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My wife wants to get a new riding mower. We moved here from the Mojave desert 5 years ago. So you can guess how much I know about mowers. We have a poulan 42 inch with a Briggs and Stratton 18 hp twin engine. We got it for $250 about 4 years ago and I put a little more into it. It worked pretty ok. Not the original engine and I think a tweaker did some custom wiring. I would say we got our money's worth out of it.
Momma is over the quirks. We have been looking in the $2700 with bagger price range. Looked at cub cadet, Husqvarna and craftsman. I am leaning towards a craftsman 50" I think. I has a koeller engine, tight turning radius and is about 130 lbs heavier. I thought more steel was a good thing. Until a coworker mentioned it is more work on the engine. We mow about 2 acres. My wife is adamant no zero turn.
Questions I have are about efi, weight, brands, warranties, longevity, ease of maintenance. Inputs are appreciated. Thanks
Momma is over the quirks. We have been looking in the $2700 with bagger price range. Looked at cub cadet, Husqvarna and craftsman. I am leaning towards a craftsman 50" I think. I has a koeller engine, tight turning radius and is about 130 lbs heavier. I thought more steel was a good thing. Until a coworker mentioned it is more work on the engine. We mow about 2 acres. My wife is adamant no zero turn.
Questions I have are about efi, weight, brands, warranties, longevity, ease of maintenance. Inputs are appreciated. Thanks