oldtractorfan
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- Aug 21, 2010
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Hi everybody I am new to this, I do not own a tractor although I used to use one as a kid, it was a 1940's ford from what I remember and loved it.
Some may think it is ridiculous to buy a riding lawn mower for .34 acres of grass but I am tired of push mowers, the time it takes to cut, and now the fact that I may have a permanent limp to my leg that was crushed and torn ligaments and tendons in April.
No joke it took me over 2 hours to mow the darn thing with my problem.
Other reason for wanting a riding mower.... because they are cool!
Oh and I plan on using it for snow removal I do have long stretches of walkways and driveway.
I do have a budget but the option to finance a Kubota or JD are available making it easier to buy one.
Reviews for JD X300 seem a bit negative with trannie issues and starter problems.
Reviews for Kubota 1880 and 2080 are high.
Is this to big for what I need it for? I just want something that will last FOREVER and get the job done as fast as possible. My grandfather has a riding mower with 5 acres and has had it for 40 years. Runs like a Swiss watch.
The only reason why I am looking at the X300's and Kubota's is I figure the "beefier" model will last longer. I like buying things one time. If I have to buy another one sooner, I look at it as "why the heck didn't I just buy the better model in the first place".
In terms of price I do have a budget. Kubota offers a 0% APR financing which makes it more appealing for monthly payments. I would prefer to buy American but the funny thing is JD has a kawasaki engine and Kubota I think has an American made? Am I wrong on this?
Are their other reliable brands out there that someone could steer me to?
Thanks for your help!
Some may think it is ridiculous to buy a riding lawn mower for .34 acres of grass but I am tired of push mowers, the time it takes to cut, and now the fact that I may have a permanent limp to my leg that was crushed and torn ligaments and tendons in April.
No joke it took me over 2 hours to mow the darn thing with my problem.
Other reason for wanting a riding mower.... because they are cool!
Oh and I plan on using it for snow removal I do have long stretches of walkways and driveway.
I do have a budget but the option to finance a Kubota or JD are available making it easier to buy one.
Reviews for JD X300 seem a bit negative with trannie issues and starter problems.
Reviews for Kubota 1880 and 2080 are high.
Is this to big for what I need it for? I just want something that will last FOREVER and get the job done as fast as possible. My grandfather has a riding mower with 5 acres and has had it for 40 years. Runs like a Swiss watch.
The only reason why I am looking at the X300's and Kubota's is I figure the "beefier" model will last longer. I like buying things one time. If I have to buy another one sooner, I look at it as "why the heck didn't I just buy the better model in the first place".
In terms of price I do have a budget. Kubota offers a 0% APR financing which makes it more appealing for monthly payments. I would prefer to buy American but the funny thing is JD has a kawasaki engine and Kubota I think has an American made? Am I wrong on this?
Are their other reliable brands out there that someone could steer me to?
Thanks for your help!
