Lawn Mowers
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I have a little over/under 3,000 dollar budget. I would like a deck width of atleast 34'' and up to 42''. I know the toro at home depot is a good buy and is ranked high by consumer reports. Is there any dixon, exmark, hustlers, etc for under 3,000? Also does anyone know a website for used zero turn lawn mowers besides craigslist and ebay?
I've seen John deere zero turns for 2999 at Lowes. I personally would never buy a John Deere but for a small budget they are a good buy.
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Anyone know of any good free consumer advise sites. I really don't feel like subscribing to Consumer Reports paid site as I don't think I would use it enough to be worth the money. Any opinions on Kohler vs Briggs & Stratton on lawn tractors? I need to buy before my grass starts getting too long. I moved into a new home on 3 acres of land, and my old push mower just isn't going to be enough. I am leaning toward a Huskee 46" lawn tractor at Tractor Supply Co. with a 20hp Kohler engine. I was really disappointed with the quality of the Briggs & Stratton engine on my last push mower, but I really don't know much about Kohler.
A Kohler is a better engine than Briggs and Stratton. I have owned a Kohler since the 1970's and it is still running to this day. I have also had bad luck with B&S and now I only buy Honda engines. They are superior to both of the above. But, yes, the Kohler is better and I would recommend oil changes on a regular basis, and even change the oil for the heck of it when the weather gets really hot. Another important aspect for regualr maintenance is changing the air filter on a regular basis, as well as oil changes.
Good Luck.
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Houston Consumer Blog: Best lawnmowers for the money
Is your lawn mower on its last leg, but you don't have any money for a new one? Well, don't despair because Consumer Reports has tested dozens of mowers and finds you don't have to pay top dollar to get a good one.
Lawn mowers can cost as much as $800, but Consumer Reports said you should hold on to your money.
Testers put 50 mowers through their paces. Included in the tests were push and self-propelled mowers from Lawn-Boy, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, and other manufacturers.
The mowers are tested on six acres of grass in Fort Myers, Florida. Then Consumer Reports' testers get down to business on their hands and knees to inspect how well each mower cuts.
"Here's a classic example of unevenness. And here's a particularly big piece that got pushed down," said Peter Sawchuk of Consumer Reports.
Every mower is rated for its ability to cut in several modes: side discharge, mulching, and bagging.
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Consumer Reports rates the best lawnmowers9NEWS.com - Jun 26, 2011
KUSA - Nearly one-third of Americans actually enjoy mowing their lawns, according to a Consumer Reports survey. They find it relaxing and good exercise. Even if you hate mowing, a good lawn mower can make a big difference. In its biggest lawn mower and morenbsp;raquo;6abc.com - Jun 06, 2011
June 6, 2011 (WPVI) -- Even if you hate mowing, a good lawn mower can make a big difference. That#39; why, in its biggest lawn mower test ever, Consumer Reports rated more than 70 mowers. They looked at how evenly the mowers cut and mulch, how much their Consumer Reports names the best lawn mowers on the marketall 7 news articlesnbsp;raquo;
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Nearly one-third of Americans actually enjoy mowing their lawns, according to a Consumer Reports survey. They find it relaxing and good exercise. Even if you hate mowing, a good lawn mower can make a big difference. In its biggest lawn mower tests everConsumerReports.org - Jun 10, 2011
Qamp;A: Should you buy a used lawn tractor at a yard sale?A: “Most residential lawn tractors are made to last 250 to 300 hours, so you really need to know how many hours the tractor was used,” says Peter Sawchuk, who directs Consumer Reports lawn mower and tractor tests. “There#39;s no point spending $500 for aConsumerReports.org - Jun 15, 2011
Consumer Reports doesn#39;t have tips on how to grow marijuana but we can tell you how to grow grass—and mow it too. If you fertilize once a year, do it in early June for warm-season, Southern grasses and in September for cool-season, Northern grasses. and morenbsp;raquo;ConsumerReports.org - Jun 06, 2011
Mowing the lawn. Lawn mower-related injuries treated in hospital emergency rooms totaled 86000 in 2009. The most common injuries were caused by debris, such as rocks and branches, being thrown by the mower#39;s spinning blades. Here#39;s what to do: Send the Time-honored rule of DIY: Accidents happenall 2 news articlesnbsp;raquo;Patch.com - Jun 03, 2011
Ugh. Cutting the grass had lost its magic. UNTIL! I bought a new mower! My first purchased lawn mower. It#39;s a Toro, No. 9 on the Consumer Reports#39; list. It#39;s in the Top 10 without Top 10 prices. I wanted something nice, but I didn#39;t need to show off.
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