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Old 10-09-2012, 07:26 PM
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How much faster do you think it would be I feel like unless it cut my time in half it wouldn't be worth the money. I'm only 21 and dont mind walking but if they are that much faster I would consider it.
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They are faster. Maybe not double fast though. Theres a reason they cost double what a WB costs. You need to cut you your time in half to make it worth it?? If its 25% faster you cut 4 days into 3.
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Old 10-09-2012, 07:43 PM
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I'd get a truck!
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Old 10-09-2012, 07:49 PM
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next peice of equipment

I have a truck thinking maybe a flat bed for spraying and snow but for now I don't need very much truck to pull a 36" wb.

Maybe I will demo a couple standers next season to see how they work for me.
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Old 10-09-2012, 09:05 PM
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personally for me i stick to residential stuff as i work a full time job and do this evenings/weekends. it's easy for me to knock out a few yards after work without completely killing my evening or weekends. the 36'' stander is perfect for me, I was using a walk behind but due to a prior injury the stander makes it alot more comfortable. I find more of my time is spent trimming the yards than actually mowing. I would say the stander is about 25% faster overall, some yards its about even though depending on the obstacles, open yards its alot faster.
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Old 10-10-2012, 08:37 AM
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Destifel....Save your money. With the size lawns that you have if you want speed try adding a sulky to your WB. Maybe add a larger dedicated trimmer.Don't consider going in debt until after we see Nov pass.
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trading in ur metro for a 36"/or 48" hydro
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Might try a sulky will that work we with belt driven though? And yea I try to never go into debt made that mistake once already
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