to cause a lot of problems. I think the Hustler may be a bit out of our price range but we will definitely keep it in mind. Thanks for your input.

cameranut Loc: North Carolina

Country Boy wrote:

I had a Craftsman mower that leaked oil and a tech just tightened the head bolts and that fixed it. He said that was a common problem with the Sears mowers after time and use. Worth a try.

He (my brother) is pretty good at fixing things, so he is going to keep the Craftsman and see if he can fix it at a later date. It starts and runs on level ground but won't pull up a hill. There was quite a bit of oil on the drive belt. It was used when he bought it , so he's not out much $.

JFP

I have used Hustler for years. As the man said, they are reliable and easy to work on. That being said the dealer is probably 80 to 90% of the deal. I have one that is absolutely great.

JFP

Just to add they have both residential and Commercial models. The commercial has a longer warranty with a higher price.

AirWalter Loc: Tipp City, Ohio

cameranut wrote:

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John Deere.

keywest305 Loc: Baltimore Md.

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slcarn Loc: Draper, Utah USA

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Whichever brand you decide on make sure it has a fabricated deck, not stamped. It not only will last longer but it stays flat making your lawn cutting even. Stamped decks can be torqued out of shape.
Steve

Flyerace Loc: Mt Pleasant, WI

My husband stopped doing the lawn and the neighborhood kid went to college and got a summer job. I bought a Simplicity zero turn, 38" mower. It has a Kawasaki engine (plenty of power). The deck where you put your feet is plenty big. The turn is truly great. (I threw down a dime and turned on it) Since it is hydraulically controlled, no grinding of gears. I love this thing.

To clean under the deck, there is a connector that you hook a hose to and run the engine . It cleans the interior of the deck and the blade. I don't even have to do this twice a summer. The mulching mechanism works fabulously. It cost just a bit over $2200. Worth it. Can't wait to have to mow the lawn again this summer. (I'm 74 and having fun!)

RodeoMan Loc: St Joseph, Missouri

cameranut wrote:

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Don't get me started on Lowes. I bought an electric chain saw and then went in to buy a chain and was told that they don't carry the chains for the chainsaws they sell and I would have to order that on line. Sometimes you need what you need right now and not a week or more later. I said this sounds like you buy a pair of shoes and then are told that you have to buy the shoestrings on line.

cameranut Loc: North Carolina

JFP wrote:

I have used Hustler for years. As the man said, they are reliable and easy to work on. That being said the dealer is probably 80 to 90% of the deal. I have one that is absolutely great.

The Hustler may be out of our price range ( we will be going half and half on price) but I am going to check that one out and see what is available for under $4,000.

cameranut Loc: North Carolina

Flyerace wrote:

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That's a brand I have not heard of, but I am new to this. I'll Google it up. I hope to have some fun also. (70)

cameranut Loc: North Carolina

RodeoMan wrote:

Don't get me started on Lowes. I bought an electric chain saw and then went in to buy a chain and was told that they don't carry the chains for the chainsaws they sell and I would have to order that on line. Sometimes you need what you need right now and not a week or more later. I said this sounds like you buy a pair of shoes and then are told that you have to buy the shoestrings on line.

I bought a Husqvarna gas saw there and managed to cut a couple medium size logs before it quit on me. They don't have adjustment screws on them any more. At least I got a refund. I bought 4 different saws before getting one that's easy to crank and dependable (Echo)

cameranut Loc: North Carolina

slcarn wrote:

Whichever brand you decide on make sure it has a fabricated deck, not stamped. It not only will last longer but it stays flat making your lawn cutting even. Stamped decks can be torqued out of shape.
Steve

Thanks for that info. Something to consider.