thebiggin4
We recently moved to a house more in the country with 12 acres and we are looking to buy a riding mower/lawn tractor. The property is 12 acres total, with a 2 acre pond, and the house and landscaped area by the pool probably covers a bit over half an acre, so we are looking at around 9.5 acres to mow. The property is completely flat with a slight grade going down towards the pond, but nothing big. My family all live in a very small (population 600) town in rural Illinois and they tell me to get the biggest John Deere I can afford.
Price aside, what would be the most efficient tractor for this job? We dont want a zero turn mower because we like the attachments (snow plow, gardening cart, etc.) that can put on a riding mower.
Answer
Yeah, lawn tractor as they are tougher and have bigger engines, especially since you'll need the PTO for a rototiller or other mechanical attachments....if you are leaning towards them as well. Also buy what can be serviced in your area easily. You don't want to be hauling it far away for service and repair.
If you are mechanical and can do the work yourself, you can look to Husqvarna (I never get that spelling correct) or some of the professional turf grass types........but I'd angle back to Deere because of the attachements. As to model, talk with the dealer to determine what you'll need for the work load you expect to be doing.
Yeah, lawn tractor as they are tougher and have bigger engines, especially since you'll need the PTO for a rototiller or other mechanical attachments....if you are leaning towards them as well. Also buy what can be serviced in your area easily. You don't want to be hauling it far away for service and repair.
If you are mechanical and can do the work yourself, you can look to Husqvarna (I never get that spelling correct) or some of the professional turf grass types........but I'd angle back to Deere because of the attachements. As to model, talk with the dealer to determine what you'll need for the work load you expect to be doing.
Quality lawn tractor for $1200 or less?
dmg1969
I have been looking to buy a lawn tractor since we just bought a house with a little over a half acre of grass. I have mowed it once with a push mower and won't do that again.
Can anyone recommend a quality lawn tractor for $1200 or less? I do not need a zero turn or anything fancy like that.
I was looking at the Troy-Bilt Pony 17 HP, 42 inch cut. However, it looks to me to be the exact same mower as the Bolens and the Yard Machines...all made by MTD. I found a website which pretty much rated them as junk.
I was considering a Craftsman from Sears, but all but the more expensive ones have a manual transmission (stop to change speed).
I have considered used, but am not thrilled about going that route when I can buy new for not much more.
Answer
John Deere has always made great lawn tractors and highly rated in COnsumer Reports. The same can be said for Toro. Check them out at your local Home Depot or Lowes.
John Deere has always made great lawn tractors and highly rated in COnsumer Reports. The same can be said for Toro. Check them out at your local Home Depot or Lowes.
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