42" Riding Mower Choice

[slomo]

Newer machines are getting computers and circuit boards. Reliability just went south. Repair prices went way north.

Older machines are where its at.

slomo

 

[Kennyray]

I’ve also been checking out the Gravely ZT HD series, and if that’s a little out of your price range also check it the Ariana IKON-XD

I’m about to drop the hammer on either a Gravely or a new, year old Bobcat.

 

[Brandto]

Hey folks, looking for a 42" deck on a good quality machine. Husqvarna and Exmark have a model, but wondering who else might have a smaller
deck with a good quality build and motor,,,(Kawasaki, Kohler) Thanks for looking. Steve in Ky.

Avoid the Brigs & Stratton engines. My craftsman/Huskvarna has had the compression release lobe wear out twice in 9 years on the 21 hp Platnum engine. Local rental shop /dealer told me the they don’t sell models with B&S engines. I am currently trying to figure out what brand to replace it it’s. Really burns me this happened!