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I about to buy a lawn mower, I am looking at either a High End Troy-Build XP or John Deere JS25... Any Suggestions? I am looking to stay around $400.00....

Go with the deere. If you want something better I suggest a snapper just because Deeres are a pain in the ass to work on. You can get a snapper anywhere from 475-$1000. Depends on what you want to use it for.

2008-06-25 12:56:27 by J F

My John deere 400 garden tractor w/ loader plowing snow in Moses Lake, WA.

I've done some research on models and ratings, and this is what I'd probably buy in each category::

"Good" ($400-450): John Deere, Honda, or possibly Toro
Mid-Range ($250-350): probably a Lawn Boy
Low-End (under $200): probably a Yard Man
Used: No clue what to expect!

We're a couple in our 50s, own a Minnesota home with a yard that takes about 2 hours to mow, and we don't plan on moving anytime soon. I'm not sure how much difference there is between good models and budget models. In other words, is paying double the price worth it in the long run? What do you think?

Thanks for any advice!
Just to clear up any confusion, I will be buying a walk-behind self-propelled gasoline mower, regardless of which price range.

I bought a Toro and it was guaranteed to start and was still starting when the body rusted out because I left it out all the time and this is salty south Texas. I bought the same thing, just a new model and it is fine and starts quickly. For $319 thereabouts I got the higher back wheels, it's a three way with bag but like the mulching idea, and it is self propelled. I just have a double lot and it takes me two hours to cut it because I have planted so many things to go around. The self propelled makes it easier on my old bones. The only difference is the new one has smaller big back wheels and I prefer bigger back wheels because I mow over a lot of stuff. I've had cheaper ones and I end up having to have them serviced every year and so end up paying about the same but more hassle for the cheaper ones. They only won't start when the grass is way tall. . .I've always bought the cheap ones and threw them away but I like the self propelled and I like having a more powerful better machine. I got it at Home Depot and it was on sale. Sometimes they offer an extra year warranty on the starting but it comes with a two year guaranteed to start. It's worth the $ for the quality, the goodies and it lasts longer. . .

2009-06-04 19:44:38 by G

1-7041 1969 Lawn & Garden Tractor Charger 10 Automatic Tecumseh HH100-115095B 10
Hey Yahoo guys!!! I am a new home owner with a property of really nice lawn. I'm in the market for a riding mower, and ran across an older gentleman selling his 1969 wheel horse charger 10. He had a newer model sitting next to this one, which he is currently using. He swore by this thing and expressed a little reluctancy to get rid of it. His story is that this thing sat for about 20years in his garage after he rebuilt the motor. Honestly, it started right up after he filled the gas tank and it sounds strong, but I have never heard about this brand. I did some research and all I know is that they were bought over by TORO in the 80's and apparently they were good tactors in their hayday.
What im looking for, are opinions on this tractor compared to today's machines [Craftmans, Toro, John Deere etc,] He is willing to sell for nothing less that $400. Am I gonna be making a good investment or should I just head over to the HD or Lowes and pick something up there.
Thanks alot
YCMBOY3531

it is a nice machine however it is 40 years old. trying to find repair parts will be very difficult. i would just buy a new one with a warranty.

2009-05-18 06:02:52 by ycmboy3531