after researching and looking...I decided to go with the BX2370 & 60" mower(not fine cut)...no loader or anything(I have a Bobcat)...will only be used to mow 3 - 4 acres...
my other tractor/mower is a 1988 Ford 1220...bought new...never had a problem until this year...replaced water pump, and...
well, after 24 years, the bearing in the waterpump finally failed...
the thermostat is in the waterpump housing, and cant be changed without removing the waterpump...
one thing I noticed, is there was no rubber gasket under the thermostat...I got one at the dealer, but not sure im going to use...
after 22 years and 1400 hrs, the front tires on my 1220 are showing the cords...
the Firestones were discontinued in 2008...
i see Carlisle TurfSaver and TurfMaster
and
Nanco TracGuard available in this size...
all are made in china...
anyone have any problems with either of these...
ive read a lot of threads here over the years...figured its time to register...
i'm a Journeyman Tool & Diemaker and Millwright...
12 years at USSteel...27 at GM...
i'm working in Lordstown, Ohio now, since Pittsburgh has closed...
used to do a lot of welding/fabricating...not much time...