First timer window shopping for a mower

[JimmyWeb]

I'm 34 years old and I've lived in the city all my life. Unfortunately that means I have never owned a mower, because I've lived in an apartment. I'm looking towards making a life change. I want to move myself and my family out of the city to a nice piece of land in the country. Possibly VA, because I have family there. Basically I am looking for some suggestions to what would be a relatively cheap, but solid mower for me. I'm looking to get an acre of land, maybe two. Any suggestions?

 

[jock0larity]

If it were me, I would check out lawn dealerships and look at used commercial mowing equipment with pull start. Look at 36-52 inch walk behinds that can pull something that, optionally, you can ride or stand on. With zero turning radius, an acre would take and hour or less, depending on the deck size, with a minimum of trimming.

 

[BKBrown]

I'm 34 years old and I've lived in the city all my life. Unfortunately that means I have never owned a mower, because I've lived in an apartment. I'm looking towards making a life change. I want to move myself and my family out of the city to a nice piece of land in the country. Possibly VA, because I have family there. Basically I am looking for some suggestions to what would be a relatively cheap, but solid mower for me. I'm looking to get an acre of land, maybe two. Any suggestions?

Depends on where in VA - if it is close to Culpeper or Charlottesville I could recommend some reliable dealers that would not soak you ! AND steer you away from some that would !

 

[rekees]

At your young age and with 1-2 acres of land I'd look at a John Deere riding mower. That's too much for a push mower and you want to get one that going to last a long time. Get one from a John Deere dealer since the models in the big box stores are of lesser quality (even though they are green). Also it's beneficial to have a good relationship with a dealer for support.

http://www.deere.com/en_US/homeowners/product_selector/product_selector.html

 

[jimbo64]

At your young age and with 1-2 acres of land I'd look at a John Deere riding mower. That's too much for a push mower and you want to get one that going to last a long time. Get one from a John Deere dealer since the models in the big box stores are of lesser quality (even though they are green). Also it's beneficial to have a good relationship with a dealer for support.

http://www.deere.com/en_US/homeowners/product_selector/product_selector.html

i agree= get a real deere:thumbsup: ---i bought a gt245 in 2001, used it to mow 7 acres of lawn in pa on a hillside-performed perfectly still does, i just do the normal maint-oil changes, blade sharpening etc and it. Now i cut three acres in tx with it. prob will outlast me.

 

[Mac 624]

1 acre infact is too much for a walkbehind, not for the work, but you need a real large one for this size and the price will not be much cheaper, then a used rideon. Not surte, if I would go with Deere, they are overrated and over-------priced. Only exeption would be, if there is a JD dealer not far away.

 

[JimmyWeb]

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. I am presently looking for some land pretty close to Charlottesville. Between Charlottesville and Richmond actually, so I would welcome a recommendation of a dealer. I would go the John Deere route, but I'm working with a budget.

Depends on where in VA - if it is close to Culpeper or Charlottesville I could recommend some reliable dealers that would not soak you ! AND steer you away from some that would !

 

[ReggieDeere]

I have to agree as well, a John Deere is the way to go.:thumbsup: I own a John Deere mower that was passed down from my Pa. It's been around since I can remember with no problems whatsoever. It's worth a little extra money.:smile:

i agree= get a real deere:thumbsup: ---i bought a gt245 in 2001, used it to mow 7 acres of lawn in pa on a hillside-performed perfectly still does, i just do the normal maint-oil changes, blade sharpening etc and it. Now i cut three acres in tx with it. prob will outlast me.

 

[burnit2]

I have to agree as well, a John Deere is the way to go.:thumbsup: I own a John Deere mower that was passed down from my Pa. It's been around since I can remember with no problems whatsoever. It's worth a little extra money.:smile:

Buyers beware of Husqvarna Riders, I paid $2300 for one that will not go backwards at more than a Snails Pace. Husqvarna says it's a Safety issue. Dangerous in my oppinion.

 

[BKBrown]

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. I am presently looking for some land pretty close to Charlottesville. Between Charlottesville and Richmond actually, so I would welcome a recommendation of a dealer. I would go the John Deere route, but I'm working with a budget.

Check out Charlottesville Power Equipment -- I deal with Bill Hurtt (434)296-6937 http://www.charlottesvillepower.com

They have a variety of equipment in most price ranges and don't sell "cheaply made" stuff. :thumbsup: