BurneyHuff

For what it may be worth to you, last year we bought 2 Cub Cadet Lt1 Enduro mowers with 46" deck and powered by a 23-hp Kohler V-twin gasoline engine that will use either regular gasoline or ethanol-free gasoline. One mower has been used a lot more than the other. Two were shipped to us and the trucker's waybill said there were two; but, there was only one delivered. One got lost somewhere. How a shipping crate that is about 3' wide and over 3' high, almost 6' long and weighs almost 500 pounds gets lost is up to one's imagination. But, Home Depot had another one shipped from the factory in Tennessee and it was finally delivered. Both mowers have performed well. They are well-designed and easy to operate and maintain. Oil changes use a really clever method that is quick and easy. Air filters, which get really dirty in dusty conditions are easy to remove and clean or replace. Oil filters are readily available from Home Depot. I have not removed the deck to sharpen the blades; but, it seems to be a fairly easy process. After my veteran's discount at Home Depot, the cost was about $2,500 each, again last year's prices.

Lowe's has a John Deere that seems to meet the exact specifications. Since John Deere advertises that their mowers are proudly made in America, in Tennessee, I suspect that they really do come from the same factory and Lowe's has some agreement to have Craftsman tractors made there, too. But, that's just guessing.

Since we have had no problems with either unit, warranty repairs has not been an issue. I hope it does not come up.

Good luck with your selection and purchase. I would strongly suggest that if you can find what you want, buy it! As the season advances, all of them will likely be difficult to obtain. It took over a month for the one to be shipped from Tennessee to Washington State.

Doc Mck Loc: Terrell,Texas

We’ve used a Ferris zero turn on the ranch for 5 years. No problems. Each wheel has independent suspensions. Most Zero turns have none, except for some springs on the seat.

mikee

I have a John Deere from Lowe's that works great on flat ground, but with slightly wet grass and a hill the tires spin. In the future I think I'd opt for 4WD.

sheldon minsky Loc: iron mountain michigan

Put a set of chains on the tires.

Doc Mck Loc: Terrell,Texas

Side hill it or only mow downhill. Cheaper than a new mower if possible.

cameranut Loc: North Carolina

My brother Ken and I will be visiting some dealers close by Saturday. We are avoiding Lowe's and Home Depot. We are trying for a good warranty and service plan which the big box stores are not famous for. The ones I have checked on are made in USA, or so they say.

cameranut Loc: North Carolina

We always wait till it gets dry to mow. The way the wind blows constantly here, that's easy enough to do. We've never owned a new mower so this is a first for us.

cameranut Loc: North Carolina

I will Google up that name and see what comes up. I haven't heard of that one.