If you could start all over again

[Carscw]

Yeah, so, how bout dem cowboys?:wink:

I think they should show the cheerleaders and flash Back to the game every few mins.

(( cowboy up and get over it ))

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

It doesn't matter what model it is, I've run there Honda 160 cc and there 190cc engines. I was running Honda mowers before you were born. Besides how would you know what Honda's I've owned or for that fact what models and how many different mowers I've owned and or run in the last 43 years. Let me ask how many mower have you run in the last 43 years??

Yes I know you have run more mowers than me. But I have run lots of mowers, from Craftsman to Exmark.

 

[Tom59]

I've run a few Honda's mine ran 10.7 1/4's all day long back in 84'. Never seen no Toro run 10second 1/4 miles......:laughing:

 

[Ric]

So who watches football?

(( cowboy up and get over it ))

Watch football, what a joke. Live in Florida there all blacked out, the Buc's are so bad they can't give tickets away.:ashamed:

 

[Carscw]

I've run a few Honda's mine ran 10.7 1/4's all day long back in 84'. Never seen no Toro run 10second 1/4 miles......:laughing:

I have a Chevy that runs 10 second 1/4 but in a circle side ways half the time.


If your going to compare mowers or trimmers in think the ones you compare should be in the same price range.

I have a toro that is rated to cut 7 plus acres a hour. 21 years ago it went for over 50 grand I can not compare it to my cub cadet.

My ryobi cost $100 and I think it's the best in this price range.

My cub was $1500 I think it is the best in this price range and would not be fair to compare with a grandstand

Now a snapper and Honda in the same price range I will go with the snapper. Can't say what one will last longer because I have not had a Honda for as long as I have has a snapper.
I feel the snapper gives a better cut

(( cowboy up and get over it ))

 

[PIMking]

I just moved into a new home. Since I rented before I face now the great challenges of homeownership.
I did cut grass since I am eleven, either for my parents or later during highschool/college for money. I actually had a mowing job which included a 15 acres lawn - so I know how to do the job.

Now beside a borrowed and broken Toro 22" I have no powertools at all and are looking into a complete set. I think I have St Aug. in the front and back yard.
Though the back is pretty much brown and thin it is still there and I hope it will come back in fall. I think the pre-owner stopped watering after they sold the house.
The front yard is divided by the driveway with only one big bush as an obstacle. The backyard has a weird shape with 3 trees, the patio and playscape in it.

I have about 2000 USD budget and I need :
- a lawn mower
- trimmer
- edger
- branch cutter (maybe a saw blade on the trimmer?)
- brush cutter

I eye-balled those riding mowers, but I think it is overkill for my <0,5 acre lot. And it would left me with almost no money for the rest of the tools. (but please convince me, guys like loud things on four wheels;-)

I really liked the Husqvarna products. I have worked with them in the past and, I am from Europe, have no experience with the US brands.
With that I was thinking of a HU800AWD mower, a 128L trimmer with all the needed attachment.

What you think? I am open for any suggestions. Is that a good starter set?
That borrowed 22" Toro was definitely too weak for the thick gras in the front - I need something more powerful.

Where abouts in Europe are you from?

I knew you were European with the ,5 acre

 

[TheDuncan]

Where abouts in Europe are you from?

I knew you were European with the ,5 acre

I am from Germany, but live in the states for 8 years.

To close that thread, I did buy a Stihl KM 110 with trimmer, edger and blower. Worked with it for almost an week and I enjoy it.
The engine has enough power to blow my furniture from the patio. Some will say it is overkill, but I don't care. I have a system which won't break in 2 years (of course with proper maintenance )
and I have enough hp to add the saw attachment later.
I worked with Stihl during my summer jobs in my college time, so I knew that is good material.

(and I can start my charcoal grill in 2 sec now;-))

Thanks for the help to decide. Great forum.

(haven't decided on the mower yet, because I was able to fix the one I borrowed. I might go for a Honda RR or RX later).

 

[tjkj]

Hi, I brought a John Deere 310 cost $2000, I would not do this again.. A piece of junk or any John Deere mower, carburetor went bad and cost me $400 2 months out of warranty. I should have stuck with Cub Cadet I would looked for a used Cub 1812. I have one and I mow 1/2 acre heavy tough grass. It has hydraulics for hooking a lift bucket to it, which I did and it is wonderful. I don't like the new mowers. I paid $500 for it and it was worth every bit. Has a 44 inch deck starts every time and looks nice. the 1810 and 1811 do not have hydraulics on them. I have a sthil FS 55 weed wackier that has a edger that came with it no problems with it, it is a straight shaft not curved you can add a brush cutter to it which I did works great I also have a sthil chain saw which I have cut fire wood with it for 12 years that was my main home heat. I have a Honda FG 110 Honda mini tiller all these have worked for me with No break downs. I maintain my equipment very good. I use sthil 2 cycle oil in everything
2 cycle. Watch for water in gas. I hope this helps, I know u will get a lot of in put. I have had my tools for 10 to 20 years. TJKJ