woodlandfarms
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- Joined
- Jul 31, 2006
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- Location
- Los Angeles / SW Washington
- Tractor
- PowerTrac 1850, Kubota RTV x900
So the wife hates the cut we get from my 96" rough cut mower. She wants a riding mower. I am OK with this but I am hoping to buy used.
Here are my questions. When I compare a new riding mower (in the $1500 range) we see 42 to 46" decks and 18 to 22 HP. When I look at used mowers I am seeing 38" decks and 12.5HP (A John Deer 160 has caught my eye at $450).
I am not a slim guy, and our property has slopes. I read somewhere that the thought was a 12.5 HP engine from the late 80's has more torque than a new machine making the older machines a stronger.
I see old craftsmans as well.
Can you guys give me some advice as to what to look for. Oh, we have .5 acre that I think is up for grabs with this mower.
All the best
Here are my questions. When I compare a new riding mower (in the $1500 range) we see 42 to 46" decks and 18 to 22 HP. When I look at used mowers I am seeing 38" decks and 12.5HP (A John Deer 160 has caught my eye at $450).
I am not a slim guy, and our property has slopes. I read somewhere that the thought was a 12.5 HP engine from the late 80's has more torque than a new machine making the older machines a stronger.
I see old craftsmans as well.
Can you guys give me some advice as to what to look for. Oh, we have .5 acre that I think is up for grabs with this mower.
All the best