Whats wrong with buying a Sears/Craftsman?

[Carscw]

If I was to buy a new riding mower I would get a craftsman. Parts are cheap and easy to get.
I think it is funny how people say buy a JD because there engines run for ever do you really thing that Briggs or any engine brand makes a engine with the same model number with cheaper parts for a craftsman then a JD.

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[Ric]

Yeah Craftsman are a cheap mower, there parts are cheap and easy to get, ever ask yourself why?

The Thing about buying any mower whether it's a Craftsman, a Toro, a Hustler or what ever brand you want is that YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

The Thing about buying any mower whether it's a Craftsman, a Toro, a Hustler or what ever brand you want is that YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.

Very true!

 

[T J Blazek]

I think the question should be; how much and often do you cut. The majority of you guys (opinion) are in the lawn care business. You buy expensive equipment and you should; those are the tools of your trade. They are probably used daily 8-10+hours; 6 days a week. In essence; they are rode hard and hung up wet. Only a idiot would be in your business with a cheaper mower or rider. But does it justify dropping big bucks on something that is only used 1 or 2 times a week? Given the regular maintence; shouldn't a middle of the line unit give you the same amount of service? The Craftsmans I had served their purpose. Did I buy another one; no. Why? Warranty; service from past history; and wanted a change.

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

But does it justify dropping big bucks on something that is only used 1 or 2 times a week? Given the regular maintence; shouldn't a middle of the line unit give you the same amount of service?

I don't know if the middle of the line unit would be just as good as a big commercial unit, but the thing is some people buy the low-end unit and expect too much from it.

 

[T J Blazek]

I do know their riders are made by Husqvarna and their push mowers are made by MTD; made to their specs..

 

[CauZey]

I'm starting my own lawn care business and I really wanna go buy a gravely compact pro but I think for now until I build my clientele I'm going to buy a MTD built sears craftsman :/ versus buying hd or lowes stuff

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

I'm starting my own lawn care business and I really wanna go buy a gravely compact pro but I think for now until I build my clientele I'm going to buy a MTD built sears craftsman :/ versus buying hd or lowes stuff

User "Browns Lawn Service" has a similar mower: (http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/membe...awn-service-gear-picture8301-gravely-44z.html) :thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[CauZey]

Yeah I like that! I was lookin at the compact pro maybe. 32 deck small mower but all of my yards I cut are small and I could get the job done with it just hate to go out ad spend 5500$ on one

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

Yeah I like that! I was lookin at the compact pro maybe. 32 deck small mower but all of my yards I cut are small and I could get the job done with it just hate to go out ad spend 5500$ on one

Yeah I know how you feel! ZTRs are really expensive! But they can be a big timesaver!