I Need a New Garden Tractor

[s1120]

Ops sorry the new Ingersoll 4016 pic is gone. If you need more info, or want to find a dealer go here..... Ingersoll garden tractors

 

[deereflugel]

I agree with the used JD318 and JD400 Series. They are readily available on Ebay or where ever you live locally. I bought an 83 JD318 a year ago and found it to be an excellent tractor, so much so that I went to the trouble of restoring it to almost new last winter. They sell in various states of repair or disrepair from what I just watched for a 318 $1575 (not running) to well over $3000. The 318 is reported on many forums to be the best garden tractor Deere has produced. My .02

 

[slowrev]

What about a used Gravely rider ? Great traction with the tranny and engine over the rear axle, and built like a tank. with a mid mount mower deck they weigh in at close to 1,000 lbs. I have a 1973 812 rider and it will outpull/climb any other rider I have tried.

 

[hockeyhead]

2 1/2 to 3 acres to finish, I'd be looking at a 60" deck, 54 " minumum, check out a new Cub Cadet , I have had great luck with little cubs , most of my family uses little cubs for mowing. look at a new cub cadet 2000 series, 16 to 20 hp , direct drive hydros, cast iron front axle, it will care for that drive, 48" blade, and pull a soft drag in that arena. close to 5k, but head and heels above Craftman, Craftmans' best is 4k plus and it's a heavy duty lawn tractor. start looking at light duty tractors, Ingersols are very strong little tractors, but cubs are better mowers that can do more than a bit of tractoring. most brands now are offering 12,24,or 36 months same as cash, there are deals to be had, in today's climate, don't be bashful. happly hunting.

 

[rback33]

So many great opinions it's hard to decide which way to go... thanks for the input and keep them coming, I am certainly lookin into all the suggestions. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif