MountainMomma
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I've been researching compact tractors and have decided that, for this season and as a first step, I'm going to hire heavy equipment needs and go for a mower that can tow dirt/rocks around for smaller landscaping jobs, mow, and (ideally and rarely) plow the driveway if we get stuck there in the snow (not very likely for this winter). I see this ad on CraigsList:
2009/10 John Deere LA165 riding lawn mower. 24 HP Briggs engine, 4 gallon fuel tank, hydrostatic transmission, 48 mower deck with mulching attachment and new bagger attachment. 524 pounds, 45 high, 69+ long and 60 wide (with mower attached). Used one season. Excellent, like new! 16+ hours. Reduced $2155.00
Or, is this a better one?
John Deere 316 riding lawn mower tractor. 48" deck. Oman engine, 18 HP. Front hydralic hook ups, rear PTO, deck is hydralic. Fully serviced, all fluids changed, filters, belts, blades, deck bearings. Ready for summer mowing. Good condition. Estate sale.
I'm not sure what I'm most looking for in this type of garden tractor. Advice as to models most useful/reliable? Also, what's the trade off with new? Will my local dealer service a machine that I buy elsewhere (we are moving)?
TIA!
2009/10 John Deere LA165 riding lawn mower. 24 HP Briggs engine, 4 gallon fuel tank, hydrostatic transmission, 48 mower deck with mulching attachment and new bagger attachment. 524 pounds, 45 high, 69+ long and 60 wide (with mower attached). Used one season. Excellent, like new! 16+ hours. Reduced $2155.00
Or, is this a better one?
John Deere 316 riding lawn mower tractor. 48" deck. Oman engine, 18 HP. Front hydralic hook ups, rear PTO, deck is hydralic. Fully serviced, all fluids changed, filters, belts, blades, deck bearings. Ready for summer mowing. Good condition. Estate sale.
I'm not sure what I'm most looking for in this type of garden tractor. Advice as to models most useful/reliable? Also, what's the trade off with new? Will my local dealer service a machine that I buy elsewhere (we are moving)?
TIA!