Lawn mowers

[tjsahara00]

John @jd30005 did you decide on a mower yet?

[jd30005]

John @jd30005 did you decide on a mower yet?

I really like the Bad Boy ZT Elite 54" and that's likely what I will get.  Since it's later in the season, I have been waiting things out to see if any "end of season" sales popup. 

[clark123456]

John @jd30005 did you decide on a mower yet?

I really like the Bad Boy ZT Elite 54" and that's likely what I will get.  Since it's later in the season, I have been waiting things out to see if any "end of season" sales popup. 

You are a bad boy, so that's fitting.

[clark123456]

This is just what I cut at my in-laws old homestead each week

That's my drive way going up the hill

It may just be my computer, but the pictures are not showing completely; Reminds me of the 4800 baud modem I had in the early 90s.

I currently do ~30 minutes a week on  a 48" craftsman (not zero turn!) when I don't bag.  If I bag it, add another 30 minutes.  I want to get a new mower for less breakdowns/repairs and new tools/toys are fun, but I can't justify it.

Yesterday, I unexpectedly entered the market looking for a new lawn mower...justification found.   

My current yard is not very large, but I have plans to change that in the next couple years.  I'm thinking 48" cut so I can get it on my utility trailer, but maybe a 52-54" cut.  Defintely not a 60" cut.

I'm thinking Toro or BadBoy, but I still need to look at other options (Husq, JD, Cub Cadet (unlikely)).  I want a servicable transmission/transaxle, as the current failure on my tractor is transmisison related and it's not serviceable.  I imagine I need entry-level professional.

I also want a hitch/receiver/hole so I can tow a little dump trailer around and move my chipper easier, which it appears BadBoy doesn't support

I'm pretty sure the dump trailer is what finally killed the Crasftman 

[8lugLJ]

This is just what I cut at my in-laws old homestead each week

That's my drive way going up the hill

It may just be my computer, but the pictures are not showing completely; Reminds me of the 4800 baud modem I had in the early 90s.

I currently do ~30 minutes a week on  a 48" craftsman (not zero turn!) when I don't bag.  If I bag it, add another 30 minutes.  I want to get a new mower for less breakdowns/repairs and new tools/toys are fun, but I can't justify it.

Yesterday, I unexpectedly entered the market looking for a new lawn mower...justification found.   

My current yard is not very large, but I have plans to change that in the next couple years.  I'm thinking 48" cut so I can get it on my utility trailer, but maybe a 52-54" cut.  Defintely not a 60" cut.

I'm thinking Toro or BadBoy, but I still need to look at other options (Husq, JD, Cub Cadet (unlikely)).  I want a servicable transmission/transaxle, as the current failure on my tractor is transmisison related and it's not serviceable.  I imagine I need entry-level professional.

I also want a hitch/receiver/hole so I can tow a little dump trailer around and move my chipper easier, which it appears BadBoy doesn't support

I'm pretty sure the dump trailer is what finally killed the Crasftman 

Kubota, ask JD how he liked mine.

[clark123456]

This is just what I cut at my in-laws old homestead each week

That's my drive way going up the hill

It may just be my computer, but the pictures are not showing completely; Reminds me of the 4800 baud modem I had in the early 90s.

I currently do ~30 minutes a week on  a 48" craftsman (not zero turn!) when I don't bag.  If I bag it, add another 30 minutes.  I want to get a new mower for less breakdowns/repairs and new tools/toys are fun, but I can't justify it.

Yesterday, I unexpectedly entered the market looking for a new lawn mower...justification found.   

My current yard is not very large, but I have plans to change that in the next couple years.  I'm thinking 48" cut so I can get it on my utility trailer, but maybe a 52-54" cut.  Defintely not a 60" cut.

I'm thinking Toro or BadBoy, but I still need to look at other options (Husq, JD, Cub Cadet (unlikely)).  I want a servicable transmission/transaxle, as the current failure on my tractor is transmisison related and it's not serviceable.  I imagine I need entry-level professional.

I also want a hitch/receiver/hole so I can tow a little dump trailer around and move my chipper easier, which it appears BadBoy doesn't support

I'm pretty sure the dump trailer is what finally killed the Crasftman 

Kubota, ask JD how he liked mine.

Thx...on the list now

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[jd30005]

Kubota, ask JD how he liked mine.

That Kubota is what ZT Mower dreams are made of.  The meats on the rear and the operator seat alone is awesome.  I would mow anything I could with that thing.  I am trying to figure out how to get that suspension seat in my Jeep.  ;-)

[jd30005]

This is just what I cut at my in-laws old homestead each week

That's my drive way going up the hill

It may just be my computer, but the pictures are not showing completely; Reminds me of the 4800 baud modem I had in the early 90s.

I currently do ~30 minutes a week on  a 48" craftsman (not zero turn!) when I don't bag.  If I bag it, add another 30 minutes.  I want to get a new mower for less breakdowns/repairs and new tools/toys are fun, but I can't justify it.

Yesterday, I unexpectedly entered the market looking for a new lawn mower...justification found.   

My current yard is not very large, but I have plans to change that in the next couple years.  I'm thinking 48" cut so I can get it on my utility trailer, but maybe a 52-54" cut.  Defintely not a 60" cut.

I'm thinking Toro or BadBoy, but I still need to look at other options (Husq, JD, Cub Cadet (unlikely)).  I want a servicable transmission/transaxle, as the current failure on my tractor is transmisison related and it's not serviceable.  I imagine I need entry-level professional.

I also want a hitch/receiver/hole so I can tow a little dump trailer around and move my chipper easier, which it appears BadBoy doesn't support

I'm pretty sure the dump trailer is what finally killed the Crasftman 

Kubota, ask JD how he liked mine.

Thx...on the list now

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@clark123456 The Bad Boy ZT Elite has the serviceable transmissions and also has a hitch kit available.

[BigMike]

@clark123456 How much acreage do you have to cut?  Can't get any exercise on a riding mower.  Hell, when I was a kid, I'd cut 5 acres with 19" push mower, up hill both ways. 

[clark123456]

@clark123456 How much acreage do you have to cut?  Can't get any exercise on a riding mower.  Hell, when I was a kid, I'd cut 5 acres with 19" push mower, up hill both ways.

.5 ish now, but hoping for a couple of acres at the next house. 

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[BigMike]

@clark123456 How much acreage do you have to cut?  Can't get any exercise on a riding mower.  Hell, when I was a kid, I'd cut 5 acres with 19" push mower, up hill both ways.

.5 ish now, but hoping for a couple of acres at the next house. 

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I've been spoiled the past 19 years.  I have 1 acre but most of my neighbors have very small yards.  When John Wieland built the neighborhood, they setup the homeowners fees to include lawn service.  Everyone Monday they mow, edge, trim, and blow.  Twice a year, they trim the bushes and trees, fertilize the lawn,  and put out pinestraw.  They get January off but on months they don't mow, they blow each week.  It was $100/mo up until two years ago and now it's $125/mo. 

[clark123456]

@clark123456 How much acreage do you have to cut?  Can't get any exercise on a riding mower.  Hell, when I was a kid, I'd cut 5 acres with 19" push mower, up hill both ways.

.5 ish now, but hoping for a couple of acres at the next house. 

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I've been spoiled the past 19 years.  I have 1 acre but most of my neighbors have very small yards.  When John Wieland built the neighborhood, they setup the homeowners fees to include lawn service.  Everyone Monday they mow, edge, trim, and blow.  Twice a year, they trim the bushes and trees, fertilize the lawn,  and put out pinestraw.  They get January off but on months they don't mow, they blow each week.  It was $100/mo up until two years ago and now it's $125/mo.

Yeah, that would be very nice to have.  The quote I got for my yard was $80/week   

I don't like yard work, but I don't like spending money on it either!

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