Jaybau
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Hello to all willing to provide some advice,
I am in the market for a riding mower. My family had moved late last fall and my push Honda isn't the right fit. It's nearly brand new, but I need to find a rider with a cutting deck greater than the 18" or so it has. Currently, it takes me 2 or more hours to cut the lawn and that's tough time to give up with 3 young kids running around; even though I do enjoy doing it.
My lot is only a half acre and it is flat. Pretty open outside of a few trees. The grass does grow rapidly, so I do need to move at least 2x a week in the summer, but I try to get out 3x if I can find the time. There is a decently large area that does collect and maintain water, so wet grass is something I am looking to plan around with the new mower.
My budget isn't stiff, but my expectations are for what I buy. I want a rider that will last me a decade plus for my needs. I don't need something that is overkill, but I do want something built to last. Currently, the John Deere X series is what I have my eye on.
Does anyone have any feedback on the X series performance and longevity? I am also more than happy to hear suggestions of other models or makes that you would think are in my wheelhouse here. I do not need my mower to fulfill other purposes, just need it to still be running well when the kiddos get to learn how to drive it!
Thanks much for taking the time to read. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Best,
Jay
I am in the market for a riding mower. My family had moved late last fall and my push Honda isn't the right fit. It's nearly brand new, but I need to find a rider with a cutting deck greater than the 18" or so it has. Currently, it takes me 2 or more hours to cut the lawn and that's tough time to give up with 3 young kids running around; even though I do enjoy doing it.
My lot is only a half acre and it is flat. Pretty open outside of a few trees. The grass does grow rapidly, so I do need to move at least 2x a week in the summer, but I try to get out 3x if I can find the time. There is a decently large area that does collect and maintain water, so wet grass is something I am looking to plan around with the new mower.
My budget isn't stiff, but my expectations are for what I buy. I want a rider that will last me a decade plus for my needs. I don't need something that is overkill, but I do want something built to last. Currently, the John Deere X series is what I have my eye on.
Does anyone have any feedback on the X series performance and longevity? I am also more than happy to hear suggestions of other models or makes that you would think are in my wheelhouse here. I do not need my mower to fulfill other purposes, just need it to still be running well when the kiddos get to learn how to drive it!
Thanks much for taking the time to read. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Best,
Jay