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On Friday, I killed my little Honda pusher mower. A couple of rocks, and my favorite steel sprinkler(that one will be hard to replace), Bent the crank, and output shaft. For me.....it's not worth fixing, or dropping a new motor in.

Typically, it takes me 1.5 hrs, to cut the grass. not including weed wacking. So I was looking at used ride em mowers, and then I came across this.

Lawn Tractors | Canadian Tire

Does, or has, anyone have one. I'm looking at the first one for $1200. And looking to buy this week. Good or bad would be appreciated.

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There a decent little unit for the type of work your looking for.


On Friday, I killed my little Honda pusher mower. A couple of rocks, and my favorite steel sprinkler(that one will be hard to replace), Bent the crank, and output shaft. For me.....it's not worth fixing, or dropping a new motor in.

Typically, it takes me 1.5 hrs, to cut the grass. not including weed wacking. So I was looking at used ride em mowers, and then I came across this.

Lawn Tractors | Canadian Tire

Does, or has, anyone have one. I'm looking at the first one for $1200. And looking to buy this week. Good or bad would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
 

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John Deere lawn tractors are worth it. Yes they are more $$$$ but you will buy 2 Canadian Tire tractors over time before you have any issues with a JD. Also try to buy true JD - not JD Sabre or JD Home Depot.

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Get a zero turn, you won't regret it. I have a Cub Cadet, been bullitproof for 4 years now.
 

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don't buy green, get a kabota diesel zero turn, best on the market. cuts grass at 10 mph, 60 " swath should take all of 10 minutes from start to finish and put away= more time for :beer: and playboy honey's:d
 

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I'm thinking he doesn't want to spend 3-4-5-6-thousand dollars to mow a yard he can do with a push mower in 1.5 hours....

the little yard works will work just fine.... mine is a little weed-eater made by husqvarna 13.5 hp, has a snow blower attachment, wheel weights ect.... nice little machine. not enough for my uses, I need to upgrade but I have about 1.5 acres of uneaven lawn to look after.... mine with a push mower would take about 8 hours....

I would however recommend spending the extra $300 and bumping up to the 15.5 with the 42" deck. mine doesn't have guide wheels on the mowing deck and experience has taught me this is a must... I've bottomed out my blades numerous times.....

Just my 2 cents
 
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don't buy green, get a kabota diesel zero turn, best on the market. cuts grass at 10 mph, 60 " swath should take all of 10 minutes from start to finish and put away= more time for :beer: and playboy honey's:d

Thanks :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :d


I did look at both of these. That's kinda why, I was thinking new. I was just in Home Depot, and they Have a "Ariens" 18hp, with a 42" deck for $1200. or a 20hp w/42 deck, for $1400. I think I'll go with the 18hp.

I have a very uneven .5 acre to cut. I would have never thought about the guide wheels. Thanks
 

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We have a Yardman, made by MTD same as this one. Had it for 5 years now had minor issues until we learnt how to do some adjusting...it's reliable and gets the grass cut! Had connections to buy this one or we would probably have a JD. But for the $$ this one you're lookin' at sounds good. :wtg:

Ours starts and runs good, mows well... we have a utility trailer that we haul heavy chit with it all the time :rolleyes:. The deck is relatively easy to remove, takes a couple times to get er figured (that's second hand info, I've never done it :eek:)
The 38" deck will be good if you have a smaller-medium yard, ours is a 42" and wouldn't want less...pretty big yard.

I just walked in from mowing...it's always a good day when I don't roll 'er :eek: :D
 
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If I had the cash.......I would replace my little Honda, with a big Honda. LOL

I'm giving myself to Thursday night to make a decsion.( 1 day for set up)

So all iinput is still appreciated.
 

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al i can say is kabota:beer:cut 6 acres in an hr and 45. with a half acre more time for cold ones and internet dating sites is all i can say, man get your priorities right, cutting grass sucks, beer in those wussy can holders sucks the big one. porn and beer you see where i'm going, oh quading time can be good too.:beer::d
 
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al i can say is kabota:beer:cut 6 acres in an hr and 45. with a half acre more time for cold ones and internet dating sites is all i can say, man get your priorities right, cutting grass sucks, beer in those wussy can holders sucks the big one. porn and beer you see where i'm going, oh quading time can be good too.:beer::d

Ok DAD ;) :d You missed 42 yrs, of B-day's, X-mas, and a lot of other chit. Cough up the new mower. And you'll get all the pics & vid you can handle. ;) ;) :d

:beer: :beer: :d
 

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I'm thinking he doesn't want to spend 3-4-5-6-thousand dollars to mow a yard he can do with a push mower in 1.5 hours....

the little yard works will work just fine.... mine is a little weed-eater made by husqvarna 13.5 hp, has a snow blower attachment, wheel weights ect.... nice little machine. not enough for my uses, I need to upgrade but I have about 1.5 acres of uneaven lawn to look after.... mine with a push mower would take about 8 hours....

I would however recommend spending the extra $300 and bumping up to the 15.5 with the 42" deck. mine doesn't have guide wheels on the mowing deck and experience has taught me this is a must... I've bottomed out my blades numerous times.....

Just my 2 cents

Luv hitting them big azz Ant hills !:d
 

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Ok DAD ;) :d You missed 42 yrs, of B-day's, X-mas, and a lot of other chit. Cough up the new mower. And you'll get all the pics & vid you can handle. ;) ;) :d

:beer: :beer: :d

you are already doing a fine job with that now, my son. :beer::d

the lawn tractor will do the job but what a let down, maybe one of those beer fridges mounted up front would relieve the boredom of the roundy round.:beer:
 
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:d :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :d

Thank you to ALL! For your help.

Just picked her up this morning from Home Depot. $1258.95

Now if it quit's snowing(wrong season) :rant: :rant: I can use it. :d
 

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Looks good,but I don't see a gps mount to keep the cut lines strait on the estate.
 
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