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Re: Need new mower

Post by markiver54 » Fri Mar 22, 2019 4:44 pm

Your decision makes a lot of sense. Cub Cadet, from all I've heard are great machines!...and yes...even better with the scabbard...
:lol: good luck with your purchase whichever it is!
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Re: Need new mower

Post by RanchRoper » Fri Mar 22, 2019 5:02 pm

I have a JD 190 series with 5' deck. Been good.
Cub Cadet snowblower seems good too. Try either.
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Re: Need new mower

Post by JEBar » Fri Mar 22, 2019 9:36 pm

good call on the Cub .... having nearby, good, servicing dealer is a major plus .... it should serve you well
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Re: Need new mower

Post by Mags » Fri Mar 22, 2019 9:58 pm

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Very affordable JD model.
RanchRoper wrote:I have a JD 190 series with 5' deck. Been good.
Cub Cadet snowblower seems good too. Try either.
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Re: Need new mower

Post by daytime dave » Sat Mar 23, 2019 6:46 pm

Go with whatever the best dealer you have around that you like sells. The relationship with the dealer is key. Good service, perhaps free pick up and delivery, priority repair service. All of those things matter. If the Cub Cadet dealer is tops in your area, that's probably the one to go with.

My parents had about 5-7 acres of lawn that I mowed at one time in the farms "heyday". I always had a spare in case the main machine had a breakdown. With a couple of acres, you might want to pick up a used garden tractor just in case. Look on Craigslist.
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Re: Need new mower

Post by markiver54 » Sat Mar 23, 2019 6:48 pm

daytime dave wrote:Go with whatever the best dealer you have around that you like sells. The relationship with the dealer is key. Good service, perhaps free pick up and delivery, priority repair service. All of those things matter. If the Cub Cadet dealer is tops in your area, that's probably the one to go with.
Yes, makes a whole lot of sense Dave!
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Re: Need new mower

Post by Greyhawk » Sat Mar 23, 2019 11:22 pm

Well I'll let you know how it all turns out... Now I'm waiting for the Spring deals!
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Re: Need new mower

Post by Redthies » Thu Mar 28, 2019 5:12 pm

I’ve been thrashing along with my $150 Deere John for four seasons now. It almost ended up on the scrap run last time, but then I looked at the cost of replacements. I’m waiting on a new coil and plugs to show up as it has no spark at the moment. If it starts, I’ll keep running it. If it doesn’t, I’m going to go look at a used Deere I found locally. I think it’s over priced, but it’s the best deal I’ve found so far.
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Re: Need new mower

Post by Steve51 » Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:25 pm

Grasshoppers are very pricey. I have wanted one for years. Finally broke down and bought a new one last year (52" cut). I have not regretted buying it, just wish I had bit the bullet a few years ago. Just didn't think I could justify spending that much in previous years. Hope this one lasts a long time - I am spoiled now and would have to have another.
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