suggestions for homeowner 3/4 Acre?

[kmkuhn]

I have a Lowes (LT115) John Deere rider that I'm selling on Ebay. It doesn't mulch or mow that well and I could use the exercise of walking it.

I want to get a decent walk behind in either a 36" or 42" - new or used in the Louisville KY area. I'd like to be in the $1,200 range - but could go higher if it makes a big difference..

Does anyone have experience with the Sears walk behind (33" commercial or residential)?

I'd appreciate any / all suggestions.

Thank you,
K

[lifetree]

Check out the Quick 36 series machines ... a little more expensive, but well worth it !!

[Joeypole]

I would recommend watching Craigslist and finding a good used Commercial walkbehind. Its getting towards the end of the season (atleast for us in NJ) and with the economy a lot of companies are unloading stuff, or folding.

With the Sears "Commercial" stuff, you are getting what you pay for.

I found a used Toro Proline vintage 1990 on Craigslist for $400 and mowed my lawn once and unloaded my JD Z225 Zero Turn. The cut is so much nicer. I then found a Toro Z Master and I'm in heaven.

The difference between a real commercial mower and a regular mower is night and day. I regularly cut my neighbors lawn and I did his with the WB Toro and he asked me what I did different cause it looked so much better.

I would buy a used commercial one instead of dumping money into a Sears "Commercial" unit. Just look at the price difference between a Sears Commercial WB and lets say an Exmark. There is a large difference and this is for a reason. As a homeowner you will have to beat the living daylights out of the Exmark to try and kill it where the Sears one may last a couple seasons.

Just my experience and opinion as I learned my lesson.

-Joe

[dwb-mows]

I recently purchased a 10-15 year old 48" commercial Hydro Walk
Paid $1400, has a brand new Kawasaki 14hp engine.

after trying out many used machines I would suggest a Hydro Walk machine as opposed to a belt drive. They are much easier to control and cut around thinks like all the flower beds the wife keeps adding, stops on a dime, and will turn a zero radius if you need them to.
This machine cuts smooth as a babies butt.
Even better than my OLD simplicity rider and almost as easy to run as my antique Hahn-Eclipse.

I wouldn't take a sears mower if you gave it to me. This commercial mower is one tough piece of machinery, built for the long haul and will most likley out last me.

Dave

[kmkuhn]

I would recommend watching Craigslist and finding a good used Commercial walkbehind.


With the Sears "Commercial" stuff, you are getting what you pay for.

-Joe

Can you give me tips on what to look for or watch out for when buying a used commercial mower?
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[Please_Be_Green]

At this point... I'd gamble that Better Outdoor Products will have another mega-sale in the middle of winter.

Last December I picked up the Quick 36 with a 16hp KAI and couldn't be happier with my purchase at $2250.00. Granted I don't think they'll be that low since there was a 2009 price increase, but with a sale and free shipping offer I wouldn't be surprised to see $2500 delivered to your door.

Granted, spring growth cutting at 2 1/2 inches did clog the deck, but it's been clean sailing since raising to 3" mulching ever since.

Also, a bunch of the "pros" have expressed there issues with the BOP. Maybe a good deal is to be had on a single season use if the offer was right.