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@rebelyankeesshow56863 ай бұрын
Do you know if any troy bilt decks would work on a cub cadet lt1042?
@k9under Жыл бұрын
Have a 43 year old snapper rider still going strong.
@MrGordy61 Жыл бұрын
Different brands, Case, Simplicity, AC but yah old iron ;)
@daleolson3506 Жыл бұрын
New stuff complete garbage
@kevinhaley6776 Жыл бұрын
Its hard to kill a snapper
@waynestefinashen239 Жыл бұрын
Our personal mower at Eliminator Performance is a Snapper, love the simplicity of the drive system and easy to work on.
@dans_Learning_Curve Жыл бұрын
Don't know how old my Snapper Zero turn is.
@nodsib Жыл бұрын
For the John Deere oil change, you can get a kit to convert it back to a regular oil system for around $20. I got three new cheap E120s for lawn crews to run and as soon as they each were due for the first oil change I swapped them to the old style system. $60 is $50 too much for an oil change, especially with three units getting 150-200 hours a season each, so 10-12 oil changes per year saves me $500-600 a year converting back those three units
@keithcurtis6671 Жыл бұрын
I did the same on mine. The other issue with the EZ Change other than the exorbitant price is that you are only changing about half the oil so you never do a complete oil change.
@nodsib Жыл бұрын
Exactly! Between the cost and the half-ass oil change it’s definitely worth it to convert to the old system. Only time I’d say it’s a good idea is for a homeowner who can’t handle their own oil changes and only put 20 or 25 hours on it a year so only changing half the oil doesn’t matter if they swap it once a year
@drwisdom1 Жыл бұрын
@@nodsib You make a solid case that the John Deere is poorly engineered.
@nodsib Жыл бұрын
@@drwisdom1 they are extremely well engineered, takes a lot of innovation and smarts to engineer that much value for shareholders into their product ;)
@robertbankhead8661 Жыл бұрын
Definitely agree, first thing i did was change out that quick change (actually means quick cash for JD). Mower is nice, still have to clean that deck but not too bad. Overall,would have gone with zero turn style on my 3/4 acre place,but it is what it is. Thanks Chickanic!
@rcnelson11 ай бұрын
This site is always worth a thumbs-up, but it's sure discouraging to see what passes for equipment now. The Tecumseh on my 45-year-old Garden Way still runs strong, although the spindles on the mower itself have been replaced several times. The engine is also a single cylinder, a type of engine that is perfectly reliable if it's built properly. Tens of millions of one cylinder motorcycles and older lawn care equipment have been superbly reliable since forever. We're just being dealt crap these days.
@Bill-1370 Жыл бұрын
One piece of advice I would like to give anyone looking into buying a new mower, avoid the big box stores, if your going to be spending a few thousand dollars then go to an actual dealer who not only sales the mower but has repair facilities for your mower, that way you can get your mower repaired at the same place you bought it from and avoid playing phone tag.
@TexasLocalProduce11 ай бұрын
Nope. I did that. I bot my Toro from a dealer place. Crappy service. I wud have been better off buying from Lowes, wud have saved me $$ up front during the sale & not disappointed with the service a yr. later when I needed help.
@bigboybuilder10 ай бұрын
7 year old bad boy and the tires still hold air, oil and filter change are all i have done to it 5 acers with an abundance of trees@@TexasLocalProduce
@jameslomenzo11399 ай бұрын
I ended up buying a S100 JD from Lowes, I received a 10% military discount, saving $249. The dealer wouldn't have given me that.
@jameslomenzo11398 ай бұрын
@benk4881 military discount basically pays the taxes, one thing I did was change the oil,filter after 3-4 hours to get the metal shavings out of the new engine' that's something that's overlooked.
@truthof73828 ай бұрын
Bought my John Deere S120 at a dealer for that reason. While buying the sales guy said it doesn’t matter where you buy them, they all come to his store for repairs no matter where you buy. So there you go.
@philkuusisto1558 Жыл бұрын
I've had my Craftsman yard tractor for 20 years now, with a single cylinder, and the only thing I have changed is the spark plug, blades and the oil. No complaints. The one banger is still running great!
@CountryRock2k1 Жыл бұрын
The older singles are solid engines. It's the new ones that are junkers.
@mauryd3444 Жыл бұрын
That's when Craftsman was sold and backed by Sears and built to their standards. Any and all parts were readily available from Sears also. Those days are gone, unfortunately.
@kingsman8475 Жыл бұрын
I have a Craftsman from Sears from the 90's and was told that they are junk, but I was able to get in fixed in 2021 and it's hanging in there! I have a Briggs & Stratton from the 1970's bought at J.P. Penney, and it is still a monster. A twenty year senior to the Craftsman!
@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594 Жыл бұрын
20 years ago was a long time ago !
@christiand690 Жыл бұрын
I got my craftsman in mid 80's, so almost 40 yrs now. Still runs strong. I even had a mowing business for 2-3 yrs of that.
@anilborah3127 Жыл бұрын
Delivered a nice even cut, has the super tight turning ability kzfaq.infoUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend I was looking for, and is just a blast to drive. It takes a little bit to get used to driving one after driving a normal tractor style, but once you've got it, you've got it. If you're cutting lines, you have to be careful spinning the mower around or the back tire will dig a bare spot. Just take it nice and slow during the turn and then it's back to full throttle across the yard!
@TheRocco28 Жыл бұрын
I bought my Husqvarna from a large dealer that only sells Husqvarna products. It is not sold in box stores as it has the 22 horsepower Kohler twin in a 42 inch deck. Also have an 18 inch Husqvarna chainsaw. No problem with either one of them. Great products.
@mikezupancic2182 Жыл бұрын
I worked an assembly line at MTD years back. The Cib Cadet, craftsman, and others seemed the same but there were subtle differences most often that made the cub cadet ever so slightly better.
@zzbudzz Жыл бұрын
My cub cadet Rzt 50 I bought in 2007 is still going strong ...I just had to get the deck welded back together a few times 🙄
@Mach141 Жыл бұрын
The CC has some beefier parts throughout.
@cooldood1025 Жыл бұрын
It's odd that the Craftsman tractors still have steel hoods and the CCs have gone to all plastic. I think MTD should make a Craftsman ('garden tractor') w/ locking diff/ fab deck in their lineup. They seem to reserve that for Cub Cadet only - but you get a plastic hood and cheap brush guard.
@Mach141 Жыл бұрын
@@cooldood1025 Plastic hoods are a good thing
@ChrisG997810 ай бұрын
There is a line of Cubs with fabricated mowing decks, instead of the usual stamped decks found on all riding mowers (John Deere, Craftsman, etc.) at the big box stores. The fab decks are 11 gauge steel, vs 13 gauge for stamped decks. The fab decks have lifetime warranties, and I know Cub does honor them. Beyond the decks, the Cubs have better quality parts. Considering the Craftsman mowers cost virtually the same as the Cubs, I'll always take a Cub over a Craftsman any day of the week.
@cup_and_cone Жыл бұрын
The new smaller batteries are AGM, or non-spillable type with glass mats. They're somewhat better from a safety perspective because they don't vent and can be turned on their side, they're also more durable because they don't really lose electrolyte as quickly and can take some abuse since there's no liquid sloshing around. As long as the CCA numbers are the same, they're theoretically better batteries.
@5roundsrapid263 Жыл бұрын
I was coming here to say the same thing. Most new cars have AGM batteries now, too.
@georgepruitt637 Жыл бұрын
Time will tell if these batteries will work and last.
@RaffaPed Жыл бұрын
I noticed the sticker says 11 amp hour which is around a quarter of the output of a standard car battery. Not sure it matters for turning over a small engine though. Maybe smaller is better in that case.
@5roundsrapid263 Жыл бұрын
@@RaffaPed Riding mower batteries are only about 150-300 cold cranking amps, so that sounds about right.
@BudTheDrummer Жыл бұрын
That same Technology Battery is in my BackUPS power supplies for my PCs. I get 2-3 years out of them and they cost around $30. I get the units for $5 at Thrift stores with dead or missing batteries. Regular lead acid batteries sulfate. That is to say they shed lead off their plates and it deposits at the bottom of the battery case. When the mound reaches the plate the cell shorts out and the battery dies. Sometimes you can shake the battery and break the mound away for a few more uses. I think the AGM batteries is a smart move.
@brianmilliard6998 Жыл бұрын
I’m a big fan of Craigslist free stuff. I score free lawnmowers routinely. Most need a good carburetor cleaning and a routine tune up and the blade resharpened. Usually up and running for $50 bucks.
@GaryDolan-oe8oo Жыл бұрын
I have 2 weed eaters I watched your video and got them running. Thank you for your videos. I am learning how to work on small engines and you help me learn more.
@quantumjim45 Жыл бұрын
18 yr-old Craftsman 42" LT2000 w/single cylinder. I keep spare spindles on hand - like you say, they definitely go out if you hit something and I do. Fortunately they're easy to find and not particularly expensive. But the engine has (knock on wood) continued to hold up fine.
@bigboybuilder10 ай бұрын
we have a GT5000 that is trashed with only 150 hours on it
@rodeleon2875 Жыл бұрын
after going through 3 or 4 of the lowes mtd type mowers, i started buying 50-60 year old cub cadets for a few hundred each and use those. for the price of 1 of these lowes mowers i can have a fleet of half a dozen old ones that are easy to work on with most parts readily available and are classic pieces of american made machinery. and they look good too.
@brgracer100 Жыл бұрын
spot on about the Ariens ztr. great mower . 40 yr small engine shop here. We are Lowes warranty center . We see very few of the Ariens in for repairs .
@nuancolar7304 Жыл бұрын
One other thing to watch out for on the John Deere is to avoid those plastic transmissions on the lower-end models. Easy to spot, just look at from behind and you'll see that plastic housing around the rear axle.
@sandasturner9529 Жыл бұрын
Good looking out
@yoyo762 Жыл бұрын
The pot metal transaxles are bad enough. But plastic......yikes.
@disco4535 Жыл бұрын
Which series doesnt have that?
@petezereeeah Жыл бұрын
The plastic manual trans was on the JD E100, and was discontinued 2021. All JD trans are hydrostatic now.
@JaxT83 Жыл бұрын
@@disco4535 you don’t get rid of the k46 plastic trans until the ~$6000 x380 or x390. And the x380 still as an internal oil filter. The x390 has an external filter. I think both are k58. Then the x500 series moves up to the much beefier k72 with diff lock. I just went through this and ended up just getting an older shaft driven diesel deere for less money. Take a look at models like the gt225/235/245, gx325/335/345/355 or like an LX255. Those are all 900-3500ish depending on model/location/condition and have beefier transmissions, some with diff lock.
@NOName-co2qh Жыл бұрын
A high quality mower that's often overlooked for the smaller lawns are the Snapper rear riders. The Hi-Vac series with a bagger will pick up pine straw along with everything else. They were once equipped with Honda engines but later Briggs.
@jameslomenzo11399 ай бұрын
I had an old 70's Snapper with a 30inch cut,one bland, best cutting mower I've ever had.
@keithcurtis6671 Жыл бұрын
Great video and overview of the "Big Box" mowers. A few years ago I bought a John Deere riding mower, but got it from a John Deere Dealer vs Big Box store. When time for an oil change came along I spent the $25 on the kit to get rid of the EZ change system and use a standard spin on filter. Best thing I did as $60 to change only half the oil is dumb!
@gordonhutchinson2949 Жыл бұрын
I did the same...
@waynestefinashen239 Жыл бұрын
@@gordonhutchinson2949 Dont know why everyone does not do this.
@BM-mn5mm Жыл бұрын
I must have lucked out. I bought a craftsman mower about eight years ago and never had a problem.
@mpraineri Жыл бұрын
I have a 20 year old craftsman lt2000 with a single cylinder Kohler 17hp Command Pro. The engine is great. Still going strong.
@chrism6952 Жыл бұрын
I have the same thing. So much stuff is broke on it but it runs and I cant afford another one.
@kingsman8475 Жыл бұрын
I have a Craftsman from Sears from the 90's and was told that they are junk, but I was able to get in fixed in 2021 and it's hanging in there! I have a Briggs & Stratton from the 1970's bought at J.P. Penney, and it is still a monster. A twenty year senior to the Craftsman!
@triumphmanful Жыл бұрын
Transmissions keep breaking down. Swopped some and still bad. Crappy QC
@billbonu16396 күн бұрын
WTF is JP Penny?
@kingsman84756 күн бұрын
@@billbonu1639 A chain of stores started by Irish brothers. JC Penney
@jameskennedy673 Жыл бұрын
I have a Craftsman T1800/ 42” rider with twin cylinder Kohler motor to mow our one acre, it’s been trouble free. I bought it before our local Sears went out of business, gave a little over $1,000.00 when they had a friends & family sale. Your right about time to start mowing again, but with all of the rain we have a small lake in our front & back yard.
@raymondkirby3910 Жыл бұрын
P.S. I work 16 hours a week at Home Depot, we just sold an 80volt Ryobi Zero turn for 7999.99. 8 grand , how insane is that!
@georgepruitt637 Жыл бұрын
Quite insane !!!
@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын
Crazy 😜
@bobbybishop5662 Жыл бұрын
Holy cow for that price you can buy a commercial grade Hustler that will last many years.
@JesseCase Жыл бұрын
I thought those little Ryobi zero turns were kinda neato when they first came out, but I about had a stroke when I seen what they wanted for them! Even back then they were too expensive at around $4999. I can't believe they have doubled the price! They are just way too proud of them things!!
@jamint5ky507 Жыл бұрын
For that much money I can hire someone to do it for me for several years to come
@joeybasil6820 Жыл бұрын
I convert those JD easy oil change systems back to old school. There are kits to do that. It's cheap and simple. You remove all that and install a nipple into the block and install a normal oil filter. Also, when switching them over, you will find that you will be adding significantly more oil to fill and that is because the Easy fill system does not allow for removal of all the dirty oil. I convince everyone of my customers to do this. Check it out. BTW, I think you are the best on here!
@eddiecrawford9268 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a Bad Boy Rogue (Commercial) 72' deck with the Kawasaki FV 1000 35hp engine. As a mechanic, I am vey impressed with the openess of all the components. Eveything is very easy to get to. The deck is 3 gauge (1/4') with 3/8' side plates. It has a great suspension system with an adjustable suspension seat...love it !!
@TCMaine Жыл бұрын
That broken down XMark would make a great restoration video! Thx for all your videos. The time you take to carefully show each step in a repair sets your videos apart from most others. Well done!
@alexandercopeland2849 Жыл бұрын
@@Rockjock007 your just mad because she can fix things better then you.
@pale2502 Жыл бұрын
@@alexandercopeland2849 right lmao this doofus can’t even sharpen his own blades and he’s trashing this intelligent woman.
@timtimtimmay4654 Жыл бұрын
I’d like to provide one big plus on the Ariens Apex. What sold me on it was serviceable hydraulics with filters. If you plan on keeping a mower super long term, that was a huge selling point.
@davidquinn9676 Жыл бұрын
My hydraulics on my Grasshopper (made in Kansas) look serviceable too. But since the interval is 1000 hours, in 15 years of ownership (after buying used) I've never touched them.
@thomasheer825 Жыл бұрын
The hydraulic drive systems are not built by Ariens they are industrial components, depending on their specs, good units have large hydraulic reserves and filters built into the units. It costs more, but it is worth if for the customer long term. I like Pharris as they have full suspension, which takes quite a bit of shock loading off of the drive units and the operator's bottom.
@albundy5198 Жыл бұрын
@@davidquinn9676 grasshoppers are the best not sure why people don’t pay the extra money and get a quality mower
@jamesmiller8591 Жыл бұрын
You guys gotta be kidding you never heard of a hustler they were the guys were invented 0 turning runs forever cost a lot, but they’re well worth it the best I’ve ever used and I’ve used them all
@timtimtimmay4654 Жыл бұрын
@@jamesmiller8591 I've heard and shopped them all. I picked the Ariens because of cost, durability, and specifications for my non commercial needs.
@daveowens9849 Жыл бұрын
We have the 30 inch Troy Bilt riding lawnmower and we've had it for almost 7 years now. Wasn't that expensive, and it fit between our chain link fence gate to get into the backyard. We have it serviced every February before mowing season hits, and we've never had a problem with it. That switch near the mulcher cover was annoying at first, but it hasn't been a problem since we first bought it. It's an easy fix. Steering hasn't been a problem. One of the best lawnmowers I've ever used. Heck, I even gave our neighbor the second key and he uses it on his yard. Older, with breathing problems, and all he has to do is put gas in it. Like our little Troy Bilt.
@TSyoyo16 күн бұрын
Same, I bought a used one years ago and havent had a single problem with it. Nice little mower
@christopping5876 Жыл бұрын
I have absolutely no idea why I am watching this when I do not have a lawn to mow! Must be the great, factual, no-nonsense presentation!
@rusmokin3 ай бұрын
I have a lawn and a mower, but all I could think about is motor boats. :P
@wenleo51503 ай бұрын
😂😂
@wenleo51503 ай бұрын
@@rusmokin😆
@rodneybrand8521 Жыл бұрын
Hey Chickanic..on that exmark you have on the trailer don't paint the fuel tanks..use Kiwi liquid shoe polish instead ..it won't flake or peel you will be amazed..I've used it in so many applications ..try it you'll see..just make sure the tanks are really clean..Cheers 🥂🥂🥂🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@5roundsrapid263 Жыл бұрын
There’s a spray called Back to Black I’ve seen at auto parts stores. It’s made for faded bumpers and trim, but it should work for tanks, too.
@rodneybrand8521 Жыл бұрын
@@5roundsrapid263 I've used that before..it didn't last for me..used it on my 07 F-150 cowl screens mirrors and running boards about a month they needed it again..the shoe polish has been on it for about a year..and it still looks great..a lot cheaper..lol.. i don't tell everyone because they might laugh..Cheers 🍺🍺🇺🇸🇺🇸
@carlmorgan8452 Жыл бұрын
Who cares about looks ..... just run
@rodneybrand8521 Жыл бұрын
@@carlmorgan8452 well Carl...if I'm buying a used mower i don't want one that looks like it's been stored outside..if you don't believe it try selling one good running mower that looks bad .. It won't happen..i know this because i fix and resell them.
@aaronbillbradley7343 Жыл бұрын
A lot of truth and honesty in your review. The big box store mower are built for a price point. Stay away from the single cylinder, MTD stamped decks, and plastic transmissions. Keep up the great content!
@BoubaDiallo_ Жыл бұрын
So the John Deere s100 is a stay clear?
@poisonousnut9 ай бұрын
i bought their 46” husqvarna riding mower in 2016. still going strong today. use it a ton. paid $1300 back then…
@jacklabloom635 Жыл бұрын
New mower prices are insane. Glad I bought a second mower a few years back for $1600. 24 HP Intek, 46 inch cut. My toughest mower is a 2000 Poulan Pro 42” cut. I purchased it for $2000 from Sears in 2000. That mower has been tough as hell. Still going strong. I have abused it and it still runs great. Blades, battery, oil, and belts are the only things I have had to replace. Mostly blades. Replaced belts once. Replaced battery three times.
@jameshigginbotham4243 Жыл бұрын
I love watching you. You are a blessing to all of us who work on our small engines.
@carpeinferi Жыл бұрын
The sticker shock has thus far deterred me from replacing my 16 year old Husqvarna, but the speed of a ZT is definitely is siren song having roughly 7 acres to keep up with. But so far despite using it more like a brush mower I've only had to replace 1 spindle.
@noname-oe9jy11 ай бұрын
That inflation's going through everything. Everything has doubled in price or more.
@michaelprozonic Жыл бұрын
We got a Husqvarna 26HP Kohler engine with a 54” deck and hydrostatic drive. It has a monster bag system on back because we live in the burbs with a ton of trees . Gives a nice smooth cut. It gets stored outdoors all year long with only a cover over it and has no rust anywhere.
@s.a.stewart2743 Жыл бұрын
I have a 1980s Simplicity (owned by Briggs and Stratton) rider, that I repowered with a single cylinder Tecumseh (10hp). Went from a crappy 12hp briggs that was worn out to a strong running 10hp techumseh, that I bought new old stock a while back. Love that thing and have less than 250 dollars in it.
@georgehofgren6123 Жыл бұрын
Simplicity rocks. Dealer only, but worth it. All USA 🇺🇸... the genuine article. A used Conquest or Prestige (with Real hydrostats) is an investment you won't regret 😉 The more recent ones have Full suspensions and higher-speed trannys so you can mow quicker. Also true automatic traction control (and a diff lock). Mine's got real power steering, a rear hitch and a Johnny Bucket on the front. Also doesn't need choking and works Perfect👌. Snap up a used Simplicity and win the game 😉
@thsarethbreaks Жыл бұрын
I'm glad i bought my Murray Select 42" 17.5hp Briggs back in 2019 for $900, brand new on clearance at Walmart and still running and cutting today.😊
@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын
Can’t beat the old Murray I’ve put several new engine on last year and expect to do the same this year
@thsarethbreaks Жыл бұрын
@@philliphall5198 well its been 4 years since i boughtit,with the original battery and i haven't had any problem with cranking it.
@brentflora8965 Жыл бұрын
Our next door neighbor has an old Toro. It hadn't been started for at least 5yrs. I swapped the battery, checked the oil (which was clean), pulled the choke & hit the key! At first for some reason it wasn't getting fuel. So I pulled off the fuel line at the filter & blew into the tank from the top. Something came out of the line & gas began to run. I hit the key again & ol' Red Rider came to life! Enjoyed rolling the lawn with it.
@stuartlandes20 Жыл бұрын
After 2 failed riding mowers, a Ryobi and a used MTD, my wife and I just got a great deal on a returned and refurbished Husqvarna at Lowe’s for $1200. 22HP. Still comes with full warranty.
@philipjames9558 Жыл бұрын
Just bought an ariens apex 52 from Lowes. Did lots of research and this is basically an entry level commercial mower. It's awesome
@johnbirkland6254 Жыл бұрын
GE made an excellent electric tractor back in the late 60's to early 70's called called the Electrak. Used golf cart batteries on a 3 acre property, Had a 3 motor 3 blade front mounted deck that didn't trample the grass before cutting it. Worked very well cutting below spruce tree branches too.
@charlesbrown4483 Жыл бұрын
Just looked that up, really cool I had no idea. But I can't imagine the performance would be great for anything more than a half acre of flat ground lol.
@JedTaub3 ай бұрын
A couple of years ago I got a Craftsman 30" rear-engine rider at Lowes after years of buying older Snapper rear-engine mowers. I went to start it this year and couldn't even turn the engine over. Turns out the cylinder was full to the brim with gasoline! My biggest problem, though, especially compared to the Snappers, is the balance is very different. It won't mow sidehills my Snappers have no problem with--it falls on its side with me on it. I went to ride it up ramps to load it into my truck, but it reared up, tossed me to the pavement, and then fell on me, breaking my back and some ribs (on the plus side, I lost 30 pounds on hospital food!) I'm now endowed with 2 titanium rods and 11 screws; been doing it for years with the Snappers. The only other mower I've had that with was a 1950's era Roof 3-wheel rear engine 24". My other problem with new mowers is they have so many safety features to protect us I can hardly use it!
@JulianaBlewett2 ай бұрын
The mower mfg can't help that you're not too bright.
@JedTaub2 ай бұрын
@@JulianaBlewett I know. I tried swallowing a gas cap like a pill, but it only made me burp....
@OrangeGuyBlows Жыл бұрын
Something to remember when buying a big box store mower is that they are not gone through . They have a 3rd party company that slaps on whatever isn't on it and they take it to the front. The tires are often over inflated , the deck levels are way off and so on. You really need to go over these mowers good when you get it home.
@daniel_cook Жыл бұрын
I agree. I bought a Craftsman ZT three years ago from Lowe's and I have been happy with it but I checked it over really well before using it. The rear tires were way over inflated, the front tires were way under inflated and the front wheels needed some grease.
@triumphmanful Жыл бұрын
and box stores don't repair a damn thing ! They slap local fixers stickers on them ! They must get a commission for that. Or the local repair shop pays Lowes to do it !
@jray5363 Жыл бұрын
I worked at Lowe’s for 28 years!😢 You are correct! You’ll be lucky if they have any air in the tires, or a battery that’s charged. There are no mechanics at lowes. Everything broken is sent out to be fixed. The only people allowed to work on JD is the local John Deere dealer. Lowes can’t even take them out of the crate they come in. Your warranty is void otherwise. In the last 5 years, lowes corporate office has eliminated all assembly people, and most delivery drivers. Everything is half a$$ done by a 3rd party that doesn’t give a sh•t whether it’s done right or not. They get paid by the piece, they don’t get paid to care. I think I was the last one at our store who gave a sh•t whether your mower even started or not. Lowe’s doesn’t care about their employees or their customers. And they sure as hell don’t care about your $3000 lawnmower! That’s your problem!
@Pontiac2001GT Жыл бұрын
@@triumphmanfulthey don’t put any repair stickers on them lol. The John Deeres sold thru Lowes will have the local dealers stickers as they set them up at the store before sale. The other brands don’t have any local servicer stickers on them lol
@sluggonotnancy61782 ай бұрын
@@jray5363 ...And THERE'S your dinner!
@rcud1 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I see how these mowers have significantly gone up in price in last 2-3 years and they can just sit on the lot as far as I'm concerned.
@sunbeam8866 Жыл бұрын
I've never bought a new riding or walk-behind mower. All of my yard equipment, along with most of the appliances in my home, were bought cheaply used, or were curbside rescues. Nearly all have made it to at least 20 years and are still working. There has been such a bumper-crop of shoddy design and manufacture over the past 10 years, only now 'enhanced' by outrageous post-pandemic prices!
@sydecarnutz972 Жыл бұрын
Keeps me motivated to maintain my old LT1000. Can't afford to replace that old beast! new one is nowhere near as good either!
@ksavage681 Жыл бұрын
Keep repairing what you have, they'll get the message.
@dougwitman9176 Жыл бұрын
On the exmark, I use "Mother's back to Black" on the plastic trim and fuel tank, etc. Very easy to use and returns a nice shine while cleaning off the dirt and fade. On the big box store mowers, I was told by a John Deere mechanic that the models sold at bigbox stores are not the same as those sold at a Deere dealer. Motors and other drive components are cheapened down to compete against the other brands. You get what you pay for.
@rodrogers6895 Жыл бұрын
One of the differences I noticed is that the mowers sold at a dealer have a bearing on the front wheel shafts. The ones sold at the ‘box’ stores have a bushing that wears out sooner. You can buy the bearing and retrofit your cheaper mower once the bushing wears out.
@doubledubs36 Жыл бұрын
I'm personally not sold on zero turns. I have one now and the only time savings I get is the bigger deck and faster ground speed. But on average I mow around the same ground speed as my old mower. If I had it all to do over again, I'd get a simplicity. Their decks do a great job striping the yard and had good cut quality.
@willc358611 ай бұрын
I have a 2006 Troy-Bilt 50-in zero turn. They only build it for 1 year and then they switched in 2007. It's built so much better than the other models and I'm so glad I bought that one when I did. I haven't had any issues from it. One PTO switch and almost 20 years.
@joeolejar Жыл бұрын
I turned the stamped deck on my 50 inch White Horse rider to a fabricated deck as various parts developed cracks and holes. Most of the reinforcing was around the spindles as you might expect.
@berniestewart1738 Жыл бұрын
I remember when that Forest Gump special was around $1000 and that wasn’t long ago. I was blessed to buy a lightly used Toro time cutter for that back in 2015. Started a weekend lawn business and it paid for itself very quickly. Great stuff as always.
@waynestefinashen239 Жыл бұрын
Not too many have the Gumption to start a business like you did, congratulations and all the success bernie
@ajwilson60511 ай бұрын
Back in 2018 I bought a Toro SS5000 Timecutter Zero Turn. It's been great so far. Normal maintenance , blade replacement, oil changes, etc. are cheap to perform. Stamped deck has survived 5 years so far with no rust out. Had to replace spindles due to noisy bearings but the replacements are about $70 for all 3. The jewel on the SS5000 is the Toro designed and built 26.5 HP vertical twin engine. This thing is a powerhouse! Easy starting, quick to warm up and never quits. Even the battery lasted 4 years before requiring replacement. This was a great deal at $3200 back in 2018.. I imagine they cost more now but this one seems to be worth it...
@NormalishGuy4 ай бұрын
Got me a craftsman from 1987 26 or 28 inch deck I forget but still running like a champ
@garylaurenzi877 Жыл бұрын
Your video is the most practical overall opinion (review) and best I have heard for anyone wanting to purchase a rider for mowing their yard. Great tips on Mfrs, construction and possible service issues from a Lady who sees these machines pass through her shop. Fine job and well done there Chickanic!!
@kevinjaramiello7455 Жыл бұрын
Just found her today I luckily just bought a Ariens edge 52” from Lowe’s today and I had the same opinion she understands the industry has a lot of colors lol definitely glad I did my homework trying to avoid MTD stamped deck issues
@sonofthunder. Жыл бұрын
husqvarna 46 rider here,...was a return paid 1300. had choke outa adjustment hard start,...magneto air gap excessive,i changed wheel bushings to actual bearings,after fixing a few issues its been reliable, i also added a tubular bumper, i keep the deck pressure washed,and use wd40 😊...i also added L.E.D headlamp bulbs,
@byronlahr3063 Жыл бұрын
My grandmother had a GE Electric lawn mower. It had 6 car batteries "under the hood" was pale yellow and this was in the early 1980's.
@gmamagillmore4812 Жыл бұрын
I found a really simple, no cost way to never have another bad experience at Lowes.
@bextar6365 Жыл бұрын
CRAPSMAN mowers !
@GaryT1952 Жыл бұрын
You are becoming a super star Bre! Love this channel
@gregpeterburs4155 Жыл бұрын
I learned a long time ago not to buy mowers , chain saws etc from big box stores . Much happier now buying from the dealership. My Husky riding mower with fabricated steel deck , metal axle housing, and Kawasaki engine is great . Enough power that I’m never close to full power even in tall 1-2 foot tall grass 🤔👌👍
@Purvis-dw4qf Жыл бұрын
It has been about 10 years since I bought a mower at Lowes. It was a troy-bilt rider that came with a free push mower for about $900.00.
@THEMOWERMEDIC1 Жыл бұрын
I agree 100% with your mower Choices! Great video!❤️❤️
@Chickanic Жыл бұрын
Good Morning Jeremy!
@THEMOWERMEDIC1 Жыл бұрын
@@Chickanic mornin! It’s That time ! Grass is knee high here in talty Texas!
@larryjohns8823 Жыл бұрын
Those AGM batteries cost more to replace but need NO maintenance and don't leak... The stamped decks work great if you have sand instead of rocks!
@Ebikelover Жыл бұрын
In may 2016 i bought my first ever rider a 48" Husqvarna and the triple bagger unit from Lowes with a 10% off coupon, I change the oil and sharpen the blades every 2 years and blow out the air filter once a year and it's a beast. I absolutely love it
@rodneybill122110 ай бұрын
This is a Lowe's mower buying guide. Here's a tip. If you want a mower that'll last, go to a real outdoor power equipment shop. Lowe's doesn't sell the top-notch level products you'll find elsewhere. And you won't generally get that much of a better price either. Even if it does cost less initially, upkeep and repairs will bite you down the road.
@bergerbe1 Жыл бұрын
John Deere AUC12916-KIT will convert engine to standard oil filter. ~$40
@brensdaman926 Жыл бұрын
IMO, the Husqvarna's are made pretty well. I've had mine for a while and it's held up quite well
@timothyconnecticut1910 Жыл бұрын
Try finding a modern woman that could compete with this genuine woman. I myself spent a few years in the power equipment industry after retiring from the automotive industry and I can tell you, this young lady knows her stuff. I absolutely love a woman with brain power. Thank you for your videos with true "know how" and proper terminology. No B.S.
@RichardCWard11 ай бұрын
Good advice, thank you again. I bought lawn mowers at Sears for years and it's a shame that Sears is gone. The best was the one with the larger wheels on the rear and I think was a Briggs and Stratton engine, gave it to my son when I bought the Husqvarna I now have, big mistake.
@SteveBueche1027 Жыл бұрын
Bought the basic Ariens almost 8 years ago. Only oil changes and upkeep. Love it. The John Deere is a Pain in the butt.
@terrencebuller7676 Жыл бұрын
I have a 1993 John Deere GT 262, wouldn't trade it for a new Zero turn. Like you said keep up on maintenance. Love your program, Thank you for all the tips and tricks. Take care 👍
@georgestrickland9278 Жыл бұрын
is the hood broken like most of those models?
@carltondoorman9145 Жыл бұрын
This is actually a really useful video, especially at this time of year. You brought up some ideas I would never have thought of!
@airplanedude419 Жыл бұрын
For those of you who actually read these comments and own a Sears rider from around 2010 to 2012, they were made by Husqvarna. If you go back in time and look at 2011 Sears YT3000 and a Husq rider of the same size of the same year they look IDENTICAL except for the hood shape. The knobs, switches, engine, tranny, everything is the exact same thing in the exact same place. Also, all parts cross reference back to Husq parts. So don't worry about Sears going of business. They don't make lawnmower parts anyway.
@alacharger Жыл бұрын
I'm running a 11 year old Husky YTH24V48. I've replaced a couple of belts, one spindle and had to reweld the front deck support after an unintended collision with a solid object. The engine is going strong. I dread the day when the old Husky won't get the job done. Current pricing for that model is up $1100 from what I gave for it in 2012. Thanks for the great videos, I've learned a lot!
@Bill-sp8kb Жыл бұрын
My brother has as 2013 Kubota ZD 326. That thing is a beast. The deck alone weighs nearly 400lbs. Machine weighs 1,800lbs with full fuel tanks.
@brianallen8015 Жыл бұрын
Love my Z421.
@Sean-he2ng Жыл бұрын
Keep an eye on the gear box seals and the bolts that hold the gear box on. Mark the bolts with a paint pen so it’s an easy check to see if they moved.
@rongoble3314 Жыл бұрын
I read a John Deere mower manual recently and it was printed by MTD. Some checking shows that MTD bought the John Deere residential mower line. I know MTD bought Cub Cadet, Husqevarne, Bolens, Yarman, Craftsman, Troy Bilt, etc..
@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын
Yep and they really double the price also
@seveneleven3922 Жыл бұрын
All John Deeres are made by John Deere.Box store models are made in Greeneville, Tennessee. Dealer models are made in Horicon, Wisconsin. MTD never made John Deeres. JD did make movers for Craftsman a few years ago. Scott's, Saber, and Craftsman.
@JohnSmith-fy1nh Жыл бұрын
There’s always someone trying to talk this garbage lol, all John Deere mowers are built by John Deere, there is no manual printed by MTD, quit talking out of your butt!
@gregcrabb3497 Жыл бұрын
I used to work at the Murray factory in Lawrenceburg TN back before they were taken over by B&S. We used to make craftsman for sears back then. My own mower is a snapper rear engine rider i bought new in 2001. It always starts on the first pull. I only paid $1000 for it back then. My dad just bought a new one and it was $2000.
@Craig_Narramoore Жыл бұрын
We got an Ariens this year from Lowes. Got the 52" one at $3999. I really like it being a larger fella. It's seems to sit me at the right height and is easy to get out of the seat after a few hours of mowing.
@tyrehester5550 Жыл бұрын
I’m planning on retrofitting my easy change JD this year. It is a great mower. Although, I like the look of the lawn after I cut with my 21” 2006 snapper, but the rider gets to cleanup afterwards. ✅ Thanks for all you do👏
@jimbrewer2893 Жыл бұрын
Conversion kits are fairly low priced. Very easy to do.
@hughbrackett343 Жыл бұрын
That's my plan as well as soon as I get to my first oil change.
@user-JamesLacy Жыл бұрын
I agree a fabricated deck is better then a stamped deck. I have both. The only thing I think is the stamped deck clears the grass better then the fabricated deck. A 23 year old yard man with a 46" stamped deck and a 9 or 10 year old Cub Cadit Z-Force with a 48" fabricated deck and both are rusty on the bottom.😁
@kevinmiller4486 Жыл бұрын
My 32 year old STX-38 is still going strong and it has a 12 HP single cylinder Kohler Command engine that occasionally puts out some smoke. Back when even the low cost JD's were built better than most mowers today. Good to know Cub Cadet is just a MTD like the Craftsman. If I had to buy a new mower today, I would search for a used one in good shape. The new ones just are too much money.
@triumphmanful Жыл бұрын
parts are now chineeees
@awboat Жыл бұрын
I am still using my STX38 that is only 26 years old. Black deck that has more welds than steel on it. I do hate shifting gears to forward and reverse though and the valve guides are bad but it keeps on cutting. The muffler stud bolts are rotten so the muffler is just kind of hanging there but I just turn the headphones up. I got a S240 that is ok.
@channell115 ай бұрын
These days it's almost a better deal to buy a used heavier-duty unit that's built to last thousands of hours rather than spend the same amount on one with cheap plastic parts and non-serviceable drivetrain that starts having problems after a couple hundred hours. Servicing and maintaining reliable equipment is a lot easier than dealing with poor quality that breaks on you at an inopportune time.
@toddhowes7722 Жыл бұрын
the comment about an 11.5HP engine on a rider...my first tractor was a 10HP Craftsman single cylinder Briggs, with 42" deck. I mowed professionally with that mower for 5 years. LOTS of repairs but it was FANTASTIC. Later had a Deere rider with an 11HP Kawasaki twin, another fantastic mower that punched above its weight...used it to mow my 5 acre lot for several years...nothing but gas, oil changes and belts for all that work...
@bennym1956 Жыл бұрын
Against the odds, lol. So far I love the 46" Cub Cadet and had no issues with it. Love the seat and adjustable for my height. Cuts great. Also, came down to what was available in 46". Lowe's had NOTHING in 46" or anything else at the time last year ! Covid manufacturing restrains ! John Deere And Craftsman are NOT what they used to be known for !
@wtmayhew Жыл бұрын
Thanks, great advice as usual. You’re not kidding, sticker shock! Like twice what my YT4000 cost 12 or so years ago. “Craftsman” apparently changed manufacturers. The old YT4000 parts all seem to cross to Husqvarna parts which are usually less expensive than Craftsman. The advice on spindles is right on. Usually a rock breaks it before the bearing goes bad. Luckily the genuine Husqvarna spindles are not expensive, though it is still a pain in the neck to change them. I have wood sticks cut to length to wedge the broken off mounting tabs below the deck so I can back out the bolts. If there isn’t enough of the tab left to wedge, I use a Dremel tool to cut it off. Sometimes you can grab the tab remnant with Vise-grips.
@ForestToFarm Жыл бұрын
Bought a Craftsman T210 going on 3 years ago. I compared it to a similar John Deer setting next to it. Craftsman had better comfort by far. Higher back seat. Better feel as far as turning goes. Near zero turn turning ability which going on 3 years for me has been awesome. That higher back seat was a huge plus for me. I mow about 1 acre where I currently live then over 3 more on property I am currently developing into a small farm/homestead. I was personally not impressed with the John Deer at all. The craftsman is very quiet as well and my neighbors owns a John Deer and the thing sounds like a Sherman Tank when he mows lol. No kidding we hear it plain as day inside our house and are always very pleased when he finishes mowing 😂. My family says they don’t even know I am mowing unless they are in a room close to where I am mowing at the time. Could not be happier with that T210 Craftsman. It rides great cuts even and with the ability to steer so tight combined with the hydrostatic drive my mowing time was cut in half or better. Love this thing. Hope it holds up. I usually take families older broken down mowers and fix them then run them till there is nothing left. It was a cheap way to save a lot of money over the course of my life. At near 60 I finally decided to spoil myself for a change. I am glad / thankful the good lord gave me a very strong mechanical ability allowing me to fix pretty much everything I have owned my entire life. Its saved me tens of thousands over the course of my life. I gotta say though having a mower you can walk up to and pretty much count on to do its job every time is nice. I will say there was an issue with this particular model back when I bought it. The deck drive belt jumped off a couple times when I hit heavy grass. I had seen videos about it and people were trash talking this mower. So I took a look. Grabbed the pulleys one by one and sure enough there was one loose. The bolts were never tightened at the factory. I tightened them and checked the others which were all good. Never a problem since then. It was brand new but I was not a bit upset. I expect human error with most anything these days as quality seems to no longer be a priority. Terry
@CNCMatrix9 ай бұрын
You couldn't GIVE me a craftsman ANYTHING. Bought one of their weed eaters years ago and it worked for one and a half uses and started having issues with it. Bought my Deere 3 years ago and aside from it being noisy It's been one of the best things I've ever bought. It'll actually last too, so there's that.
@Eupher6 Жыл бұрын
Just subscribed today and enjoy the presentations. Saw this one and appreciate the commentary about stamped vs. fabricated decks. My first zero turn was a Toro (I forget the model) and I literally beat it to death over 7 seasons on 5 acres. Stamped deck, rusted out, blown spindles. Fast forward to a new zero turn, a Bad Boy ZT Elite that I bought in Mississippi in 2016. Less than 100 hours on it now, but I maintain it and the Kawasaki engine like they say. Since my wife and I now live in central Arkansas (hello, neighbor!) and since Bad Boy has their HQ in Batesville, AR, maybe a word or two about these machines. My research and experience with this machine indicates they're pretty stout from a construction standpoint, the Kawasaki engines (I have an FR730 2-cylinder) are excellent, and the only problem I have with it is that it's very sensitive to tire pressure. That, and the odd duck balancing of the deck can lead to stripes where you don't want them. Skag or Gravely might be a better overall machine, but they cost major $$$ when, as a homeowner, I just don't need that much machine. I needed more than the Toro offered, though.
@jasonbusch3624 Жыл бұрын
I put a 190cca lawn tractor battery out of my Sears Suburban in my daughter's 1994 Toyota Corolla and it started it fine. I actually cranked it for almost 5 minutes when it ran out of gas. My Kubota G4200 diesel garden tractor battery went bad and it was around $120-$150 depending on where I could find it. It is a very hard to find battery so I changed the terminals from top post to ring terminals and put a 12V 35AH U1 AGM battery in it. It was 1" shorter and fit perfect in the battery tray. Was $56 and available everywhere online. Those tractors don't take much to start them if running correctly. The small John Deere with a single cylinder engine and 42" cut is a great tractor and cheap. It will also use way less fuel to mow the same amount of grass with just a couple more passes. Big decks are overrated for most yards and a smaller deck gets around things better and in small places. A smaller deck also mows uneven and hills better. My 40" Kubota mows better than my 60" Ferris Pro Cut Z without scalping certain areas of the yard.
@carlmorgan8452 Жыл бұрын
Getter done
@TheWhitetailrancher Жыл бұрын
Its literally a snowstorm here today. I think I'm safe for quite a while. Bout 3 feet of snow on the ground at the moment.
@unpublishable40919 ай бұрын
Biggest battery that fits the battery hole. Do it for the car, truck, tractor, etc. If that tractor has an insert. Remove the insert, and put a bigger battery. If you have room, make the battery hole bigger. Lawn tractors should be able to boost a car, or van, or what you drive. Get a pull start added. Lawn tractors are small engines. When the battery is dead, just pull. I have a 1976 John Deere 212 with manual PTO. Pulling a starter rope is cheaper than a battery.
@erichvonmolder9310 Жыл бұрын
I have a flat 3/4 of an acre. I don't need a big mower, it can be 30" but nothing bigger than 42", because right now I use a push mower, while that is great for a excellent work out, I'm not getting any younger (60 yrs) and anything is better than walking for 3 hours especially in a North Carolina summer. By the way, I don't need to have a Zero Turn mower, just a solid and not expensive vehicle. Thank you for your suggestions!
@davidhollfelder9940 Жыл бұрын
I send out a message via the neighborhood social media from time to time, and have got so much outdoor power stuff “destined for the trash”. Most of it was nearly in new condition .. just needed a carb kit or cleaning, etc. (ethanol gas disease). 😮
@789295 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I noticed a big change in the JD zero turns at Lowes this year. My 5 year old basic 42" JD zero turn has a hydroformed heavy deck on it. I always liked it because it cleans itself below pretty easily and doesn't collect debris in corners etc. That heavy deck will not bend before the mower stops against an obstacle. However, the newest JD zero turns at Lowes THIS YEAR have a lighter gauge deck on them. The easiest way to tell is that the decks are green instead of yellow and they have a curved reinforced rod around the outside of it. I went over and picked up on the deck and was surprised at the lighter weight and thinner metal used on the deck compared to my old model. I suspect the newer lighter deck will not be as durable over time.
@ciphercode2298 Жыл бұрын
Actually the decks on the z300 series( if that's the ones you're talking about) are pretty decent. They're all accel deep decks and the 42" ones are 12ga steel and the 48 and 54" ones are 10ga steel. I'm not sure what year the accel deep decks started,but it was around 2015 2016 somewhere in there. I think that they used the edge decks before that. I'm pretty sure they're 12 or 13ga. In any event they're solid and well designed.
@Justintm Жыл бұрын
Yellow deck color is the older and stronger made deck?
@ciphercode2298 Жыл бұрын
@@Justintm theres the edge deck that's on the 100 series tractors that are 13ga steel,the accel deep decks on their residential zero turns and 300 and 500 series tractors that are 10 ga,and the professional tractors and zero turns that get their 7ga high capacity deck. Even a 13ga residential deck will last for 20 years if you keep it clean and dry. The deeper high capacity decks will allow you to mow faster in even deep grass. The accel deep and high capacity decks do have more robust mounting hardware and are built to take more abuse
@awboat Жыл бұрын
One thing about the newer Accel decks is the blade is almost even with the lip of the deck so you get no warning of a root or something. I bent my deck the first go around the yard. Then bent it again. I was messing around with my old mower and realized the blade was at least 3/4" higher than the lip. I hardly ever hit roots with that mower. My brother in law also got the same mower and he hit a root on his first go around at his house. Bent the deck. He had to buy a new one. I managed to massage mine close to normal.
@iguanaamphibioustruck7352 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a JD mower from Lowes. it is 48", 3 blades, twin cyl. to replace a craftsman that is not old but keeps braking. (front tires popping off, broken frame) We have two acres on a side hill with over half in lawn converted from field. We decided to keep the Craftsman for mowing around the house and as a backup. The JD is much heavier and stronger and the triple blades provide a more even cut on our rough ground. I see people in our community with a riding mower, on lawn that would be hard to break a sweat with a push mower. Again the Duty Cycle make a big difference in the life and reliability of a mower.
@paulfw19613 ай бұрын
Wish I knew this before I bought my Troy-Bilt Pony a few years ago. Replaced the spindle after 2 years and have had other miscellaneous issues that I shouldn't have yet with a mower this young. I'll buy a used John Deere before I get one of these MTD mowers. Thank you!
@cliffyb5896 Жыл бұрын
Wow, I have purchased good used cars for less than some of those mowers. Will continue to mow my lawn with my mid 80's Toro Wheelhorse rider. Can't kill this mower. Thanks for the informative vids.
@redmondjp Жыл бұрын
Keep that thing running! I have one of the crappy late-1990s Wheelhorse-branded Toro riders that I got for free last year and the plastic steering column and linkage parts (most of which are no longer available) make any MTD rider of that same vintage look really good!
@629990 Жыл бұрын
I have a cub cadet rzt 50" with a 22h kawasaki engine. I've got 200 hours on the meter and the only thing Ive had to repair are a deck belt that broke and slow leaks in the rear tires. I have it serviced annually and it's never let me down in the 10 years I owned it. I have 2 acres of lawn.
@gscott57786 ай бұрын
Having been through the wringer shopping for a used riding mower, I settled on a Husqvarna 42 inch deck (Wanted a 48" or biggger.) BUT it is a Welded deck not stamped and it came with the rear bagger kit. Bought it last spring for $1350 used with 67 hours on it. I now have over 120 hours on it. So having an 18 year old Hustler Fastrak (54" and having always kept my eyes on mowers with large grass areas - I FULLY agree with your assessment of Lowe's offerings. Craftsman is just a name and in fact a name that can get you in trouble unless you are good at second sourcing parts. Too many Craftsman power tools do not have replacement parts. Example - Lowe's sells a little electric chainsaw - BUT you cannot get a bar or chain from craftsman. You have to get an Oregon or other brand. Now Oregon is good but really? Totally not having parts. I was shopping for a small trimming chainsaw and was amazed at this. Ended up with a stihl 12" bar. So YOU are providing OUTSTANDING help to all of us. Anyone ignoring your advice on these mowers does so at their own peril. (Fm NW Arkansas - land of even MORE rocks than your area)
@blackwolf300 Жыл бұрын
This would have been great information to have about 2 years ago when I bought my Cub Cadet. Since I bought it I have put spindles on about 3-4 times a year.
@jasonbusch3624 Жыл бұрын
Cub Cadet = MTD Junk. Stickers are cheap.
@jeffstanley4593 Жыл бұрын
3-4 times a year? I have a Hustler commercial bought in 2005 that has had all three spindles replaced once.
@jasonbusch3624 Жыл бұрын
@@jeffstanley4593 Same here. I got a old 1998 Ferris Pro Cut Z 61" that has had the greasable spindles changed once a couple of years ago. I changed the original drive belt last year finally because it was cracking. The belt is a 4 rib serpentine like 106" and is $140
@barry009 Жыл бұрын
I’m looking for a zero turn but will not be buying new. Here in Canada, out used are more expensive (and that’s for 5-8 or years old or more) than the new one you showed us in the video. I’d gladly take a fixer upper and put an engine or something in it. Thanks for another informative video!
@barbwire4879 Жыл бұрын
Get a X mark
@dnlmachine42876 ай бұрын
Despite the gouging on full display when showing the prices, it was still very enjoyable because of the music. So I did a chairdance, and it was good. Stay gold.
@mikemaccracken3112 Жыл бұрын
In my area (New England) I bought a Kubota z231 with a 42 inch welded deck and a Kawasaki twin for $4000 with zero percent interest. Those Ariens zero turns look to be pretty rugged.
@jasonbusch3624 Жыл бұрын
Kubota are well made and better than John Deere Lawn Tractors.
@bogus696996 Жыл бұрын
I was looking into the 30 inch riders because of my space limitations but it looks like I'll stick with the push mower because you are right, a year ago these things were selling for about 1k, and now the same thing a year later is 2k. Screw that. They will never get my money for that. If they had gone up 2-3 hundred, maybe, by 1k price increase is just pure greed. Hey MTD..FU!!! for jacking up the prices that makes no sense. All of a sudden a 30 inch rider(if you can even find one now) is almost the same price as a 42 inch? Who comes up with this reasoning? They need to be terminated!!!