Re: Re: Re: Re: Small Garden Tractor Advice

Posted by LIL HUMP on January 26, 1999 at 12:16:58:

In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Small Garden Tractor Advice posted by Harold H on August 13, 1998 at 13:25:33:

: : : : 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 disagree with Ford Man and recommend you look at Cub Cadets. I currently run a 1971 model and it has been well used and still gives good service and is one tough little tractor.

: Harold H

I disagree with Harold H. The 1971 Cub Cadet he owns was purchased prior to MTD buyout of IH (Cub Cadet). Stick with the Wheel Horse.

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