New mower time, what to get?

[hunt4570]

You can find a grasshopper front deck for your budget, but most will be gasoline.

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That same mower is advertised in my local craigslist, not sure where Hines equipment is though.

(just went back and looked, that is my local craigslist you posted)

Whats so special about Grasshoppers?

Probably going to go look at a Toro Proline front deck mower today or tomorrow.

 

[4570Man]

They are one of the few front deck zero turns. Most zero turns have the deck in the middle.

 

[vulcancowboy]

I know a lot of people have a problem with buying a mower from a box store, but I bought a Scotts mower from Home Depot over 15 years ago, and it is still running strong. If I were going to buy today, I would seriously look at this Hustler sold by Lowes.
Shop Hustler Raptor SD V-Twin Dual Hydrostatic 54-in Zero-Turn Lawn Mower with Kawasaki Engine and Mulching Capable at Lowes.com

 

[hunt4570]

So I bought an older Toro Groundskeeper 220 with a 52" deck this morning. Older model but started right up from cold, seems in pretty good condition with a deck that was replaced about a year and a half ago. Zero turn also, and only $1500.

 

[DHD]

So I bought an older Toro Groundskeeper 220 with a 52" deck this morning. Older model but started right up from cold, seems in pretty good condition with a deck that was replaced about a year and a half ago. Zero turn also, and only $1500.

I think you're really going to like that front mount mower design, Toro makes good stuff too.

 

[hunt4570]

I think you're really going to like that front mount mower design, Toro makes good stuff too.

Well I'm hoping so!! Just changed oil and filter, sprayed down the underside with gunk and will powerwash it here in a minute. Need to go through and check stuff out, and the deck is set WAY low, need to raise it some!

 

[RalphVa]

Last year, my neighbor bought a 30" Toro. He uses it to maintain a bunch of trails on his property.

Ralph

 

[check]

Hey, Hunt, congratulations. Lovely mower, and great price - enjoy!

 

[Xfaxman]

So I bought an older Toro Groundskeeper 220 with a 52" deck this morning. Older model but started right up from cold, seems in pretty good condition with a deck that was replaced about a year and a half ago. Zero turn also, and only $1500.
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Looks like a gooder-un. :thumbsup:

Post some pictures on the Groundsmaster Fans Thread: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/all-other-brands/301894-any-toro-groundsmaster-fans-here.html

 

[hunt4570]

Looks like a gooder-un. :thumbsup:

Post some pictures on the Groundsmaster Fans Thread: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/all-other-brands/301894-any-toro-groundsmaster-fans-here.html

I will do that, I need to take some glamor shots first though. Got it cleaned up and went through it pretty well, only real problem seems like the driveshaft to the mower..need to fine one. (I PM'd you about this by the way)