Recent content by JeffreyG

I just got the John Deere GT235E delivered yesterday! That thing is about as good as sex. First impression: Wow, this is a real tractor. Big and powerful. Specs: 18hp, V-twin, B&S Vanguard, 570 pounds dry weight, plus 148 pound 54" mower. Wide 23" turf tires. Auto (hydrostatic). Manual...

I'm getting a new JD GT235E, 18 hp, 54" deck, with 48" blade. 4x42 lb rear hang (suitcase) weights. Didn't buy chains yet. Dealer said often they are not needed if you have rear weights behind the axle, and they can be bought later. Anyway, what are your garden tractor plowing experiences...

I\'m just a little boy Decided to buy a garden tractor instead of a compact tractor. Sorry that I cannot yet own a "real" tractor. Just comes down to money. Wanted a John Deere 790 or 2210, or a Kubota BX1500 or 2200. Any of them with a loader and mid-mount mower go for at least $10,000 to...

I'm thinking about the BX2200. However, the turning radius is listed as 7.5 feet. Does that mean if you are mowing you leave a 15 foot diamter circle uncut? Riding lawn mowers typically have less than a 2 foot turning radius. So, do any of you wish you could make tighter turns? And perhaps...

Great website. I'm looking for an inexpensive compact or sub-compact tractor for $10,000 or less that has a mower and FEL. If I look at new tractors, seems like the Kubota BX1500 is the only one to consider. Any suggestions? 20 acres. 14 woods. 6 field/pasture/yard. Needs: 1. Mow yard...