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 05-30-2009, 08:04 PM | #1 | Call Me Doug Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: It's because I actually HAVE those skills! Posts: 21,258 |  Lawnmower: I Need One - But What One?
No, the kid down the street, or stopping at Labor Ready isn't going to cut it. 
My yard is about 35 feet wide and about 120 feet long. It doesn't warrant a riding lawn-mower, but it's on a slope and I want it to be self propelled.
So, I have rented a couple of Honda's, and while nice, they are built for smaller stature people. The handle just isn't capable of being set to a level for my height.
I also rented a John Deere, but it was about 4 years old, and it wasn't in the best shape. It worked fine, but I don't think it was indicative of what they are putting out today - I am sure.
So, I know we have several landscapers ( professional & amateur ) and I am sure several of you have much bigger yards than I do, so what are you using?
What's in your lawn care shed/garage/cubby hole?? And why that model?
Something like this is PROBABLY overkill.  __________________ "as for my Sword & Spear we will serve the throne, but NEVER that man who sits upon it" - Achilles - Warrior of Warriors
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Dillinger didn't have to let me try Cammenga Mags before I bought them; but he is a man of great character & a man who's word to me now is a good as gold. If he recommends it I know its good stuff.
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| 05-30-2009, 08:14 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 250 |
A 15 year old Snapper push, Briggs 6 hp, person propelled. I just gave away a Troy-Bilt rider. Staying in shape and keeping the BP down is one of my main goals now-a-days. My lawn is slightly less than an acre. Takes about two hours to push and burns several hundred calories. Just my two cents. Have a blessed day! __________________
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| 05-30-2009, 08:48 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 640 |
Allis Chalmers 616 with a 60 inch deck. Simplicity 5216 with a 48 inch deck. Snapper 33 inch deck with vaccum. Stihl string trimmer. 4 1/2 acres of freaking yard. Three hours wide open. Pick you up a 4 hp push mower at Wal-Mart for a $149.00. You will use it for 5 or 6 years or more with that small a yard. __________________
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| 05-30-2009, 09:30 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,350 |
Keep it simple......
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| 05-30-2009, 09:50 PM | #5 | Call Me Doug Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: It's because I actually HAVE those skills! Posts: 21,258 |
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Keep it simple......
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Pinky, if I could reach you, I would hurt you.
Not so much help there.
I am not overly concerned with the best under $200 option. I would prefer to buy the best mower for the application and take care of it so I get 10 plus years out of it.
Any professional yard folks out there that can tell me what they use in their work and why??
JD __________________ "as for my Sword & Spear we will serve the throne, but NEVER that man who sits upon it" - Achilles - Warrior of Warriors
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Originally Posted by doctherock
Dillinger didn't have to let me try Cammenga Mags before I bought them; but he is a man of great character & a man who's word to me now is a good as gold. If he recommends it I know its good stuff.
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| 05-30-2009, 10:24 PM | #6 | Call Me Doug Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: It's because I actually HAVE those skills! Posts: 21,258 |
Jesus!
Does anyone make a quality lawn mower that has larger than a 21" deck??
The hell?! 
JD __________________ "as for my Sword & Spear we will serve the throne, but NEVER that man who sits upon it" - Achilles - Warrior of Warriors
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Originally Posted by doctherock
Dillinger didn't have to let me try Cammenga Mags before I bought them; but he is a man of great character & a man who's word to me now is a good as gold. If he recommends it I know its good stuff.
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| 05-30-2009, 10:54 PM | #7 | Now with even more win Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,178 |
Just do what I do. Live in an apartment. Its great fun. *twitch twitch* __________________
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| 05-30-2009, 11:12 PM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Albany, New York Posts: 3,252 |
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Keep it simple......
When the world ends, you'll still be able to mow your lawn like a pro.
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LMFAO! I bought one of those about 23 years ago. You won't get a better, more level cut! Problem is they don't work if you skip a week! __________________
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| 05-30-2009, 11:18 PM | #9 | I'm always 10-8 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 150 miles NE of Sloppy Joe's Bar, in the "GunShine" State Posts: 19,165 |
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| 05-30-2009, 11:19 PM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Albany, New York Posts: 3,252 |
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Jesus!
Does anyone make a quality lawn mower that has larger than a 21" deck??
The hell?!
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JD - go to Wally World and pick up a Weed Eater 24" cut 6.75 hp Briggs. I bought one last year for $179. My lot is only 90 x 135 and takes about an hour. You don't need a self-propelled to do what you mentioned. I do have an old MTD 42" riding mower from my last house with 2 acres of lawn, but I can't justify using it when my 70 yr. old neighbor uses a push mower! __________________
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