Choose your color scheme:
The Vette Barn  
 
Go Back   The Vette Barn > Off Topic/Babes/Other > Off Topic

Off Topic Off Topic - General non-Corvette related discussion.

User Tag List

Reply
 
Share Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 03-17-2018, 8:17pm   #1
AU Eagle
A Real Barner
Points: 14,837, Level: 83
Activity: 0%
 
AU Eagle's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Mansfield, Ohio
Posts: 1,535
Thanks: 136
Thanked 319 Times in 182 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $5002263
Default Need a mower

Moved into a new place, not much to mow maybe a half acre in all.

Backyard is a decent slope, I attached a picture looking up. Terrain seems gentle overall, not overly bumpy.

Kind of thinking about a zero turn but not opposed to a lawn tractor style either.

Thoughts?

For reference as far as servicing dealers close by there is Cub Cadet, Gravely, Ferris, Husqvarna and John Deere. Also the normal big box Home Depot and Lowe’s.

Budget would be $2-4K.
Attached Thumbnails
ABC3B755-B3A1-4EBB-A842-B9D45E6DB92A.jpg  

AU Eagle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-17-2018, 8:30pm   #2
JRD77VET
Barn Stall Owner #327
NCM Supporter '16,'17,'19,'20
Bantayan Kids '13,'14,'15,'17
GTMS ‘18
Points: 115,508, Level: 100
Activity: 13.3%
 
JRD77VET's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Zionsville,PA
Posts: 49,035
Thanks: 25,745
Thanked 21,856 Times in 8,891 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $5976008
Default

If you can turn a wrench to do your own maintenance......
I like the older IH built Cub Cadets. Built solid and last for decades. Parts are still available from the dealer and although there a few parts NLA from the dealer, I make them Parts by Jeff-sleeve hitch, PTO buttons and custom parts - Only Cub Cadets

My "every day" tractors are a pair of Cub Cadet model 125's built in 1968. One set up for lawn duty and the other for snow removal. They do NOT mow as fast as the newer throw away lawn mowers but do a nice job.
JRD77VET is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to JRD77VET For This Useful Post:
Old 03-17-2018, 8:31pm   #3
Datawiz
VB Dad of the Year
RDBM
Barn Stall Owner #9

Barn Raising I,II
NCM Supporter '11,'12,'13,'14,'15,'16,'17,'19,'20,'21
Bantayan Kids '13,'14,'15,'17
GTMS ‘18
Points: 123,315, Level: 100
Activity: 27.0%
 
Datawiz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Fort Myers
Posts: 36,497
Thanks: 10,141
Thanked 21,043 Times in 8,310 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $35999378
Default

My lot in my gated community is 1/2 acre. From that picture, that looks like way more than that.
Datawiz is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Datawiz For This Useful Post:
Old 03-17-2018, 8:35pm   #4
AU Eagle
A Real Barner
Points: 14,837, Level: 83
Activity: 0%
 
AU Eagle's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Mansfield, Ohio
Posts: 1,535
Thanks: 136
Thanked 319 Times in 182 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $5002263
Default

Picture is quite decieving, but I agree it looks to be way more than that. My previous lot was a half acre but it was flat and I just pushed mowed it. I am not push mowing this.
AU Eagle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-17-2018, 8:37pm   #5
markids77
A Real Barner
Points: 22,341, Level: 100
Activity: 13.3%
 
markids77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: sweatin' on the oldies
Posts: 13,695
Thanks: 8,171
Thanked 3,822 Times in 2,202 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $1000483
Default

Goats. They eat the grass short, fertilize naturally and taste delicious curried when they are old enough to retire.

OR... Glyphosphate, followed by planted pines which require zero maintainance after the initial install.
markids77 is online now   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to markids77 For This Useful Post:
Old 03-17-2018, 8:39pm   #6
JRD77VET
Barn Stall Owner #327
NCM Supporter '16,'17,'19,'20
Bantayan Kids '13,'14,'15,'17
GTMS ‘18
Points: 115,508, Level: 100
Activity: 13.3%
 
JRD77VET's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Zionsville,PA
Posts: 49,035
Thanks: 25,745
Thanked 21,856 Times in 8,891 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $5976008
Default

If you get a self propelled push mower, it'll mow easy. I picked up a 5 year old Lawn Boy for $35 ( 4 stroke, not the lighter 2 stroke ) that is self propelled and all you have to do is walk behind it.
JRD77VET is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to JRD77VET For This Useful Post:
Old 03-17-2018, 9:09pm   #7
mrvette
Latin American Goat Roper
Barn Stall Owner #101
Bantayan Kids '13
Points: 132,350, Level: 100
Activity: 10.8%
 
mrvette's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Orange Park Florida
Posts: 60,581
Thanks: 32,797
Thanked 11,529 Times in 5,686 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $1138393
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by AU Eagle View Post
Picture is quite decieving, but I agree it looks to be way more than that. My previous lot was a half acre but it was flat and I just pushed mowed it. I am not push mowing this.
Dunno about your age group, .....BUT everyone in my age group on a hillside here in Florida....one of maybe 5 significant hille.... on this sand bar.....

I have to say, that my street walks around for the physical workout....and I mow my little 1/4 acre at a high rate of speed.....push mower.....I lean on it and walk FAST as I speed up the RPM on the mower.....I manage the front one day and the back one day.....

I have modded my mowers with large 'barrow' wheels in back so they actually drive/flip.change direction EASY......it's all SAND not a inch of actual factual TURF/DIRT.....

BUT I get some time outta my lounge chair......snore.....
mrvette is online now   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to mrvette For This Useful Post:
Old 03-17-2018, 9:27pm   #8
bill_daniels
10cm member
Barn Stall Owner #90125

NCM Supporter '19,'20
Points: 219,910, Level: 100
Activity: 99.4%
 
bill_daniels's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Houston, Tejas, Estados Unidos
Posts: 80,872
Thanks: 36,577
Thanked 41,069 Times in 17,075 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $2621492
Default

If only we still had an on-site lawn equipment whisperer who could weigh in on this. Speaking of, anyone heard from Red lately?
bill_daniels is online now   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to bill_daniels For This Useful Post:
Old 03-17-2018, 11:22pm   #9
78SA
A Real Barner
Points: 55,374, Level: 100
Activity: 0.7%
 
78SA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: So. IN
Posts: 43,773
Thanks: 29,186
Thanked 3,199 Times in 2,014 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $3632152
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by bill_daniels View Post
If only we still had an on-site lawn equipment whisperer who could weigh in on this. Speaking of, anyone heard from Red lately?
He is on Facebook.
78SA is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to 78SA For This Useful Post:
Old 03-17-2018, 11:22pm   #10
78SA
A Real Barner
Points: 55,374, Level: 100
Activity: 0.7%
 
78SA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: So. IN
Posts: 43,773
Thanks: 29,186
Thanked 3,199 Times in 2,014 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $3632152
Default

Lawn tractors are good if you plan on doing anything other than mowing.
78SA is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to 78SA For This Useful Post:
Old 03-17-2018, 11:26pm   #11
RED-85-Z51
The Hooptie Whisperer
Points: 57,995, Level: 100
Activity: 3.6%
 
RED-85-Z51's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 10,749
Thanks: 819
Thanked 3,370 Times in 1,749 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $1975165
Default

Find a nice used Hustler SuperDuty Zero turn...20ish hp Kawasaki, 48" deck...4k is doable
RED-85-Z51 is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to RED-85-Z51 For This Useful Post:
Old 03-18-2018, 1:24am   #12
Black94lt1
Barn Stall Owner #13
Barn Raising II,III,IV

NCM Supporter '13,'14,'16,'17,'19,'20
Bantayan Kids '13,'15,'17
GTMS ‘18
Points: 24,799, Level: 100
Activity: 5.8%
 
Black94lt1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Ypsilanti, Mi
Posts: 13,274
Thanks: 7,770
Thanked 2,638 Times in 1,953 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $425244
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by datawiz View Post
My lot in my gated community is 1/2 acre. From that picture, that looks like way more than that.
Agreed, that last looks as big or bigger than my 3/4 acre. If it is truly a 1/2 acre and you don’t want walk behind, I’d say 42” tractor, zero turn seems like over kill.

My main comment is consider maintenance too. I spend more money/time each year maintaining my tractor than I do the rest of my lawn equipment - belts, greasing spindles, leveling the deck, etc. Granted I believe in a very proactive maintenance program, but it can be a pain
Black94lt1 is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Black94lt1 For This Useful Post:
Old 03-18-2018, 4:53am   #13
NCC-1701
Barn Stall Owner #1269
Points: 47,901, Level: 100
Activity: 0%
 
NCC-1701's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 10,805
Thanks: 4,573
Thanked 3,598 Times in 1,444 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $232471
Default

I have a Snapper zero turn about 3800.00 works great. Mine is a 36" cutter
NCC-1701 is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to NCC-1701 For This Useful Post:
Old 03-18-2018, 5:55am   #14
Olustee bus
A Real Barner
Points: 41,786, Level: 100
Activity: 1.1%
 
Olustee bus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 12,213
Thanks: 5,818
Thanked 3,195 Times in 1,781 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $1232517
Default

What happened to your farm tractor? Or your mule? You are an Auburn fan, right?
Olustee bus is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Olustee bus For This Useful Post:
Old 03-18-2018, 6:15am   #15
09CTSV
Charter Member
Barn Raising II,III
Points: 22,442, Level: 100
Activity: 0%
 
09CTSV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Marion, IA
Posts: 3,342
Thanks: 1,064
Thanked 1,686 Times in 652 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $2106426
Default

I would stay away from the Ferris. They have a great concept but when you think about how the suspension works it's not practical. The each bump and wiggle of the suspension changes the deck height which leads to a scalp spot. If I had to do it all over again I'd go with something else. My next door neighbor had a Scag, he mows quickly and without scalping the lawn. His actually has the suspension seat so you don't get knocked around when you mow over the bumps and such.
09CTSV is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to 09CTSV For This Useful Post:
Old 03-18-2018, 6:51am   #16
marrepka
Bantayan Kids '17
Points: 11,678, Level: 74
Activity: 0%
 
marrepka's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Stoughton, WI
Posts: 2,936
Thanks: 1,251
Thanked 828 Times in 476 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $1102825
Default

Love my Toro Timecutter zero turn. Other than the battery, and a new blades (Turns out they can't cut rocks... don't ask) it's been trouble free for 7 years.
marrepka is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to marrepka For This Useful Post:
Old 03-18-2018, 7:33am   #17
69camfrk
Barn Stall Owner #6969
NCM Supporter '11, '12,'17,'20
Points: 69,064, Level: 100
Activity: 7.9%
 
69camfrk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Somewhere in GA
Posts: 25,077
Thanks: 11,234
Thanked 11,493 Times in 5,018 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $1071547
Default

What is wrong with you people? Here is the cheapest, and best mower on the market. Can't believe you haven't gone this route yet...

Click image for larger version

Name:	1200px-Hausziege_04.jpg
Views:	0
Size:	226.0 KB
ID:	15288
69camfrk is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to 69camfrk For This Useful Post:
Old 03-18-2018, 7:47am   #18
AU Eagle
A Real Barner
Points: 14,837, Level: 83
Activity: 0%
 
AU Eagle's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Mansfield, Ohio
Posts: 1,535
Thanks: 136
Thanked 319 Times in 182 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $5002263
Default

My thought with the Zero Turn was with the lower center of gravity and the weight focused towards the mid and rear would make it easy on the slope. May not slip as much, but I’m not sure. Uncharted territory for me.

No goats. Wife would name them, we have enough pets.
AU Eagle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-18-2018, 8:30am   #19
markids77
A Real Barner
Points: 22,341, Level: 100
Activity: 13.3%
 
markids77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: sweatin' on the oldies
Posts: 13,695
Thanks: 8,171
Thanked 3,822 Times in 2,202 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $1000483
Default

Honestly, if all you use the machine for is cutting that 1/2 acre every week you don't need a high dollar machine to do the job. I would not buy a Murray or Sears; but choose a National brand from a local shop that has been in business for awhile so you can be assured of getting parts and service. Go sit on a bunch of machines and one of them will probably feel just right. Buy it and go to work.


EDIT: Always spring for the high back seat option if one is available. Trust me on this one.
markids77 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 03-18-2018, 9:16am   #20
mrvette
Latin American Goat Roper
Barn Stall Owner #101
Bantayan Kids '13
Points: 132,350, Level: 100
Activity: 10.8%
 
mrvette's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Orange Park Florida
Posts: 60,581
Thanks: 32,797
Thanked 11,529 Times in 5,686 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $1138393
Default

Once a WEEK?? every other week at MOST....once a MONTH is more like it....


mrvette is online now   Reply With Quote
Reply

The Vette Barn > Off Topic/Babes/Other > Off Topic


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:35am.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Copyright © 2009 - 2024 The Vette Barn


Support the Barn:
 
Download the Mobile App;
 
Follow us on Facebook:

Become a Stall Owner

 

Apple iOS App        Google Android App

 

Visit our Facebook page