Bird sells tractor . . . what next!?

RSeymour · Mar 28, 2002

Bird, I purchased a MTD (22 HP) because back then it was the only 50" deck I could afford. I mowed 5 acres with it for 3 years until I got my TC29D. Now it just does the trim work and snow plow duty. Perhaps I was lucky, but I had minimal problems with it.

I noticed the new signature - don't fly away.

Anonymous Poster · Mar 28, 2002

Good Morning Bird…

Well… since TBN is so overwhelming now… I probably missed reading 1 or 2 posts… /w3tcompact/icons/blush.gif

What’s up with your tractor and new logo status…?

mikim · Mar 28, 2002

I bought a Sabre - cheap john deer - with hydro -- and just love it -- easy to work on and runs great - ran me about $1600 which wasn't far off the others-- deck comes off by pulling 4 pins
mike

RichZ · Mar 28, 2002

John, I'm guessing since Bird doesn't have the Kubota, he took it out of his logo. I'm just hoping the flying eagle means he's flying free, and not that he's flying away from TBN!!!/w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif

Don't leave us Bird!!! We need adult supervision, and you're the most reasonable adult on TBN!!!/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

Rich
"What a long strange trip it's been."

Anonymous Poster · Mar 28, 2002

...I'm guessing since Bird doesn't have the Kubota...

Hi Richie...

Well... I've heard the rumors somewhere on TBN... /w3tcompact/icons/tongue.gif

Thought... I'd get it straight from the horse's mouth... /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Mosey · Mar 28, 2002

Bird, Before I bought my Boomer I bought a Craftsman 15.5HP hydrostat mower with a 42" deck. I mowed my 3 1/2 acre yard with it (which has lots of hills) for 2 years and it held up great! Only problem was it took too long, so that's why I upgraded. I still have it and it still runs great, but it does light duty work now. I just use it to mow up around the house in between the bushes and over the septic tank where can't go with the Boomer. I thought about selling it but it still saves time over a push mower and like having it as a backup if my Boomer or mower breaks down (heaven forbid!). It's not built as heavy as a Toro or something, but should do fine for you.

RichZ · Mar 28, 2002

...straight from the horse's mouth...

John, maybe we better get it from Bird's mouth!!! Horses are just rumormongers!!/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

SO c'mon, Bird, put an end to the rumors and give us an update!!

Rich
"What a long strange trip it's been."

Bob_Trevithick · Mar 28, 2002

...Thanks everyone for the suggestions. 

Hi Bird,

You're an incredible asset to this board.. you've given me so many great replies.. I'm very grateful to you.

You are selling your house and moving? Does this mean the riding mower is just temporary, and once you get relocated you will perhaps get another tractor? Sorry if this is too nosy!

One suggestion:

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/tractor/

These guys live and breathe small ride-on mowers and garden tractors, and might have some good advice for you. When I had my GT235, they were a lot of help.

Now then, I suggest that Bird be made a "Star" member. The only problem is that he is already a Star member. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif Muhammad, can you make up a new category? Member Extraordinare? Superstar Member?

I wish you and yours all the best, Bird!

PitbullMidwest · Mar 28, 2002

When my father in law bought his MTD at Farm King he was told that "MTD" was an acronym for
Murry Tractor Division.

Does anyone know if this is true?

Youare · Mar 28, 2002

I believe you are correct. One of my son's was asst. manager at a local hardware store that sold MTD products, he told me they were made by Murray then, 2 years ago.

Randy