bahd-ler Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 There is not one valid reason on why you shouldn't spend your money on a Deere. Unlike cars there is no debate to be had. You either have the best or you don't... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 There is not one valid reason on why you shouldn't spend your money on a Deere. Unlike cars there is no debate to be had. You either have the best or you don't... Aren't there some cheaply made "Deere's" sold by the big box stores that aren't the same quality as the real JD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller11386 Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Aren't there some cheaply made "Deere's" sold by the big box stores that aren't the same quality as the real JD? Everything under 2k is going to be a 5-7 year mower and it will be falling apart. You will need to step up to the mid grade/commercial grade if you want it to last. Working form MTD myself, I can attest all entry level riding tractors are garbage. I wouldn't waste my money on one. IMo the best true zero turn mower (used simply as a grass cutter, not plowing or digging) would be the Z-Force S or the Tank S. Syncrosteer makes zero trns a breeze and you wont turf your lawn up. Lap bar units take a lot of practice to get right, so I always suggest the steering mowers to people who don't have a lot of commercial experience with a lapbar unit. I saw a Z-force S for sale the other day used for 1800. that is a solid 20 year mower if you take care of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Make your wife mow the lawn while you sit on the porch drinking a beer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Make your wife mow the lawn while you sit on the porch drinking a beer? This Seriously though, go green and yellow. A used commercial unit, not the residential stamped frame junk at the box stores. I mow 7-10 acres a week with my JD 737, 60" deck. Over 800 hours on it so far, just keep things greased and it keeps going. Oh, and synthetic lube. Complete overkill for your yard, but you would probably be done before you beer could get warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 http://columbus.craigslist.org/grd/5443802686.html Vintage, tried my best to kill one growing up, i did not succeed. Only got rid of it for a bigger mower. My cousin bought it, still mows with it. http://columbus.craigslist.org/grd/5479589022.html Got a 316 to replace the 110. The hydro was tough as nails. I snapped the safety bolt in the drive shaft between the engine and hydro pump twice cranking on the hydro control stick trying to drift it. Pumps never even complained. Of course, i cant vouch for the condition of these particular units, only my past experiences with the same model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprafiedd Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Bobcat Fast Cat Pro here. I use it for commercial work primarily but my neighbors also look at me funny as I can mow my yard extremely quick! Dp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 No love for the big cub cadets? My dad has a GT2000 or GT2500 I think it is, and it's very beefy. Driveshaft instead of belt driven too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 http://imgur.com/yC7PVTVm.jpg http://imgur.com/oIif3CCm.jpg http://imgur.com/6YLRq9vm.jpg http://imgur.com/5l5AKatm.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller11386 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 No love for the big cub cadets? My dad has a GT2000 or GT2500 I think it is, and it's very beefy. Driveshaft instead of belt driven too. LOL "Big cub cadets" Those are in the "garbage" category IMO. Step up to a Z-Force or Tank and you will see a very large difference. I agree with the previous comment. lightly used Commercial equipment is a much better investment than new residential equipment. They build to suit a price point, not a need. Also the whole time aspect. When my father bought a tank lapbar unit, he was baffled at the time savings Same half acre yard 21" push mower - 1hr 30min 42" JD garden tractor - 40min 60" Cub Tank LZ - 15min What is your time worth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Same half acre yard 21" push mower - 1hr 30min 42" JD garden tractor - 40min 60" Cub Tank LZ - 15min What is your time worth? Hire someone - 0 min Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 LOL "Big cub cadets" Those are in the "garbage" category IMO. Step up to a Z-Force or Tank and you will see a very large difference. You're comparing zero turns to garden tractors, matey. Good luck plowing snow or towing a yard trailer with a zero turn. There is value in the tractors for somebody NOT mowing commercially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted March 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Ok so i dont need one of those fancy zero turn mowers that every one seems to ask about. You're comparing zero turns to garden tractors, matey. Good luck plowing snow or towing a yard trailer with a zero turn. There is value in the tractors for somebody NOT mowing commercially. Yes as stated in the first post I am not looking for a zero turn, not for this small of area. I am looking to use it for other things other then just basic mowing as I go along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8tn Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 the other side of the coin is the availability of parts and ease of working on the yard tractors....that's why I wasn't that dead set against an MTD mower when I bought mine. I've worked on mowers in the past and they're pretty simple to work on and parts are normally pretty cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted March 19, 2016 Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 If the john deere online parts catalogue isnt enough to convince you than i don't know what is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everlight44 Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Owned a John Deere LT155 and helped my dad with maintenance with it for about 17 years. Other than oil and blade changes we had minimal problems with it and every problem we had could be fixed using the online diagrams. I think John Deere uses Kohler motors if you can find a similar model with one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 You're comparing zero turns to garden tractors, matey. Good luck plowing snow or towing a yard trailer with a zero turn. There is value in the tractors for somebody NOT mowing commercially. Mine has a hitch, and a tire swap from turf to bars makes the snow move nicely. Kinda sad I didn't get to plow shit this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Well was gonna just buy a used rig, but said f it. Went and bought a John Deere D105 suits my lawn well. Had it delivered friday so i havent been able to use it yet due to snowing . JD has a price fix on these so there the same price where ever you go. But after playing the credit card bonus game, and free gas from giant eagle by getting home depot gift cards. I saved( or earned which ever way you want to look at it) 300$ JACKPOT! Dont mind the clutter, im currently rearranging garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y334/kbrowerpics/Mobile%20Uploads/20160409_081307_zpsddek6afz.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grudes Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Great lookin machine! Excited to get out there and mow some grass? :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) Great lookin machine! Excited to get out there and mow some grass? :gabe: Sadly yes, I love moving my lawn, but hate to push mow that crap. My grass grows quick enough where depending on the weather it might need mowed 2 or 3 times a week. I will happily do it now. Will have a drink with an umbrella in it, and headphones in with some spice girls on, you know JAMMIN! Edited April 11, 2016 by Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grudes Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Sadly yes, I love moving my lawn, but hate to push mow that crap. My grass grows quick enough where depending on the weather it might need mowed 2 or 3 times a week. I will happily do it now drink with an umbrella in it, and headphones in with some spice girls on, you know JAMMIN! :funny: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Your Mom spoiled you with the riding mower huh? Looks cool, I guess since you drive that grandpa car you need some excitment in your life. I bet your car and mower have about the same power to weight ratio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Your Mom spoiled you with the riding mower huh? Looks cool, I guess since you drive that grandpa car you need some excitment in your life. I bet your car and mower have about the same power to weight ratio. No, she spoiled him with the house. Lawnmower was up to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 No, she spoiled him with the house. Lawnmower was up to him No I actually meant his mother. She has a smaller yard and uses a riding mower. Nobody push mows in that family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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