I am about to buy a new lawn tractor.
I have narrowed my search to the following:
Toro 417XT (GT420) or New Holland MY17 or JD LX280.
I welcome all advice as I am having difficulty deciding,
Some of the info I've found is confusing, such as the Toro dealers say the 42" deck (preferred) has 3 blades & the literature and web site show it having 2 blades. I think I prefer 2 blades (heavier?). The JD 42" deck has 2 blades.
Are the washout ports on the decks any good?
I would like the Kawasaki twin I think?
The dealers I've visited say the New Holland is made by Toro and above models look very similar but the Toro is 97 lbs heavier than the New Holland and I can't find out why.
I like the foot operated deck lift on the JD but it is not a must.
I like the electric cruise control on the NH & Toro.
Any/all recommendations are appreciated.
Garrett 4/14/05
I have narrowed my search to the following:
Toro 417XT (GT420) or New Holland MY17 or JD LX280.
I welcome all advice as I am having difficulty deciding,
Some of the info I've found is confusing, such as the Toro dealers say the 42" deck (preferred) has 3 blades & the literature and web site show it having 2 blades. I think I prefer 2 blades (heavier?). The JD 42" deck has 2 blades.
Are the washout ports on the decks any good?
I would like the Kawasaki twin I think?
The dealers I've visited say the New Holland is made by Toro and above models look very similar but the Toro is 97 lbs heavier than the New Holland and I can't find out why.
I like the foot operated deck lift on the JD but it is not a must.
I like the electric cruise control on the NH & Toro.
Any/all recommendations are appreciated.
Garrett 4/14/05