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dave28431


Joined: Apr 7, 2005
Points: 7

Looking to buy a new mower
Original Message   Apr 7, 2005 6:12 pm
Hi everyone.  I am looking to buy a new lawnmower.  I am going to buy it from Lowes.  I cant figure out which one that I want as I am a complete idiot when it comes to riding mowers.  I cant decide between the husky or the cub cadet.  I also dont know whether or not the ones with more horspower are worth the extra money.  If any of you have time, I would really appreciate some expert advice on which mower to buy from lowes.  (They are offering 0% for 12 months)  If any of you have time, check out www.lowes.com and look at the mowers and let me know what you think.  Thank all of you who invest your time in advance for any feedback that you can give me.
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AJace


I have an Ariens 926 Pro because I like Orange



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Re: Looking to buy a new mower
Reply #19   Apr 8, 2005 10:47 pm
I'd buy the XP series too.   I'd even buy the  Zero turn if they made them like an Ariens.  I don't think the Cub Cadet turns as tight as the Husky.  Overall, if you want it to last, buy the Husqvarna it is much better. 

Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

dave28431


Joined: Apr 7, 2005
Points: 7

Re: Looking to buy a new mower
Reply #20   Apr 9, 2005 6:10 am
I would like to thank you guys for all of your input.  I am more undecided now than I was 2 days ago.  I wouldnt have thought that mowers that are $2,000 are just about the same as the ones that are $800.00.  I for the life of me cant figure out why Lowes or Sears does not carry the Kaw. engine.  I am sure of one thing, I want that engine.  Now I have got to try and find one that is in my budget and hopefully for 0% for long enough to get it paid for.  Thanks alot guys for all of the input.  I have learned a great deal during this ordeal.  I will keep checking back and will let you know what I end up getting.  Thanks again.
mikefla1


Let's get it!!!

Location: Lakeland Fl
Joined: Jun 20, 2004
Points: 377

Re: Looking to buy a new mower
Reply #21   Apr 9, 2005 8:30 am
Goodluck Dave I'm sure you will choose a nice one. 

                                                                                                  Later Mike

Exmark 48inch & Bridges 36inch walkbehind, Scotts 21 inch walk behind mower,Husqvarna trimmer and blower, Echo PE200 edger,Weedeater & Stihl HL45C hedge trimmers,Echo CS440 chain saw and a Stihl HT101 power pruner, and a El Cheapo pressure washer.
Dave___in___CT


Deliberate often...
...decide once...


Location: West-Central Connecticut
Joined: Sep 17, 2002
Points: 3159

Re: Looking to buy a new mower
Reply #22   Apr 9, 2005 5:08 pm
Hi dave...

" I for the life of me cant figure out why Lowes or Sears does not carry the Kaw. engine."

Lower price without it ! They sell on price...

For ~2 acres... I'd want a 48" cut minimum... so it dosen't take toooo long...

I checked out the bigger Huskey lawn tractors... seemingly nice machine for the $$$ !  I would not hesitate buying one with a "better" engine... although I have little knowledge about 'em... except for checkin' 'em out in a showroom...

Dave...

Whether you think you can or you can't... you're right.
Henry Ford

   BCS Tractor & snowblower

jodyand


Dodge
you drive the Rest I drive the Best.
That thang got a Hemi?SWEETTTT


Location: Pride La.
Joined: Apr 15, 2003
Points: 197

Re: Looking to buy a new mower
Reply #23   Apr 9, 2005 9:47 pm
snowshoveler wrote:
hi guys ...

.

the cub cadet that is in the same price range as the husky is actually a rebaged mtd...not so good either.

later chris 



Im sorry but i would have to disagree with you on that. It may be the low end of the Cub line but its not a rebaged mtd. It has timken tapered  roller bearings in the front spindles. It has a hydro which is serviceable and has a Kolher motor,
4-bolt automotive-style lug nuts,
Tapered roller bearings w/grease fittings in the deck (for long life) It may share some parts with a reg mtd but so does Craftmans with the husky. I know your a Husky dealer but you shouldnt put down on another brand thats just as good just to try and sell yours.


mikefla1


Let's get it!!!

Location: Lakeland Fl
Joined: Jun 20, 2004
Points: 377

Re: Looking to buy a new mower
Reply #24   Apr 9, 2005 10:29 pm
Oh no this can't be good!

Exmark 48inch & Bridges 36inch walkbehind, Scotts 21 inch walk behind mower,Husqvarna trimmer and blower, Echo PE200 edger,Weedeater & Stihl HL45C hedge trimmers,Echo CS440 chain saw and a Stihl HT101 power pruner, and a El Cheapo pressure washer.
Vangellis


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Location: Factoryville, PA. (NE PA)
Joined: Oct 1, 2003
Points: 373

Re: Looking to buy a new mower
Reply #25   Apr 9, 2005 10:36 pm
mikefla1 wrote:
Oh no this can't be good!


LOL.  Well, it has been pretty quiet in here for a couple weeks. This ought to get things going.


Simplicity Conquest
mikefla1


Let's get it!!!

Location: Lakeland Fl
Joined: Jun 20, 2004
Points: 377

Re: Looking to buy a new mower
Reply #26   Apr 9, 2005 10:43 pm
Some things are better left the way they are, I hate shaking the bee nest!  

Exmark 48inch & Bridges 36inch walkbehind, Scotts 21 inch walk behind mower,Husqvarna trimmer and blower, Echo PE200 edger,Weedeater & Stihl HL45C hedge trimmers,Echo CS440 chain saw and a Stihl HT101 power pruner, and a El Cheapo pressure washer.
uc113


Joined: Dec 3, 2004
Points: 42

Re: Looking to buy a new mower
Reply #27   Apr 9, 2005 10:47 pm
WEll let me add to the discussion about the cub and the husqvarna.  A couple of people in my neighborhood but the cub, some bought the JD at Home Depot and some of us bought the husky from the local dealer.  By far the husky has been the best one out there followed closely by the JD.  The cub that is not a MTD retred as stated has had quality control issues.  Not one of my neighbors is pleased with it.  They all wish they would have purchased the husky or the JD.  They have been frustrated at the time to get them repaired and the fact that they had to be repaired at all.  This is not the cub of the past.  This is a cub made by MTD wioth about the same concern of quality as letting a bull run through a china shop.  For the money that the cub costs, you can get a much better machine.  Those are my two cents.  Bye the way, I owned a white before I owned my current husky.  I am very meticulous when caring for any of my equipment, and the white lasted only 7 years and I had nothing but problems with it, and that is supposed to be one notch down from the cub in the MTD family.
Marshall


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Joined: Sep 16, 2002
Points: 7730

Re: Looking to buy a new mower
Reply #28   Apr 9, 2005 11:30 pm
Can you get the model # of Cub and let us know? I'm curious to what it is.
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