Ride on lawn mower : RSS 2.0http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/low.mtmen-usplime.com2008, plime.com.Plime/1http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssRide on lawn mower : RSS 2.0http://www.plime.com/images/logo.gifhttp://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/low.mtm<![CDATA[ReBoot @ 5/15/2008 9:37:12 AM]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q39http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q39plime.com <![CDATA[tomphoolry @ 5/15/2008 7:52:31 AM]]>
Sorry.]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q38http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q38plime.com <![CDATA[sputum @ 5/14/2008 9:23:54 PM]]>« Alton 

NOTE TO SELF: Develop cooler holder for riding mowers, or mower with built in cooler. Kegeraters for 42" or bigger blades.

I would be happy to help test the prototypes.]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q37http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q37plime.com <![CDATA[Alton @ 5/14/2008 9:22:22 PM]]>« sputum : You have three tits and a beer lasts you more than 5 minutes. Damn.Dude. I like to make it around the yard once before I need another one.

NOTE TO SELF: Develop cooler holder for riding mowers, or mower with built in cooler. Kegeraters for 42" or bigger blades.

I'm not discussing the third nipple.

kakana, anything but a water bottle is going to be undrinkable in mere minutes. I know. My solution is to put a glass of water somewhere that I can drive by occasionally to grab a drink.]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q36http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q36plime.com <![CDATA[sputum @ 5/14/2008 9:14:20 PM]]>« Alton : Not to mention full of grass clippings and dirt in about 5 minutes.

Cup holders on a riding mower are about as useful as my third tit.

...I've said too much, haven't I?You have three tits and a beer lasts you more than 5 minutes. Damn.]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q35http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q35plime.com <![CDATA[kakana @ 5/14/2008 9:14:01 PM]]>« Alton : Not to mention full of grass clippings and dirt in about 5 minutes.

Cup holders on a riding mower are about as useful as my third tit.

...I've said too much, haven't I? Not at all.. Mowers are going to jostle your beer around and make it flat in minutes. My suggestion.. drink water while you mow.. drink beer on the patio.]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q34http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q34plime.com <![CDATA[Alton @ 5/14/2008 9:10:33 PM]]>« sputum : I have that tractor. Put a beer in the cupholder while it's running and it's flat in about a minute.Not to mention full of grass clippings and dirt in about 5 minutes.

Cup holders on a riding mower are about as useful as my third tit.

...I've said too much, haven't I?]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q33http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q33plime.com <![CDATA[sputum @ 5/14/2008 9:07:26 PM]]>« kakana and it was exactly the same mower as the Craftsman.. just a different color and a few hundred bucks more.I went with the Husqvarna because I wanted the Kawasaki V-twin engine. Couldn't get it on the Craftsman.]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q32http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q32plime.com <![CDATA[kakana @ 5/14/2008 9:02:42 PM]]> Research.. check these things on the web and you'll find that many of the mowers come out of the same factory.
So far.. I love my Sears hydrostatic drive mower.]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q31http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q31plime.com <![CDATA[sputum @ 5/14/2008 8:45:52 PM]]>« tomphoolry : You gotta get it. It's got a cup holder for those beers.I have that tractor. Put a beer in the cupholder while it's running and it's flat in about a minute.]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q30http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q30plime.com <![CDATA[dollyllama @ 5/14/2008 8:43:41 PM]]>« tomphoolry : You gotta get it. It's got a cup holder for those beers.It would need a wine fridge, I don't drink beer.]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q29http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q29plime.com <![CDATA[dollyllama @ 5/14/2008 8:42:45 PM]]>« suebe : Wow, I just remembered that I get a company discount on John Deere equipment. Only problem is, they'd have to ship it to my apartment....What kind of discount, I have a brother with a pick-up truck :D]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q28http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q28plime.com <![CDATA[tomphoolry @ 5/14/2008 10:17:21 AM]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q27http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q27plime.com <![CDATA[dollyllama @ 5/14/2008 7:20:23 AM]]>« Alton : Do you mean Toro? Lowe's carries Troy Bilt. Home Depot has Toro, Cub Cadet, John Deere, and Honda.I don't know which I mean. It's red.]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q26http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q26plime.com <![CDATA[Bornbad @ 5/14/2008 12:21:49 AM]]>« Alton : Do you mean Toro? Lowe's carries Troy Bilt. Home Depot has Toro, Cub Cadet, John Deere, and Honda.Mower whore!]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q25http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q25plime.com <![CDATA[Alton @ 5/14/2008 12:14:07 AM]]>« dollyllama :. I'll let you know if I end up with this or the Troy Bilt from Home Depot.Do you mean Toro? Lowe's carries Troy Bilt. Home Depot has Toro, Cub Cadet, John Deere, and Honda.]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q24http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q24plime.com <![CDATA[dollyllama @ 5/13/2008 9:35:42 PM]]>« sputum : That is a goood lookin' tractor. I hope you are able to get it.Thanks, it is purty as these things go, but my local Lowe's is "temporarily out of stock" so it may be a wash. I will see if they can get it in before the grass gets 6 feet high (that should be around 10 a.m. Thursday at this rate). And it may be another week before I know about the bonus which would make the budget a bit healthier. I'll let you know if I end up with this or the Troy Bilt from Home Depot.]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q23http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q23plime.com <![CDATA[sputum @ 5/13/2008 9:17:33 PM]]>
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]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q22http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q22plime.com <![CDATA[suebe @ 5/13/2008 8:22:07 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q21http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q21plime.com <![CDATA[horsefeathers @ 5/11/2008 5:45:29 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q20http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q20plime.com <![CDATA[horsefeathers @ 5/11/2008 5:44:43 PM]]>« mobaseIt should be mentioned that the cheapest Deere was like 1200.00$, not 899. The off brand was 899.Oh, well they all look the same to me. I wouldn't want to cut our lawn with a rider because I would probably roll it.

When I worked on the horse farm, I drove a big International tractor (manual), a Ford (auto) and a few John Deere's. They weren't for cutting grass, they were for hauling sh!t.]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q19http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q19plime.com <![CDATA[mobase @ 5/11/2008 4:52:04 PM]]>« horsefeathers : Mobase and I were looking at riders last night. Lowe's had some smaller John Deeres that were nice and I know you can get plow/blower attachments for them. The cheapest we looked at was $899.00.

We currently have a Honda walk behind that is not self propelled and the back yard is sloped. It's old, I never did any maintenance to it and bought it used. It can be hard to start at times but gets the job done. It's a good cardio workout, I used to mow it all by myself before Mobase moved in but he looked like he was about to pass out yesterday when he was finished. He's wanting a rider in a bad way.Oh, man is she ever not kidding. I was sucking wind like a fat one legged man in a butt kicking contest. Our yard is shaped like a skateboard ramp, only bigger.

It should be mentioned that the cheapest Deere was like 1200.00$, not 899. The off brand was 899.]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q18http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q18plime.com <![CDATA[dork @ 5/11/2008 4:47:34 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q17http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q17plime.com <![CDATA[dollyllama @ 5/11/2008 4:39:20 PM]]>tractor

It was rated a best buy by consumer reports, it has a cast iron axle and grease fittings (I don't know what they are but I've been told that's important), it can cut in reverse or at least I don't have to stop the blade.

If I don't get the bonus I'll go for the cheaper troy-bilt.

I would have gone with the John Deere but can't find one with auto-trans at that price and I don't see the $900 on Lowe's website.

All this might change on the day I go to buy the thing. Like if they have the chopper trike one, I bet I could get someone to mow my lawn if I owned that.

Thank you all for your input.]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q16http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q16plime.com <![CDATA[dollyllama @ 5/11/2008 4:06:30 PM]]>« browntrout : I suggest $10.00... a push mower... and a neighborhood kid with free time on his hands.Last year I paid a kid $35 to come and do it (he had a zero turn ride on too) and after 3 times he stopped showing up, so no. There aren't any neighborhood kids, there aren't any neighbors. The next cheapest guy is "mowin' joe" and he wants minimum $60. Not worth it.]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q15http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q15plime.com <![CDATA[dollyllama @ 5/11/2008 4:05:10 PM]]>« sputum : You could go with one of these, with this added just for fun.+$4K and the first time I used it it would be floating down the creek. Besides the hill in my yard is more than 30degree slope.]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q14http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q14plime.com <![CDATA[Alton @ 5/11/2008 11:11:23 AM]]>« dollyllama:Do you know if there is a snowblower/plow attachment available?What's a snowblower/plow attachment? You are talking to someone who lives in an area that measures snowfall by centimeters per decade.

No, seriously. Googling Troy Bilt snow plow attachments, I came up with this,
http://www.troybilt.ca/troybilt/troybilt_fastattach_attachments.asp.


It's from Troy Bilt's website, so I guess it's legit, but I'd talk to someone at Lowe's or a Troy Bilt dealership to be sure.

EDIT: I looked at several models before deciding on the Troy Bilt. The Toro may be a little cheaper but the John Deers are going to cost you a little more, and I do believe the Husqvarnas, while very nice, were much more expensive.

One more thing I would highly recommend. Get one with a mulcher, so you don't have to bag. It's also supposed to be better for the lawn. Mine has one and it's only a plastic piece that's covers the hole where the grass would normally blow out the side. It's supposed to make the blades cut up the grass more instead of blowing it out of the side. Unless the lawn is very high, it doesn't leave any noticeable clippings on the lawn.]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q13http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q13plime.com <![CDATA[horsefeathers @ 5/11/2008 10:15:32 AM]]>
We currently have a Honda walk behind that is not self propelled and the back yard is sloped. It's old, I never did any maintenance to it and bought it used. It can be hard to start at times but gets the job done. It's a good cardio workout, I used to mow it all by myself before Mobase moved in but he looked like he was about to pass out yesterday when he was finished. He's wanting a rider in a bad way.]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q12http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q12plime.com <![CDATA[sputum @ 5/11/2008 9:11:43 AM]]>these, with this added just for fun.]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q11http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q11plime.com <![CDATA[browntrout @ 5/11/2008 9:01:38 AM]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q10http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q10plime.com <![CDATA[dollyllama @ 5/11/2008 8:32:48 AM]]>« Alton : I bought a Troy Bilt riding mower 3 years ago from Lowe's. It hasn't given me any problems and I'd certainly buy another one when the time came.

I would suggest one with automatic transmission.Do you know if there is a snowblower/plow attachment available?]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q9http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q9plime.com <![CDATA[dollyllama @ 5/11/2008 8:31:46 AM]]>« sputum : I have a Husqvarna lawn tractor that I have been very satisfied with. When I moved to the house we're in now, the yard had been neglected for almost 5 years. There was brush 4 ft. high in the back. The Husqy took it down without complaint, so I'd say it takes abuse pretty well. It also will cut in reverse, something many new mowers won't do anymore. Also, there is an independant Husqvarna dealer nearby, so I know parts will be easy to get when I need them.

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My property also has some hills and embankments that were giving me trouble, so I filled the back tires with water to add weight for better stability and traction. It worked pretty well. You can get wheel weights or liquids for that purpose that are better than water (it will eventually rust the rims), but I just didn't want to wait.

This may help you:

Ride-on mower buying tipsGood information. I will look into the Husky though I think there's triple the price of that Toro.

Thank you for the link!]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q8http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q8plime.com <![CDATA[dollyllama @ 5/11/2008 8:31:10 AM]]>« mutil8or : It has special challenges (a steep hill, and steeply sloping banks to 2 creeks; the latter will have to be done with the walk-behind mower regardless of any ride-on).
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I would prefer that but I'd have to fence in the property and that's a problem.]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q7http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q7plime.com <![CDATA[sputum @ 5/11/2008 7:04:35 AM]]>
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My property also has some hills and embankments that were giving me trouble, so I filled the back tires with water to add weight for better stability and traction. It worked pretty well. You can get wheel weights or liquids for that purpose that are better than water (it will eventually rust the rims), but I just didn't want to wait.

This may help you:

Ride-on mower buying tips]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q6http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q6plime.com <![CDATA[mutil8or @ 5/11/2008 3:13:06 AM]]>Maybe a couple of these could be of use ...
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I would suggest one with automatic transmission.]]>http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q4http://www.plime.com/plime-com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q4plime.com <![CDATA[Bornbad @ 5/11/2008 12:09:23 AM]]>
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<![CDATA[dollyllama @ 5/10/2008 11:15:26 PM]]>
Honestly, I'm a lawn mower abuser. I used to have one that my husband bought, a Murray. I abused the hell out of that thing and it ran for me all the time. I don't want a fussy machine.

I loathe mowing the lawn in optimum conditions. I do it begrudgingly and while my lawn here isn't much bigger than the one I had in NJ using the "Yard Man" it has special challenges (a steep hill, and steeply sloping banks to 2 creeks; the latter will have to be done with the walk-behind mower regardless of any ride-on).

I really want to keep costs to a minimum but I don't want to buy a problem either.

Anyone have advice on a good purchase? The retails stores that are near me are: Home Depot, Lowe's, Tractor Supply, Walmart and Sears. I have heard bad things about "White" mowers and mixed reviews on "Cub Cadet".]]>http://www.plime.com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q1http://www.plime.com/f/4169/1/rss2_0.rss#q1plime.com