How Bad Can a free lawn tractor be?

[RickO]

I use to mow 1.5 acreas with a 36" deck... took 5 beers. Now mow with a 60" deck and it takes only 2 beers. Cut mowing time from 5 to 2 beers.

mark

LOL that's cracks me up.. Probably won't see that unit of measure used in a Lawn mower brochure. "Cut your mowing time by 3 beers".

 

[Pale Rider]

That's the correct attitude, Pale Rider. Sometimes we do overanalyze here on TBN. I'm sure you've noticed we can really talk up a subject...any subject.
Stick with us! If you do sell that lawn tractor, we'll help you spend the money!
Have you picked the tractor up yet?

Thanks for the encouragement, Roy. I respect all the opinions of the knowledgeable people on this board. Don't know how many beers it takes a CC 1515 to mow 2 acres. I suppose the local heat index will be a big factor for that one.

Haven't picked up the CC yet. As of last week, my brother-in-law talked to his friend and said it was mine. My brother-in-law already has the keys and manual. I hope to pick it up within the next two weeks. I'm just waiting for the guy to say I can pick it up (He travels a lot). On the one hand I'm in no hurry to get it because I'm not moving for another month and-a-half and it will just sit in my one-car garage, but on the other hand I'd like to get it and be sure this is a done deal. I'll be sure to post a pic when I get it.

 

[daTeacha]

As the first guy who suggested trading it off, I agree with Roy. When I worked with a moving company, people often gave us stuff they just didn't want anymore. I have a really good vice a guy just gave to me 'cause I happened to be the one packing the room it was in. He just wanted to be rid of it.

 

[schmism]

how about one of these little deals to increase your cut with?

 

[Pale Rider]

Well, I finally got it. Actually had it for about 5 weeks now. Total hours on it when I got it were 67. I asked the guy what he wanted for it and he said just a case of beer so I think that's a pretty good deal.

I have cut my lawn with it and it is fun but honestly it took longer than I'm willing to spend every week. What does anyone think a fair selling price would be if I wanted to sell it? Thanks.

 

[john_bud]

That must have been some good beer!

They sell for around $1000 new don't they? If it takes too long, why not trade it in on a bigger machine?

jb

 

[Erik_in_Hoyt]

If you're serious about getting rid of it, where are you and what do you want/need for it?

If not too far away, I could consider cash or trade.
If too far away for me, I'm sure there's someone else on TBN who isn't.

 

[SkunkWerX]

Wow, beautiful little machine! I'll give you 2 cases fo beer, which doubles your money!

I agree with you, I mowed 2 acres with a 48" deck, and even that got to be too long, but I had hills and obstacles to mow around also.

If you are near a major metropolitan area, check on CraigsList, and see what comparables are going for. Otherwise, Start looking for your "dream machine" and see what a dealer might do for a trade-up?

 

[Erik_in_Hoyt]

Pale Rider,
if your land is relatively flat, you might look into a zero turn mower. I went from a 48" deck on an old JD to a Dixon with a 42" deck and cut my time to mow an acre from 1.5-2 hours down to 45 minutes or so. (I know, I know - some folks think it's heresy to go from green to blue, but the JD was actually orange, so it's all a wash, right? )

 

[sandman2234]

I still think you should consider the Swisher mower as I suggested and a picture posted by Schmism.
Nice mower,
David from jax