# Riding Mowers - Let's Chat **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [March 23, 2013, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/riding-mowers-lets-chat/229477 "2013-03-23T10:11:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2013, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/riding-mowers-lets-chat/229477/1 "2013-03-23T10:11:54Z")
For the past two years I’ve had a guy cut my lawn. However, last year he seriously pissed me off, more than once. So, needless to say…dipshits gotta go. I figure, I can either hire someone else to do it, but I’m toying with the idea of doing it myself. I’m certainly not going to push mow it, as it’s almost too big of a yard to push mow and it would take over an hour. No thanks. So, if I do it myself…I’m getting a rider. Any recommendations? I’m looking around 40" deck, maybe bigger, maybe smaller. Help. ---
**Author:** ![turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_ls1_ss/32/7303_2.png) [@turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_ls1_ss)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2013, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/riding-mowers-lets-chat/229477/2 "2013-03-23T10:18:16Z")
zero turn is definitely nice to have… everything else depends on your budget ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2013, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/riding-mowers-lets-chat/229477/3 "2013-03-23T10:25:16Z")
> [@turbo ls1 ss](#): > > zero turn is definitely nice to have… everything else depends on your budget I really don’t think I could warrant a zero-turn. Seems a bit excessive for my property. Hell, a riding mower might in itself, be a little excessive. ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2013, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/riding-mowers-lets-chat/229477/4 "2013-03-23T12:07:48Z")
> [@Beck](#): > > I really don’t think I could warrant a zero-turn. Seems a bit excessive for my property. Hell, a riding mower might in itself, be a little excessive. Ask Jeller about zero turn he bought home use. IIRC the sales guy at the place he bought his from asked what lawn company he owned. LOL X… ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2013, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/riding-mowers-lets-chat/229477/5 "2013-03-23T12:14:41Z")
LOL ---
**Author:** ![Geoff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geoff/32/6104_2.png) [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2013, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/riding-mowers-lets-chat/229477/6 "2013-03-23T12:24:44Z")
You do not need a riding lawnmower, you yabbo. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2013, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/riding-mowers-lets-chat/229477/7 "2013-03-23T12:31:12Z")
Bought a new Cub Cadet 40" for mowing my tree farm last summer. No complaints thus far. Probably only about 20 hrs. on it though. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2013, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/riding-mowers-lets-chat/229477/8 "2013-03-23T12:34:13Z")
> [@Geoff](#): > > You do not need a riding lawnmower, you yabbo. What do you care? You won’t even use it. The lawn or the mower. ---
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2013, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/riding-mowers-lets-chat/229477/9 "2013-03-23T12:39:59Z")
Depends on your yard size. Most people a regular JD, Husqvarna, Cub Cadet would be fine. No real difference between them for the basic home use. Now if you have some land… look at a garden tractor instead of a lawn tractor… my Dad’s got a Kabota that rocks. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2013, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/riding-mowers-lets-chat/229477/10 "2013-03-23T12:41:00Z")
When looking around for a mower, look at the differences you get when looking at a “garden tractor” vs. “lawn mower”. Budget is always going to be key here too. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2013, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/riding-mowers-lets-chat/229477/11 "2013-03-23T12:51:14Z")
> [@Jeller](#): > > When looking around for a mower, look at the differences you get when looking at a “garden tractor” vs. “lawn mower”. Budget is always going to be key here too. I’m contemplating a lawn mower for my house and probably a tractor or ATV for summer property. ---
**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2013, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/riding-mowers-lets-chat/229477/12 "2013-03-23T12:52:20Z")
JD is going to have a larger price tag due to the name, also you are more than likely stuck getting parts directly from them. Find something 1. A decently build deck. Not pressed sheet metal shit 2. hydrostatic 3. Cup holder for beer. 4. Kholer or briggs motor. Parts are everywhere for them. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2013, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/riding-mowers-lets-chat/229477/13 "2013-03-23T14:34:40Z")
Husqvarna. /thread. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2013, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/riding-mowers-lets-chat/229477/14 "2013-03-23T14:56:27Z")
> [@Beck](#): > > I’m contemplating a lawn mower for my house and probably a tractor or ATV for summer property. Also forgot to mention, my “mower” will only work for a couple more seasons before I need to upgrade to a tow behind rig for the ATV. ---
**Author:** ![Bsp\_TC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bsp_tc/32/4998_2.png) [@Bsp\_TC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bsp_TC)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2013, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/riding-mowers-lets-chat/229477/15 "2013-03-30T16:37:19Z")
Lowe’s just released this… /thread ![http://uncrate.com/p/2013/03/raven-hybrid-mower-xl.jpg](http://uncrate.com/p/2013/03/raven-hybrid-mower-xl.jpg) 46-in Hybrid Riding Lawn Mower Creates over 7000-watts of electricity to take power wherever it is needed 46" quick-release cutting deck detaches in minutes with a simple pull of plug and 3 quick-release pins 17 MPH top speed for getting around your property faster Fewer emissions, less noise, with more usable power than standard riding mowers Expandable storage bed to haul tools or equipment ATV-style shocks/frame/suspension capable of taking on tough terrain Capable of operating up to 12 hours on a single tank of gas Completely self-charging technology prevents the need to ever manually charge batteries Pulls heavy loads up to 500 lbs ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2013, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/riding-mowers-lets-chat/229477/16 "2013-03-30T16:53:02Z")
^Already recalled. Don’t bother. It’s sweet, I got to demo to it while I was still working but they have been starting on fire. ---
**Author:** ![Bsp\_TC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bsp_tc/32/4998_2.png) [@Bsp\_TC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bsp_TC)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2013, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/riding-mowers-lets-chat/229477/17 "2013-03-30T17:02:55Z")
Recall was lifted last week ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2013, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/riding-mowers-lets-chat/229477/18 "2013-03-30T17:56:27Z")
> [@KuntryQuestTSi](#): > > JD is going to have a larger price tag due to the name, also you are more than likely stuck getting parts directly from them. > Find something > > 1. A decently build deck. Not pressed sheet metal shit > 2. hydrostatic > 3. Cup holder for beer. > 4. Kholer or briggs motor. Parts are everywhere for them. agree with all, but would favor a kawasaki motor, then briggs, read alot of issues with the kohler courage line (most likely found on entry level mowers). Actually I would take a honda over all of them but they are really hard to find and are a premium for sure. Tried to get mine with the honda, but very happy with my Kawasaki. Every mower dealer I went to, no matter what brand loved the kawasaki and said it was money well spent. ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2013, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/riding-mowers-lets-chat/229477/19 "2013-03-30T17:59:19Z")
> [@Bsp TC](#): > > Recall was lifted last week color me confident… ---
**Author:** ![Norb\_O](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/norb_o/32/5189_2.png) [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2013, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/riding-mowers-lets-chat/229477/20 "2013-03-30T20:14:25Z")
I used a crappy MTD Yard Machines riding mower for over a year. I think it was a 42" deck or so, did a great job. got it for like $250 or so on CL. point being…why sweat your dick off pushing a mower, when you can ride around and drink beer for an hour? [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/riding-mowers-lets-chat/229477.md?page=2)