New riding lawn mower

[MJA]

I been searching for a new riding mower for last few weeks .and i narrowed it down to 2 choices.1 Toro 2- Craftsmen

budget $1299-$1399

I have less than 1/3 of acre.
I like to hear feedback,and recommendations from real owners.

I'm sick of cutting grass even with self-propelled lawn mower still I can't stand it .if it wasn't for the home association crap i will not even bother

[thecoalman]

http://www.husqvarna.com/us/homeowner/products/robotic-mowers/husqvarna-robotic-mowers...or-homeowners/

[Supreme2k]

Doesn't the HOA provide "landscapers" as part of your fees?

[zoobie]

next to new for cheap on craig's list

[thecoalman]

Doesn't the HOA provide "landscapers" as part of your fees?

They differ everywhere, my Uncle is on a private lake with a HOA and the fees go towards upkeep of the lake and the water well.

[lordsmurf]

I still push. Takes 2+ hours.

[MJA]

Doesn't the HOA provide "landscapers" as part of your fees?

nope.

[MJA]

next to new for cheap on craig's list

no dude.I don't wanna deal with old mowers.no warranty + they are expansive to fix

[lordsmurf]

My neighbor has a nice Lawnman from Walmart. He rides around his yard in about 15-20 minutes and is done.

[Dv8ted2]

http://www.husqvarna.com/us/homeowner/products/robotic-mowers/husqvarna-robotic-mowers-for-homeowners/

This was my thought as well.

Let the robomower do the work.

[MJA]

My neighbor has a nice Lawnman from Walmart. He rides around his yard in about 15-20 minutes and is done.

The super Wal-Mart near my house doesn't carry any riding mowers(MTD)

[stiltman]

I'd by a quad, then just attach a lawnmower base to the back of it.
Rip it up of 30mins, and then go rip it up in the dirt for a couple of hours

[zoobie]

next to new for cheap on craig's list

no dude.I don't wanna deal with old mowers.no warranty + they are expansive to fix

it's not a turbo-charged V6...just a single piston...nothing to them
I used to fix mowers when I was 14 years old

people die, move into condos, etc. and sell their 2 year old riding mowers all the time
it still may be under warranty

but whatever...just trying to save you some money that could be better spent elsewhere

[lordsmurf]

My neighbor has a nice Lawnman from Walmart. He rides around his yard in about 15-20 minutes and is done.

The super Wal-Mart near my house doesn't carry any riding mowers(MTD)

Did you look outside where they sell all the plants?

[MJA]

My neighbor has a nice Lawnman from Walmart. He rides around his yard in about 15-20 minutes and is done.

The super Wal-Mart near my house doesn't carry any riding mowers(MTD)

Did you look outside where they sell all the plants?

yes.They have the push/self propelled ones only

[lordsmurf]

That sucks. I'd see if another nearby Walmart carries any.
Next choice would be Lowe's.

[MJA]

next to new for cheap on craig's list

no dude.I don't wanna deal with old mowers.no warranty + they are expansive to fix

it's not a turbo-charged V6...just a single piston...nothing to them
I used to fix mowers when I was 14 years old

people die, move into condos, etc. and sell their 2 year old riding mowers all the time
it still may be under warranty

but whatever...just trying to save you some money that could be better spent elsewhere

I checked crag's list.nothing worth looks at around my area.I saw few nice ones ,but they are far away,and I don't own a truck

update.

this one is close to me (561 hours on it.I wonder if thats a lot)

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/grd/1148046344.html

[MJA]

That sucks. I'd see if another nearby Walmart carries any.
Next choice would be Lowe's.

I have one issue with Lowe's and Walmart.if the mowers breaks they can't fix it on the spot(workshop on site)they have to ship the mower to a dealer/repair shop(in my case 50 miles away) .it took freak'n Lowe's 1 month to get my push mower back,imagine how tall the lawn gets in one month

[thecoalman]

Going off-topic here but just noticed this on the robo page:

It’s not just user friendly, but environmentally responsible as well, since it is powered by electricity and produces no harmful exhaust emissions. The unique mowing technique is based on Automower™ continuously cutting the grass in random patterns within the boundaries you decide.

You have the green spin everywhere AND completely false. Since about 70% of the electricity used to power the robo motor is generated from fossil fuels like coal which accounts for 50% of generation you most certainly have emissions. To dig down a little further you'd need to determine how efficiently the fuel is being used, a fossil fuel plant only runs about 40% efficient at best and you have additional inefficiencies in the power grid. Overall only a fraction of the energy used to create electricity actually makes it to the consumer.

Most importantly to quote them " Automower™ continuously cutting the grass in random patterns".....Certainly now whaere as efficient as a human cutting just what needs to be cut.

[zoobie]

561 hours is a lot...looks like it got sold anyway
no matter...bound to be lots more
best time to buy used lawnmowers and air conditioners is in the winter, of course
doh!

[MJA]

561 hours is a lot...looks like it got sold anyway
no matter...bound to be lots more
best time to buy used lawnmowers and air conditioners is in the winter, of course
doh!

true...

even new will be 2 to $300 cheaper Spt/Oct sale

[lordsmurf]

Local auctions may be good too, always some in county where I live. They always seem to have mowers available in good condition.

[hudsonf]

I would suggest getting a mower with hydrostatic drive. I have a Murry (Wal-Mart) with a foot controlled hydrostatic drive and think it's great. My yard has a lot of obstacles and the manual forward reverse shifting with my old mower got to be a pain.

[MJA]

I would suggest getting a mower with hydrostatic drive. I have a Murry (Wal-Mart) with a foot controlled hydrostatic drive and think it's great. My yard has a lot of obstacles and the manual forward reverse shifting with my old mower got to be a pain.

that's what I have in mind.

I didn't know all these models u see at walmart,Lowes,,,,, most of them are made BY MTD

the cheapest Automatic Hydrostatic from Toro is $1,899 for the LX427 model.

Sears on the other hand is selling Hydrostatic ones around $1299 and up (Craftsman YT 3000)

the nice thing about the Toro is the dealer/repair shop is only 3 miles away from me,but it comes with a high price

[MJA]

I pulled the trigger and bought the Craftsman YT 3000 model# 28922 for $1399 and a bagger for $279 plus 10% off a lot cheaper than the toro(too much for my pocket) 3 weeks for delivery(i guess high demand)
Thanx all for the help

[Xylob the Destroyer]

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/09/the_cutting_edg.php


:P :P

[MJA]

no way this rusty bike(1st pix) made that cut.

I rather pollute the environment than riding a bike like a freak'n clown,or in this case environmental wacko .

[MJA]

update 5-23-09

I just got my new riding mower today(Craftsman YT3000 Model 28922) after 3 weeks of waiting (high demand on this model) what a deference in time between the self propelled mower and the riding one

[Number Six]

And it is a lot easier to chase the cat too :P

[MJA]

LOL The vacuum is taking care of that