jeffbrinkerhoff
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Hi,
I have about a one acre lot, mostly flat. Currently I have an old 18hp MTD 48" three blade that I just side discharge. I hate the clippings in the house, which happens a LOT with three kids and a dog.
Wife is so embarrased by "Old Oragesides" (Its a Hechinger branded hulk) that a new tractor is in the works. I dont have a huge budget, and my father in-law is a HUGE JD fan. My dad is a HUGE CC/Int fan. (Has an old big early 80's CC)
Im pretty much sold on either a JD 115 or a CC 1042/1046. Mostly I want to also BAG, but mulching as an option would be cool too. I have a pretty big garden too, that I use a craftsman tow-behind tiller to till once a year. If I choose the cub (leaning that way, like the electric PTO, and a few other creature comforts) which should I get? Which bags better - the 42" deck or the 46? Is there a "clear" difference between all the decks as to which do what best?
Thanks-
Jeff
I have about a one acre lot, mostly flat. Currently I have an old 18hp MTD 48" three blade that I just side discharge. I hate the clippings in the house, which happens a LOT with three kids and a dog.
Wife is so embarrased by "Old Oragesides" (Its a Hechinger branded hulk) that a new tractor is in the works. I dont have a huge budget, and my father in-law is a HUGE JD fan. My dad is a HUGE CC/Int fan. (Has an old big early 80's CC)
Im pretty much sold on either a JD 115 or a CC 1042/1046. Mostly I want to also BAG, but mulching as an option would be cool too. I have a pretty big garden too, that I use a craftsman tow-behind tiller to till once a year. If I choose the cub (leaning that way, like the electric PTO, and a few other creature comforts) which should I get? Which bags better - the 42" deck or the 46? Is there a "clear" difference between all the decks as to which do what best?
Thanks-
Jeff