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I have a 1992 craftsman 42" lawn tractor with the Kohler engine and is still going strong. The Kohler option was an extra $100. Worth every penny. Over the years I have replaced the deck, added tubes to all 4 tires, replaced the steering linkage bushings, replaced the starter solenoid, and an engine coil. I think not too bad for a 28 year old consumer tractor.
The Kohler engine has an oil pump and filter and still runs great. The only problem I had was that the gas cutoff solenoid on the carburetor stopped working, so I added a manual shutoff. I wonder how much better the commercial grade tractors are. |
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And, for my quarter acre on a slope with about five different flat sections, I have a $128 Hyper Tough from Walmart, 20" wide, push lawn mower that is supposedly made by Husqvarna.
Runs like the Volvo 242 of small lawnmowers, except is made by Husqvarna back home in Malmo, Sweden by retired Volvo pensioners who wanted a part time job at the Husqvarna factory just for something to do when not drink'n that Baltika Beer........ ya ya! ![]()
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Forgot to mention the Craftsman T210 I bought has an 18hp Kohler engine with spin-on filter. Plenty of power!
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I had a Deere LA135, which I really liked. Had it for 10 years and it worked well for me. It was like $1800.
I sold it for $1300 with snowblower and bought a Deere x370 42”. Power steering, power deck lift. It’s pretty awesome. The power steering makes a HUGE difference. It’s outside your price range at $3800, but it’s a big upgrade from the E series tractors.
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I just traded in a 14 yo X320 w/snowblower to Ossipee (Now known as Ag and Turf). I felt bad about getting just $1200, considering the unit only had 1200hrs. on it- it was a work-horse- well maintained- but it was time.
I wonder if they've done anything about making the seat covering stronger/ better!?! Bought an X380 from them (don't trust the box store version). $5,600- they picked up the trade and delivered the new at no cost. It has a button allowing the mower to continue as you back-up rather than keep engaging the mower. Be my guess an employee saw my trade and said, "That's mine!" Takes me 4hrs. to mow- another 4 to string trim. Don't do both in the same week!!! |
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That's what I have the X370 and I love it. |
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I bought a Deere X300 in 2008(I think). Cost $5,000 with snow blower, chains and weights. Fantastic mower and the snowblower threw snow about 50 feet.
I figure I have saved $ since I was paying approx. $3,000 just for having the lawn mowed. Now I only mow as there is a guy who plows when we are in CA. Also cleans gutters.He doesn't charge. We just send a check. I asked him to send a bill and he replied that you people over there just sent me money. Love the Deere, only a few hundred hours. Yes, a better seat would be good, as mine now has several craacks in the cover. _________________________________ I am a retired workahoilc and continuing aquaholic |
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I've had lawn tractors all my life, but two years ago I bought a Deere zero turn model (residential Z235) and would never go back to a tractor. The amount of control these mowers give you is unbelievable. I can actually make the mower deck go completely 360 around a rock with control down to less than a half inch. And, they can back up without shutting down the mower deck. There are other brands for less money, but a ZT mower is much more fun than a tractor.
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I would add that the little Craftsman I bought my daughters does go in reverse with the blades running...just have to turn the ignition key to a designated position and away you go! Last edited by Hillcountry; 08-06-2020 at 07:10 PM. |
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Interesting read regarding the brand after Sears sold the name.
https://mowersboy.com/where-are-craf...n-mowers-made/ Before Sears sold the name, I was told Husqvarna made the mowers.
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I hope this isn't changing the subject too much but I heard Briggs and Stratton filed bankruptcy.
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The chassis was a different story, like my Craftsman mower, always some small thing that stopped me dead, but never the engine. Between the Craftsman snowthrower and the mower, I have spent countless hours replacing cables, pins, bearings, etc. Never any serious expense, just annoying constant little things failing. |
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In fact, it's probably bad that I've not changed a single plug, fuel filter, belt, etc. I've not even had to adjust the deck or glide thingies on the blower! Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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WOW, thats impressive. I must have gotten the problem models,,,
On my Craftsman 1000 series mower, I've replace the blade engagement cable 5 times and then pin on the blade engagement level broke once requiring replacement of that whole control. I've replace the spindle bearings once AND the whole spindle assemblies once. Rebuild the brakes once, and replaced the carb once. And while it generally mows throw anything I need it to, it never leaves an nice even finish without straggler blades of grass or strips of grass (failure to cut all the grass between the blades) regardless of the blades I buy. I've replaced the front tires twice and rears once. ETC, Etc, etc,,, But it starts every time and except for the occasional cable failure, usually get the job done. The snow thrower was a different story, the motor was flawless but for one carb replacement. And it generally gave better service than the mower, but it was not without its occasional drive failures. Replaced the friction wheel several times, broke the chain once, belts gave really poor service. But it was a brute for throwing snow, that motor would just kick in and blast the heaviest snow we got. I replaced the snowthrower with a Honda 928, and honestly have no idea why I spent that much money. Could have bought 2+ Craftsman units for that price, and yet it is so well built is will probably outlast me! Not so much as a hiccup out of the Honda so far, its clearly best in class! Not quite willing to go that route again (buying the most expensive model available) but I am willing to buy better than my Craftsman 1000 mower hoping it will hold up a bit better. And in truth my biggest concern about another Craftsman is that its no longer owned by Sears, and while I had problems with my Craftsman equipment, I could always count on Sears to get me replacement parts that fit right and worked. And at the moment I dont have a good sense of that level of service to the Craftsman brand going forward. |
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This is gonna sound horrible, but...is there an air cleaner on my machine?!
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There is one on your mower though- you should clean it at least yearly. I can help if needed. |
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