How to build a Go Kart from a lawn mower engine or chain saw?

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Ben

So i am trying to build a go cart but am not sure what to use for the engine. i have a lawn mower and a chain saw, and i might have some other machinery that have engines. any ideas? i have maybe 200 bucks to throw around for this project
ps. i dont know much about engines and all

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First things first. You cannot use a vertical drive shaft engine in a horizontal application unless you use a transmission. In your case, that would kill the budget. Basically, the lawn mower engine is out of the question.
Next, the chain saw engine will not have enough power to push a go kart. It would suffice on a scooter, however.
Here is what you will need to round up to make this work.
1) Find an old tiller with a fairly good size, horizontal shaft engine. Most of them come with this already so it wont be too hard. Five horsepower will be plenty to get you going.
2) Buy a clutch, sprocket and chain for your drive assembly. The clutch mounts to the engine drive shaft and works off of centripetal force. The sprocket mounts to one of your rear tires and the chain connects the clutch and sprocket together.
You now have the possibility of a running go kart for less than two hundred.

WHAT RIDING LAWN MOWER TO BUY?

BORIS

I am trying to decide what riding lawn mower to buy. The budget - around $1500. My main concern is reliability.
I am considering:
1. Ariens 42 in. 19 HP Kohler Hydrostatic 960460024.
2. Cub Cadet 42 in. 19 HP Kohler Courage Front-Engine Automatic Riding Mower
3. John Deere D110 42 in. 19.5 HP Front-Engine Hydrostatic Riding Mower
4. Husqvarna 20 HP Single Cylinder Hydrostatic 42-in Riding Lawn Mower

What would you recommend?

Answer
nothing runs like a Deere

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A lawn mower produces a decibel rating of 90 dB. How many identical mowers could you add without exceeding a s?

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Q. A lawn mower produces a decibel rating of 90 dB. How many identical mowers could you add without exceeding a sound intensity of 110 dB?

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Given:
1 lawn mower producing a sound level of 90 dB.
Wanted:
Increase of level Î L = 20 dB (90 dB + 20 dB = 110 dB)

Formula:
n = 10^(ÎL/10) = 10^(20/10) = 100
ÎL = level difference (increase of level)
n = number of equal loud sound sources.

Increase of level Î L = 20 dB
Number of sound sources n = 100

100 identical lawn mowers produce a sound level of L = 110 dB,
when 1 mower produces a sound level of L = 90 dB.

Help: "Adding equal loud sound sources":
http://www.sengpielaudio.com/calculator-spl.htm

Cheers ebs

Is a Husqvarna lawn mower supposed to make a scraping noise when self-propelled?

answerman

I just bought a new Husky lawn mower and when I use the self-propel feature, it makes a noise like metal scraping metal. The oil level is full. Is this normal? Might it go away after using it a little bit? Thanks.

Answer
It sounds like it could be a loose flywheel.
http://www.ehow.com/way_5763714_diy-repair-riding-lawn-mower.html

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Where can I find an MTD lawn mower with an automatic transmission?

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Josh

Hi, I'm researching for a friend of mine who is looking for an MTD lawn mower. It HAS to have an automatic transmission (she's stubborn that way). Can anyone tell me if MTD even makes automatic transmissions? If not, can you recommend a brand of lawn mower I should look into for an automatic transmission. This woman is so stubborn, she will not take it unless it has a gas and brake pedal on the right side. She will not be happy otherwise.

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MTD does make mowers with automatic transmissions, but I don't know if they are sold under the MTD name. I know Lowe's, Home Depot, and Tractor Supply sell MTD products, and I'm sure there are other stores as well.

MTD also makes mowers under alot of other names, including Troybilt sold at Lowes, lots of store brands. Usually you can look under the seat or hood and it will show the manufacturer. So if she is set on an MTD you can braoden your search.

Hope this helps,

Alan

How to pick a riding/tractor lawn mower?

amy

Hi, it's pretty much lawn mowing season here and our current tractor lawn mower broke down. It was a hand-me-down and didn't handle well in the first place, but now we need a replacement.

What are some suggestions? In terms of brands in general, durability, easy handling, ease of use, and good maneuverability (I'm a pretty small female and am generally not that great with mechanics but our yard is over 1 acre and I'd feel bad if my dad were the only one in the house who could easily use the thing).

Completely new to buying riding lawn mowers so help would be welcome. If you recommend one you use yourself, could you also include a price range and how many years you've had it for and how much you use it?

Answer
Consumer Reports Magazine in their May issue has an article that rates and compares riding mowers and hand mowers. You might want to get a copy and read it. It is also available on their website for a fee. If I remember right their top rated tractor mower was a John Deere model priced around $2000?

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Can a weak battery effect the way my engine idles and runs? It sounds bad after sound system was installed.?

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Travis

I am not sure if the guy at Car Toys drilled into the gas tank or something else when he grounded out the system or if it is something else but I noticed a hissing sound coming from under my car as soon as I got to my friends house after the installation. I was freaking out for a bit and then it stopped only to come back after we got back from getting a bite to eat. I have a Hyundai Genesis 2011. We got out of the car to make sure the noise hadn't returned and sure enough it had. My car sounded more like a damn lawn mower rather than its normal purring sound. On top of that the hissing sound was almost as if there was air leaking out of something. We came to the conclusion that if it wasn't a hole in the gas tank, then it had to be the fuel line or something. We examined it and after awhile we turned the engine off for a few minutes. When we turned it back on the hissing noise was gone and the exhaust sounded better but the engine was clicking pretty hard only subtly however. It still has a factory battery in it.
It's a 700 watt mono block amp and I'm running one 12" subwoofer. I'm almost positive the battery is going low bc at one point I could run the ignition for 10 minutes at a time without the warning coming on and now even if I get in the car for 1 minute with the ignition on it gives me a warning telling me to start my engine. Another note: I was driving home tonight and I stomped on the accelerator a little bit to see if it had limited power and sure enough it seemed like it wasn't near as responsive and the exhaust sounded really bad. It didn't feel like the same car...

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I would look for a loose vacuum line or maybe a disconnected sensor in the engine bay, he may have disconnected something when connecting power to the system and forgot to plug it back in.

How good is the toro supper bagger?

Garry_Mitc

I am thinking of getting a toro super bagger with Honda 160 engine. The other is a Honda hrx mower. What are your opinions so I can choose the mower? Thanks

Answer
I'd go with recommendations by Consumer Reports. They just came out with their latest reviews of the top lawn mowers for this year and several Toro mowers are on top of the list. The Toro Super Bagger 20192 is one of their top "Recommended" mowers.

2011 Best Lawn Mower Recommendations by Consumer Reports:
http://www.tigerfdn.com/consumer-reports-recommended-lawn-mowers

Some of the Toro mowers mentioned are:

Toro Super Recycler Self-Propelled Mower 20092
Toro Super Bagger 20192
Toro Recycler 20333 (this was on last year's list as a "best buy" also)
Toro Recycler 2033

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Can you be partially paralyzed from spinal cord injury?

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Mike Boatr

Can you be partially paralyzed from spinal cord injury?
Years ago I tweaked my back snowboarding like 17 years ago i was ok thought I broke my back but I WAS ok. Now today I was pushing a lawn mower up a hill and my foot slipped causing me to lunge forward in an awkward position it hurt a bit no pop just a weird feeling. Now the top of my legs or quads are numbish I feel out of balance I may have broken my back just today without even realizing it?

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I personally doubt that you broke your back if that's the case you wouldn't be able to move at all you legs or depending in the area where its broken not at all. I do think you should get that check that because even thought it might not be broken maybe its pressing some nerves which is causing the numbness or maybe even a little fracture, Just go to your doctor as soon as you can and have him check it out, do some x rays or MRI or whatever its needed.

How do I clear out my garden and start from scratch?

Lunar Sara

I live on the hill and have a long driveway. At the top, I have a retaining wall that's about 3 and a half feet high. Past the wall, the garden is at about a 45 degree angle for about six feet (~20 feet across), then the ground levels out into my yard/grass. The garden is completely overgrown with weeds, poison ivy, etc. Normally I would just take the lawn mower to it and mow everything down, but due to the angle, I won't be able to easily get at it with a lawn mower.
I can't seem to figure out what the best way to attack it is. I don't want to just dive in and start pulling because I'll be up to my elbows in poison ivy, spiders and possible snakes.

Any ideas would be helpful.
Suggestions beyond hiring someone to do it. Thanks.

Answer
I'd borrow a couple goats from the neighbors and let them have at it for a week or two, then do a cut and fill terrace and solarize.

No goats? Apply a good layer of poison ivy barrier cream like Ivy Block or Onguard to all exposed skin. Wearing long sleeved shirt, long pants, gloves, and with a sweat rag tied around your forehead if it's a warm day, start at the driveway with loppers and work across, bundling the materials for composting. DO NOT BURN PI!!! It can, however, be safely composted.

Then continue with cut and fill and solarization. Intermediate retaining walls may be needed.

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Why my lawn mower wont work?

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Sherman

I have a lawn mower Honda and it wont start i have tried everything, Every time i put carburetor cleaner on the carburetor it starts for 5 seconds then it shuts off. Please respond thanks.

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it's starving for fuel.The carb will have to be taken apart and cleaned and possibly new gaskets.If they are hard and brittle you will have to purchase new rebuild kit..First of all make sure your air cleaner and fuel filter are unclogged,clean and your fuel is not old. Fuels with Ethanol are not recommended for mowers.Use fuels without Ethanol or a fuel stabilizer additive.Just remember it can only be one of three things.that your motor needs to run fuel,compression and spark.Also if all else fails make sure the flywheel key has not been sheared.If the blade hits something hard enough since its made of aluminum that can happen.

What should you do if a lawn mower is stolen?

alejandro

My father had 2 lawn mowers stolen( honda commercial) worth 1000 each retail. He did not report it and has no serial number of the 2 lawn mowers.

Answer
How far could someone take the lawn mowers? I'd look in the neighborhood for them. Police is definitely a good way to go. Even if they don't find anything, at least you're covering all bases and, who knows, they may find it or help your dad look for it.

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What's a cheap way to store a riding lawn mower?

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Graciela,

My aunt offered me a good deal on her old riding lawn mower and I really want to buy it. Unfortunately, I have no place for it. My garage is too small, and our cars barely fit already. I have no shed and can't afford to build one. Are there any other options?

Answer
Sheds really aren't that expensive. you can pick up a cheap DIY plastic shed for very little money.

if that still isn't an option, go with a tarp. just park the thing next to your house and lay the tarp over it. if it's windy, make sure to stake it down.

How can i make my lawn mower faster with out having to buy anything?

Tarheel Po

i have a lot of stuff laying around my yard but i want to make my lawn mower go faster without spending a lot of money

Answer
Easiest part make sure air filter is clean, then I have searched Yahoo here's the most important part"http://www.weekendgardener.net/lawn-mowers/sharpen-lawnmower-blade-70607.htm" More than that will take carburator adjustment or cleaning. The first two should help with the speed of your mowing.

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What's the best mower for cutting wet grass?

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anise_lein

Yes, yes, I know! The best option of all is to wait until it dries. We can't. We would be waiting nine months. ;) Basically, the rainy season has begun in the Pacific Northwest, and there is no way to count on it stopping for any length of time until next July. It will be raining literally every single day. Given that, has anybody found that some mowers do better than others in wet grass?

Answer
I agree with the reel mowers, which are still quite available, as in this line here:

http://www.mclanemower.com/reelmowers.asp

I use a high-vacume, bagging, rotary (standard) mower with at least 5hp to lift the heavy grass. I like the Honda's and have 9 seasons on the last 2 I purchased. This tip is from their website:

"Move slowly across the lawn. To reduce the volume of clippings that might cause the mower to bog down, it may be necessary to raise the cutting height. It also may be necessary to turn the mower over and scrape off the packed-on clippings that accumulate under the mower deck housing."

Does an electric cordless lawn mower work as well as a gas powered one?

Anna

I am needing a new lawn mower and with the price of gas, I was wondering if the electric ones are any good. I can't imagine having a cord attached, so I would want a rechargable one.

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In the right circumstances a cordless will work fine. No, they're not as powerful as gas, and if you have a really large area to cut, one charge won't do it. You can buy extra batteries though they're not cheap. I have a 24v cordless and am very happy with it. It's light and easy to push. It's quiet enough that I can cut the lawn without making the neighbours close their windows. I cut about 100' x100' on one charge unless the grass is wet or too long. It cuts over small branches in the lawn with no trouble. I'd be using a lot of extension cord to reach all the areas with a corded one, and I hate the noise of gas ones, futzing around with fuel, and yanking on the cord.

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Can you provide advice on troubleshooting lawn mower problem?

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shrill ala

My son's lawn mower runs fairly well, but cut grass no longer goes in the bagger; even dry grass just kind of clumps and is left behind. Any takers? We changed the oil, spark plug, blade, emptied the bag.

Answer
Engine speed fast enough?

Blade installed correctly? or backwards?*

Underside of the mower been cleaned?*

Mowing too fast?

Letting grass get too tall?

how can you wire around the safety switch under the seat of a YT46LS Husqvarna riding lawn mower?

Jim

I am trying to wire around the safety switch on my YT46LS Husqvarna riding lawn mower so that when I get off to empty the bagger it won't shut off.

Answer
Unplug it and put a jumper in the plug.It is on there for safety reasons,make sure everyone who uses the mower understands what you did.

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What dealer has obsolete lawn mower parts?

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KntryBumpk

I have a lawn mower repair shop. When I took it over many years ago, I discovered a LOT of obsolete parts - most of them are small parts, like condensers & contacts. I want to find a dealer of obsolete parts and hopefully sell these to them.

Answer
Do an Ebay search and see if you can find anyone selling these parts, then you can see what their selling for and if they might buy them from you. Or just sell them on Ebay yourself.

Good Luck

Where do I go to repair my lawn tractor (driving lawn mower) ?

BN

Do you know where I can go to get my lawn tractor (driving lawn mower) repaired? It doesn't work anymore and I need to get it fixed. Please list places/stores/shops where I can get it repaired. Thanks.

Answer
Check your phone book under "lawn mower sales and service"

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How to increase engine output on a 5hp riding lawn mower.?

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Dazed but

I want to use a riding lawn mower engine and trans to power my new go-kart. The go kart will be used mainly to pull boat trailers, so I need some torque out of this engine, but I would also like to have a cruising gear. Any suggestions?

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errrrrrrrr i dont no depends wot cc engine u hav init al ready lol tel me and i can tel u ;)

How to build a lawn mower go kart?

D5IlENT1

The internet doesnt detail this quite accuratley so i came here. I just really need instructions starting from taking the lawn mower engine off to making the kart turn on. Any help is appreciated :) oh, and my budget is <$200 so yeah.. :P

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Sorry, but I'm gonna rain on your parade here......... A lawn mower engine is a "vertical shaft" engine and most go-karts use a "horizontal shaft" engine.......... You'd need to find a way to turn the power 90 degrees.........

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Are there any lawn mower trade in programs in Illinois?

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Samvimes

I'd like to trade in my gas lawn mower for a reel lawn mower.

Answer
A used lawn mower has practically no value at all so it is doubtful you will have any luck beyond selling it for $20-$30 on craigslist and even then, it better be a nice mower compared to all the rest selling for $20-$30 or it won't sell fast.

Trying to find out the value of a 1986 Ariens ride on lawn mower in excellent condition.?

Tammy

The mower is an Ariens 1986, 8hp. Pull start ride on lawn mower. All original and in excellent condition. Looks and runs like it is only 2 months old. Trying to see if it has any value.

Answer
maybe $200 dollars.

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what kind of gas do you use in a new kohler engine lawn mower?

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Susan

It is a new Lawn Boy mower bought at Home Depot.
I heard on the radio that the unleaded gas with ethanol is bad for mowers.

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Hi Susan

If you can buy 100 percent gasoline, that is what you should use. It runs better and is not as bad about gumming up your carburetor as ethanol gas is. There is a station near me that has non ethanol gasoline so there are a few around. If you are going to store your mower over the winter it is best to add an additive to prolong the fuel's life. A couple of these are STP fuel treatment, Sta-bil.

Hope this helps

Johnny

What stores have layaway on lawn mowers?

Q. Do you know if any stores like Home depot or like lowes have layaway(any that you can get to)? And I am talking about a RIDE ON LAWN MOWER! NOT PUSH. My mom is looking for a store with layaway that sell RIDE ON MOWERSfor fathers day. We already have a push one but out lawn is too big for a push lawn mower and it takes too long.

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Whatever present you get, the best gift for a dad is in your desk drawer. This link will teach you what, along with several songs for Dad.
http://DadsHouseEdCtr.org/FathersDay

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how to start a lawn care company?

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fuzzycolom

Me and my friend wanna start a lawn mowing company together, we are both 14 and want to know the best approach at going at it. What we were thinking is to post fliers all over our neighborhood, and charge 20$ a lawn as a flat rate. If it is a large lawn should we charge more or should we charge by the hour or wat? Also, is all you need a lawn mower, gas, and a little practice?(Neither of us have any practice at mowing lawns) If there is any suggestions they would be greatly appreciated.

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Hi:
I am a landscaper and designer. I have had my own business for 8 years. Knowledge and passion are two things that are required for a successful business. My first question to you is, have you mowed your own lawn before? If you haven't, I would start there and learn the different settings of a lawn mower. You have to know your cold weather and warm weather grass types. Bermuda is a warm weather grass and doesn't have to be mowed as much as Fescue.

Before starting any type of business, you must have the knowledge to present yourself to potential clients. Unless you have access to a truck to haul your materials around, you will have to stay in your neighborhood. This could be a good start for you. Learn how to use a blower and a trimmer. These are other tools you will need. Besides gas, you will periodically have to put some oil in the mower. Practice on some lawns before you even begin to approach customers.

You will be in a competitive field, so get some experience and then show people what you can do. I will link you to the site map of my website. There are articles, tips and techniques that may help you get started. The site map has everything that is on the website. Good luck to you and your friend, and have a great day!
Kimberly

http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.com/Site.html

What kind of sealant should I use for my gas tank?

Seth Marti

My Riding lawn mower gas tank has a crack in it at the bottom that is causing it to leak. I don't have the money right now to replace the tank, so I wanted to find out about different epoxies or sealants I could use to fix it. It is a polypropylene tank I assume. But if there is nothing I can do to fix it I will have to buy a new one. But they're just a gob of money that I'd rather not spend.

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JB Weld would probably work and I found a product made by Permatex called Permatex 80884 Gas Tank / Radiator Repair on Amazon.com. Be sure to drain the tank and clean and roughen (w/fine sandpaper) the area the sealer will be applied to.

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who makes kenmore products for sears in particular outdoor gas grills?

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casey

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Sears contracts with hundreds of different company's, they always have. I don't know who builds their grills, sorry. Let me say this about Sears stuff. I have owned several Kenmore brand appliances over the years, such as, kitchen ranges, vacuums, refrigerators, clothes washer, a dishwasher, etc. and was almost always pleased with them. I have also owned Craftsman items such as, tools, lawn mowers and the like with great satisfaction. Sears used to be 'the place to go for Everything'. Since it is now owned by Kmart, all bets are off. I bought a Kenmore grill two years ago. I gave that away to a scrap metal dealer last week. It wasn't the top of the Kenmore line but I did pay several hundred dollars. I was somewhat lax in protecting it but, I really don't feel like I got my money's worth. I've owned other grills that lasted for many years left outside year round with a simple cover over them. Just to sum up------------Buy the best grill that you can afford, that is not necessarily the most expensive but built very well, with most of the parts being made of stainless steel from a company that has a good reputation. Lastly, protect your investment, store it away when not being used and don't leave it exposed to the elements unnecessarily. I love grilling all year round here in the NW USA. I hope this is helpful.

Are scag mowers any good?

Michael

I am new to zero turn mowers and not sure what to buy, I'd like a 61" but not sure what brand or what model. I am looking at a scag freedom z 61" with the 30hp B&S engine

Any opinions or advice
I like a good quality mower
Ease of maintenance
Good ride plus cut

Answer
They are a great machine especialy the The Turf Tiger zero-turn rider which really is the industry leader.

Scag Power Equipment. Simply the Best Commercial Mowers
Since 1983, Scag Power Equipment has manufactured "Simply the Best" commercial lawn mowers and lawn maintenance equipment money can buy. Scag's innovation and attention to quality is known and respected throughout the industry. If you are looking for the highest quality, best built, best cutting commercial lawn mower made in the USA, look no further.
http://www.scag.com/

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WHAT RIDING LAWN MOWER TO BUY?

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BORIS

I am trying to decide what riding lawn mower to buy. The budget - around $1500. My main concern is reliability.
I am considering:
1. Ariens 42 in. 19 HP Kohler Hydrostatic 960460024.
2. Cub Cadet 42 in. 19 HP Kohler Courage Front-Engine Automatic Riding Mower
3. John Deere D110 42 in. 19.5 HP Front-Engine Hydrostatic Riding Mower
4. Husqvarna 20 HP Single Cylinder Hydrostatic 42-in Riding Lawn Mower

What would you recommend?

Answer
nothing runs like a Deere

Am I getting the quality of a John Deere ride mower from Home Depot?

Eric

Ok so I was looking to buy a new ride lawn mower after earning about 2,500 dollars last summer mowing lawns (I am 14). My dad says our current crappy one is fine but it really sucks. I was looking at John Deere ones because i here they are good quality, on their website they were in the $10,000 range! Meanwhile, a John Deere from the Home Depot was $1,500 - 2,500 dollars. The 1,800 dollar ones i like looks the same on both websites, but is the Home Depot one as good quality as one directly from John Deere?

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Ok I'm not sure how to explain this one but im going to try. I use my fathers husqvarna chainsaw one summer to make a little money on a farm I got a job on. I like it so much I purchase one from a store like lowe. come to find out its not the same quilty as getting it from a dealer. If you want a new mower for your lawn cutting its understandable but if pops will let you keep useing his save that money.

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Any suggestions for a lawn mower(s) for 3-4 acres to mow?

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nc1kcfan

My husband and I are looking into buying a lawn mower/tractor to mow about 3 - 4 acres. We are thinking about either a JD 2210 or JD 4115. Does anyone have a suggestion of any others, especially of lesser cost, but the same quality for the amount of mowing to be done? Also, suggestions on which size of deck and the amount of time it would take to mow this amount would be great. We have a Torro with a 54" deck now, but we are sharing it with my father-in-law and it is becoming a hassle to take back and worth every week or so. Plus, we have to get the bushhog to use too. We use the Torro for yard (about 1.5 acres) and the bushhog for the other acres. That's why we need one that would be great to do it all! ~thanks

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I'd Look at exmark or grasshopper's..., any 42 inch with a hydro riding mower will do 1.5 acres easy though... I'd also think about simplicity/snapper mowers as well. Simplicity owns snapper.

What could cause irrigation breakdown?

Lorraine E

I own a 1/4 acre property with a 6 zone irrigation system installed in 2007. The water bill jumped to over $500 and found that the system was compromised in almost every zone. If no vehicles are on the property other than landscape lawn mowers, what could have caused such a widespread failure?
Property is in GA, pump is part of initial installation 2 yrs ago when house built. Could it have been the mowers? I hate to think it.

Answer
wow, a fairly new system with so many problems...
I'm willing to bet it's either poor installation or breaks from freezing. Being in GA, freezing most likely is ruled out.

Fixing the issues should be relatively inexpensive. Get them done sooner than later to avoid any deeper water bill expenses.

Can you contact the installer? If they are a reputable company, they should help you out!

Good Luck.

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What brand of a zero turn mower doe's the best job at cutting grass?

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Steve H

I now have a zero turn mower but if I go full speed it doe's not cut the grass perfect, there are some blades of grass that don't get cut.

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I have a Hustler Z turn mower. They were the inventor of the zero turn lawn mower and I love it. Mine is a Fastrak model, which is the consumer model made for people cutting once or twice a week with lawns around 1 to 5 acres. The cost is fairly hefty ($5,300) but not much more than the much less quality Zturn mowers you will see a Lowe's or Home Depot. It gets much more expensive if you are to look into the professional lawn mowers. ($6-8k) Since mine mows with a 54 inch cut at 8 mph it works great.

If your yard is flat you can go with a larger cut, but if you have a hilly landscape you will want a smaller deck.
Something else to consider is what brand of Motor. You will usually find a choice of motor in a higher end mower. I have looked around and if you check out many of the professional landscapers around here you will find what ever brand lawn mower - the engines are usually made by Kawasaki. I guess that they have the most torque.

To keep the cost down I actually went in partners with a neighbor friend. I wouldn't recommend that to just anyone, but we wrote up a contract and it works for us.

Best of luck in your research.

Which is better for a hilly yard: front wheel drive self propelled or rear wheel drive?

brinkie69

My rear wheel driver mower has burned through a clutch twice in 3 years and I have to purchase a new lawn mower. Should I get a rear wheel drive again or a front wheel drive?

Answer
I definitely recommend a front propelled mower.
We used to live on a cliff with pretty much a large cliff behind and a smaller cliff down below that. I mowed it myself and couldn't have done it without my trusty Craftsman front propelled mower.One thing that is really good about having the drive in front is that you can just tilt the handle back a tad and raise the front just slightly off the ground instead of letting completely off the throttle and if your ground is really hilly it makes it so much easier. You can't do that with a rear wheel drive mower.Oh and if it's really hilly like mine was I also recommend wearing golf cleats when you mow to keep from slipping.

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