Craftsman mower problem

[firemanpat2910]

I have had several craftsman mowers,all have acted like they were treated. The newest one that I gave my dad for xmas 2 years ago, cuts his yard and my yard 2 times a week 50 weeks a year with 0 problems. Dad is retired and cuts the grass as soon as a weed pokes its head up I could have wasted money and bought him a commercial mower but he likes this one. he puts his little red trailer from wallyword behind it and rides the 8 blocks from his place to mine, now If I could only get him to quit running over my garden hose everything would be great.

Oh I did change a belt once he hung a stick and burned it almost in 2. he wouldnt even call and tell me about it he made mom do it

 

[Gatorboy]

The newest one that I gave my dad for xmas 2 years ago, cuts his yard and my yard 2 times a week 50 weeks a year with 0 problems.

He even cuts it when it's not the growing season? From October 15 through April 15, the grass in Florida doesn't grow much.

 

[Bird]

No experience with Florida, but in Texas, I've always had to mow until mid-November, then start again in early March and sometimes even as early as mid-February. I do usually have a break of 3 to 4 months each Winter.

 

[Fordlords]

Sure, most of the tractors in the entry level price range are nothing to get excited about quality wise. Yes, you can buy a good used commercial quality walk behind such as a Scag in the price range of one of the entry level tractors. You can also buy a good used quality garden tractor such as a Deere 216 or Cub Cadet 1650 in that price range too, the difference being with a tractor, the butt rests in a thing called a SEAT. I get enough of a workout at WORK, I want to relax when I cut the grass. Perhaps a walk behind is great exercise for a computer desk jockey or those who like that sort of thing. I'd rather replace a belt or two on a cheap tractor now and then rather then sit through a double knee replacement in a few years.

My mom has bad knees and would definitely take her Craftsman LT, however bad anyone thinks it is, over a walk behind any time. How does she know? She used to use a propelled walk behind before buying the thing! Even at age 65 the Craftsman still makes her WANT to go out and cut the grass, and that can only make a son smile

-Fordlords-

 

[Gatorboy]

... the difference being with a tractor, the butt rests in a thing called a SEAT. I get enough of a workout at WORK

Wow, I didn't realize just walking for you was work. If you've never operated a 48" walkbehind, it's hard to explain how easy the walking part is. For those who want a workout, you can crank the speed up and jog behind them, but I prefer the leisurely stroll.

But they do make sulkies for these walkbehinds (unless standing is too difficult as well).

 

[deerefan]

I also have a 5103 JD, thats where the name originated. I was looking at several JD mowers until this one fell in my lap.

 

[deerefan]

As far as push mowers go, no way....it would take 3 days to cut what takes me 3 hours. I have 42 acres, 20 planted in pine, 12 in pasture and about 10 left open to cut. What the JD 5103 doesn't bushhog, the craftsman mowers do. One complaint I do have is how poorly the bigger craftsman turns to the right. Hangs a left great but sometimes I feel like I need one of those "wide right turn" signs when mowing.

 

[Gatorboy]

As far as push mowers go, no way....

Did anyone mention push mowers?

 

[deerefan]

Oh I'm sorry....walk behind....call it what you want....I've always called them push mowers b/c no matter what at some point you end up pushing.

 

[Fordlords]

Did anyone mention push mowers?

If I need to use my yard cart, dethatcher, or aerator, would I have to hook them to the back of a sulky on a walk behind?

-Fordlords-