[TLS]

Just got a new Eastman push/trim mower. Didn't do much of any mowing with it yet, but thought I'd share some pictures.

They no longer make this model. It is a 2009 but is brand new. Made in Maine and has a nice Honda 5hp engine and is super lightweight (78lbs)

Since Lawnboy stopped making the 2 strokes, I decided to go another route. Hoping to get a few decades of use out of this unit. My commercial Lawnboys will be up for sale soon if anyone is interested.

Simple no frills 20" cut, 1/4" thick cast aluminum deck, big 8" and 9" grease-able steel wheels, side discharge, manual propelled! Beefy wheel adjuster mounts, thick blade, blade guard.

 

[Zack1978]

The mower looks interesting, almost like my Sensation mower. It looks like the new models have a rear bagger? (http://www.medinamower.com/Walk Behind Mowers/Eastman Walk Behind Mowers/21 Inch Mower.htm)
Will it mulch? What does this mower cost? Is it easy to get parts for the mower?

Thanks,
Zack

 

[RTR Landscaping]

The dealer I buy from used to sell those and says they are really made well. It looks like it's well built and with no self propel system it should last a long time.

 

[TLS]

From what I gather, yes, Sensation is very similar, but they were a hybrid rear/side discharge. This is side discharge.

Yes, all they make now is self propelled bagger units. I have no interest in bagging or self propelled. Just needed a simple push mower for pool gates and trimming banks.

Mulch? Don't know. Never mulched anything before. They say on the brochure that they have a mulch plate for it. They cost whatever a dealer is willing to let one go for! Not many, if any at any dealers. New old stock is what you'd be left with. I think they list for close to $900

Parts wise...they're still in business, but don't see needing many parts. I'm sure I can find blades and wheels (only thing I ever needed on my Lawnboys)

 

[TLS]

The dealer I buy from used to sell those and says they are really made well. It looks like it's well built and with no self propel system it should last a long time.

I hope so. Haven't cut with it yet, but the blade is fairly stout and has a decent lift wing.

Handles are strong, and it's light!

 

[Ridin' Green]

I'd like to find one of them around here in new condition, but I have yet to see one in any condition to be honest. Kinda reminds me of my old Jacobsen that I use. Talk about light, it's right around 45 lbs.

 

[GMLC]

I have always wanted an Eastman!! Like you said made in Maine and built like a tank!! I look foward to your thoughts on how it cuts.

 

[TLS]

I'd like to find one of them around here in new condition, but I have yet to see one in any condition to be honest. Kinda reminds me of my old Jacobsen that I use. Talk about light, it's right around 45 lbs.

I started out in the very early 80's with an 18" Jacobsen pusher with a 3hp Briggs. It wasn't commercial, but lasted a good long while until the steel deck started cracking.

 

[Ridin' Green]

I started out in the very early 80's with an 18" Jacobsen pusher with a 3hp Briggs. It wasn't commercial, but lasted a good long while until the steel deck started cracking.

Mine is a 19", but it is all cast aluminum. It does have the 3HP B&S. It was built in 1970 and still going right along. It's all original except for the upper handle loop which I finally had to replace 2 weeks ago. I had an 18" for a little while with the disc and four small blades instead of a regular blade, and it too was a cast aluminum deck.

That Eastman is what I'd like to have to replace it with if/when it dies. That is a nice little moower that I wish more companies would make similar models of. We don't all need SP 21"er's.

 

[Porcupine Lawn and Snow]

Awesome find!! How much was it and where did you get it? Sweet!!

 

[TLS]

That Eastman is what I'd like to have to replace it with if/when it dies. That is a nice little moower that I wish more companies would make similar models of. We don't all need SP 21"er's.

I would have been happy with a Toro or eXmark pusher, but they're all self propelled and dedicated baggers. I'm sure there is someone out there making a simple side discharge pusher, but I think this is one of the few that's built for commercial use.

Awesome find!! How much was it and where did you get it? Sweet!!

I emailed Eastman and they steered me towards a dealer with a leftover. I'm pretty sure they were retailing for ~$900 when they were making them. I'm not saying I bought the last one in existence, but this dealer was halfway across the country that I ended up buying from.

Perhaps, with enough interest, Eastman could start making them again?

 

[63Sprint]

I’m bringing this topic back to life because I’d like to know if some here still have one or two.

I have two of them. They have been a great little push mower. They only weigh 78lbs and they push very easily. I purchased both around 13 years ago at a surplus company that picked them up when a Home Depot store stopped renting equipment. The cost was for $50.00 each. The original cost of these were around $900.00 each. They were barely used when I purchased them. They are simple and reliable. I still use one when it’s needed and the other was prepped for long term storage. The one being used still does not burn any oil.

 

[Turf Tracer]

Trimming banks is allot more fun w/sp unit.

 

[PoolGaha]

I have 2 of the same. i like these, machines