Is country line stuff any good compared to land pride?

[Jakea]

I was at TSC today and noticed they had country line finish mowers i have been looking at the 72 inch models it was $2,800 and they had 4 of them sitting in the parking lot.

My local dealer has zero and quoted me $4000 for a land pride but he could not get one until next year. Is the land pride worth the extra cost?

The reviews for the country line stuff is not that great.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

I don't know about the County Line stuff but I have the 7' estate model from Agri Supply and it has been flawless and it is more in line with the county line mower price wise.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

It is county... not country...

To answer your question, they aren't that bad for the price. I had one of the 5' models, worked really good. TSC does sell some parts for them, such as the spindles and the belts. You could probably use it for a season, if you don't like it, you could probably sell it for just a couple hundred less than you paid.

 

[jeff9366]

CountyLine

Tarter in Kentucky makes TSC implements painted yellow and marketed as CountyLine.

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[5030]

Tinfoil compared to Land Pride. if you are cheap buy one and order the Land Pride ad when it comes in, off the TSC stuff and be happy.,

 

[Torvy]

Tinfoil compared to Land Pride. if you are cheap buy one and order the Land Pride ad when it comes in, off the TSC stuff and be happy.,

To be fair, Landpride is Tinfoil compared to some other brands (varies depending on implement).

 

[Citydude]

To be fair, Landpride is Tinfoil compared to some other brands (varies depending on implement).

I agree to a point. Landpride has different grades of implements. You can choose from a homeowner rear blade to a contractor grade blade.

It boils down to the application of implements and $$$$.

 

[Jakea]

dealer quoted me a FDR model, i just hope 72 it's not to big. I might need weights on the front if i don't use the front end loader.

I noticed that i can buy one used online for far less but would have to get it shipped.

 

[LD1]

Are you opposed to used? The old John Deere 261 and 272 were some nice mowers

 

[Jstpssng]

They are OK for homeowner use but I wouldn't want to make a living with them. I have a County Line 5 foot tiller which my father had bought and it does what I need it to do, but probably only run it about 15 hours per year.

 

[Root Cause]

I think the answer lies with you. Frequency and severity of use will help you decide.

County Line stuff is adequate if you are a part-time user who doesn't push the limits of the implement.

If you are a high-frequency user who works your equipment hard, then maybe go bulletproof.

 

[5030]

Good post and remember. the lifespan of the TSC stuff isn't as long no matter what because the gage of metal used to fabricate the deck is thinner than what Land Pride (Great Plains Manufacturing) uses. Shredders tend to get flogged and parked and they rust away from the underside. Lots of used ones in various stages of corrosion out there for sale.

 

[Root Cause]

Good post and remember. the lifespan of the TSC stuff isn't as long no matter what because the gage of metal used to fabricate the deck is thinner than what Land Pride (Great Plains Manufacturing) uses. Shredders tend to get flogged and parked and they rust away from the underside. Lots of used ones in various stages of corrosion out there for sale.

Yep.
My oldest son can buy County Line, will do the maintenance, wash it after every use, and be very careful.
My youngest will see an impenetrable obstacle and see it as a challenge.
Not sure where the Op lies within those parameters, but all the information here should help.

 

[mikester]

Correct me if I'm mistaken but county line is chinese fabricated junk lacking inter changeable parts, and lacking stocking parts dealers.

I have no trouble getting landpride parts for my 30 year old RFM that's built like a tank. My local Kubota dealers stock parts.

 

[5030]

Correct me if I'm mistaken but county line is chinese fabricated junk lacking inter changeable parts, and lacking stocking parts dealers.

I have no trouble getting landpride parts for my 30 year old RFM that's built like a tank. My local Kubota dealers stock parts.

I don't know, I believe the fabrication is done here as it would be cost prohibitive to import such a large fabrication but, I would also wager the mechanicals (gear box, pto shaft and other parts are imported lowest cost stuff. Landpride uses very little imported junk. I know their gearboxes are mad to their specification and I believe made here. Everything is well built and it's why they cost what the do. I have 2 of them. One a flat unit (3 point) in 7 foot width and a bat wing chopper as well and neither ever give me any issue and I tend to chop small saplings as well.

Like everything in life, you get what you pay for.

 

[rgr33]

I think county line is ok for limited use, a avoiding any abuse on a regular basis

I have a 2004 Landpride that gets extensive use from April to November every year. So far, the only issue has been the pneumatic tires, which I am going to change out to solid tires one of these days, but that is low on my to do list.

 

[Jstpssng]

Correct me if I'm mistaken but county line is chinese fabricated junk lacking inter changeable parts, and lacking stocking parts dealers.

I have no trouble getting landpride parts for my 30 year old RFM that's built like a tank. My local Kubota dealers stock parts.

You are mistaken. As somebody mentioned about, it's made by Tarter Farm and Ranch, based in Dunville Kentucky.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

You are mistaken. As somebody mentioned about, it's made by Tarter Farm and Ranch, based in Dunville Kentucky.

I'm wondering, where do the parts come from to make/assemble it?

SR

 

[SwingOak]

I have been less than impressed with the construction and durability of LandPride equipment. I have a LandPride 74" Tiller, and have replaced the drive chain once and drive side rotor bearing three times. I bought a King Kutter 72" gear driven tiller this year, and it is far and away better quality and better built for 1/2 the cost.

I bought a King Kutter 72" finish mower, and it has been great. I use it for pastures, paddocks and trails. The Tarter mower appears identical to the King Kutter, I would not be surprised if one company makes it for the other.

 

[Thomas]

Have you check Woods?