Lets Talk Riding mowers

[Tetto]

I just bought a JD 370X and it’s a nice tractor. Mower deck is only 42 inches, but it works for my acre I mow. Takes about 50 minutes to do. I’ll be putting a 44 in snow blower on the front as well, they work very well! But I do miss my Simplicity 7117 sometimes; that tractor was a horse, but no power steering like the JD!

[jazz4cash]

Love those JD “ it’s not how fast you mow, it’s how well you mow fast “ commercials. They do mow fast, but the bagging is not as good as my old Wheelhorse and it puts a ton of debris into the air. A breathing mask is mandatory.

[jazz4cash]

Love those JD “ it’s not how fast you mow, it’s how well you mow fast “ commercials. They do mow fast, but the bagging is not as good as my old Wheelhorse and it puts a ton of debris into the air. A breathing mask is mandatory.

[Bill55AZ]

I have a self propelled mower and a snowblower that has to be winter-ized/summer-ized once a year. Then there is air/oil filter changes, oil changes, blade sharpening, cleaning, etc. Nearest maintenance facility is not close so I need a trailer or get hit with pickup/delivery fees when more difficult stuff needs done. All that for .48 acres with big house, 40x40 shop, and paved lane to the back, so not much grass
How does this fit in with the idea of retirement?
So I got smart.....grandsons live close, have a truck, small trailer, zero clearance mower, snowblower, and I have cash. And they have girl friends so they can use the money. Yard is small, so they don't mind.