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.
Better to buy a new or used lawn tractor?
Donna C
We only have about $1000 to spend and we own an acre of land (grass). We primarily need the tractor to cut the grass, but I supposed it would be nice if we had the option of buying a leaf sweeper attachment and/or small trailer attachment in the future. I'm not sure if it would be better to buy a new tractor, or go for a used one in a better brand. What do you think? Thanks!
Answer
Unfortunately, $1000 will not buy a quality lawn tractor new. The $1000-1500 units will cost you more in the long run. Your best option would be to check dealers in your area for used quality units with possible limited warranty. Many dealers refurbish units they get in on trade and sell at large events in the spring. Some brand names are Ariens, John Deere, Toro, Wheelhorse, Husquvarna..Kubota. Don't get lured into big name, popular price point at Homecenters because some of the big name brands like John Deere are not made to the same quality as the equipment dealers. They might look identical but plastic hoods are used instead of steel, many have no grease fittings, plastic axle bushings are used instead of brass.............Pick up the leaf sweeper, garden cart....on Craigslist for your area. Put the limited funds into good used unit before buying any accessories.
Unfortunately, $1000 will not buy a quality lawn tractor new. The $1000-1500 units will cost you more in the long run. Your best option would be to check dealers in your area for used quality units with possible limited warranty. Many dealers refurbish units they get in on trade and sell at large events in the spring. Some brand names are Ariens, John Deere, Toro, Wheelhorse, Husquvarna..Kubota. Don't get lured into big name, popular price point at Homecenters because some of the big name brands like John Deere are not made to the same quality as the equipment dealers. They might look identical but plastic hoods are used instead of steel, many have no grease fittings, plastic axle bushings are used instead of brass.............Pick up the leaf sweeper, garden cart....on Craigslist for your area. Put the limited funds into good used unit before buying any accessories.
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