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Posted by WHEELHORSE RULES on August 14, 1998 at 19:36:14:
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: : : WHEEL HORSE IS THE BEST AND EVERYONE KNOWS IT! IT SEPERATES THE MAN FROM THE BOYS! JOHN DEERE AND CUB CADET ARE TOYS !
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: : : : : : : : : : I'm looking to buy a small (<20HP) garden tractor w/PTO to use primarily to mow less than 1/2 acre, blow snow off a large driveway, light hauling, and perhaps do some tilling. I'm avoiding the newer "Craftsman/MTD/NOMA lawn tractors" and am looking for an older, more heavy duty one. I am looking at primarily Cub Cadets, Bolens, WheelHorse, Simplicity, Gravely and John Deeres. Availability of parts and attachments, in addition to the performance of the tractor is a big factor in the decision. : : : : : : : : : : Any advice on specific ones to look for or to avoid? : : : : : : : : : : Any recommendation
: : : : : : : : Kent,
: : : : : : : : I would stay away from the Cub Cadet as they have a poor repair history . The same goes for Bolens.
: : : : : : : : Simplcity is a very good tractor but I have heard that parts are high. The same goes for John Deere.
: : : : : : : : Wheel Horse tractors seem to be very good .Don't know about Gravely.I have used a 1988 Craftsman
: : : : : : : : for some pretty rough mowing . It does not have a PTO though.
: : : : : : : : Good Luck,
: : : : : : : : Ford Man : : : : : : : I just saw a little MF garden tractor with a tiller on the back and I understand it has a mower deck that goes with it. It's powered by a Briggs 16 (?) hp engine. that's about all I know about the thing. I was thinking about getting it for myself for much the same reasons. Anyone know more? : : : : : : :A cub would be a nice tractor for you, if you would like a older cub look for a 149 or a 1450 you can attachments like a tiller,snow blower,and mowing decks from 40" to 50". these garden tractors have a 14 hp kohler and are ease to service and parts are avalilable. stay away from anything with a briggs&stratton engine : : : : : Do not buy a Bolens, Wheelhorse have problems with the belt drive arrangment. If you want simply the best buy an old IH Cub Cadet. Look for one that has been stored inside and owned by a homeowner for mowing the lawn. They are the most expensive older garden tractors for good reason. Parts are easily availible and they are based on sound engineering. I am always looking for old Cub Cadets and they are rarely for sale. Good luck: Mie Dane : : : : My late father had a JD 318. This tractor had dual Hydrauics PTO Three point hitch and power steering. Made for a nice easy operating machine. : : : I have a friend who has a mower repair business. He likes Gravely. I would go for a cub cadet. My neighbor has one that just won't quit. Your right on with your decision to stay away from craftsman. I mow three acres and pretty much have had to junk my craftsman after only 3 seasons. : : I had a M F for about 15 years and decided it was time to buy a new one about 5yrs. ago. I now drive a Honda 4518 that I bought at Northern Hydrolics. Really like it. Put the first set of blades on this year. 18 H.P., 46 in. deck, hydrostat, water cooled. Mows about 1 acre a week. No PTO or snowblower. Use blade on 4-wheeler for that. :
: I would go for the Cub Cadet. I took one of my 123's and put in a 17hp Kohler, works great and after 2 years of pulling a disc, plow, cultivator rake, snow plow the thing keeps going and going and going. : I do wish one of my four was of the manual transmission type as the hydro units are not extremely efficent at getting the engine power to the wheels. : Parts are plentiful and reasonable plus their easy to work on. : The last one I saw for sale in poor condition was for $750 and was sold on the first day it was advertised in the paper. : The one before that with a blown engine went for $400 also on the first day.
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