Suggestions for a mower

Thanks for the help, as my old Ford LGT 100 won't last much longer.

They went to selling JD. Bought a L110, 17.5 Kohler this time, again at 42" cut. Comparing the 2, the latter is more compact even though it is the same size cut. The 17% increase in hp and a different hydrostatic transmission makes this a super machine. Additionally the turning radius is down to 18" and that is a lot better. I have 160 trees to cut around and the turning and hydrostat are perfect for me. The nice thing about the new one, is when you get on a straightaway, there is enough hp and fast enough ground speed that the thing just roars down the yard. Like the other Kohler, I can mow my yard on 1.5 gal of gas. Briggs can't touch that, I had one. Lastly, it is $1800 rather than $2800 you pay for the big rigs.

My answer to your which tranny to buy is this. If you have a lot of up and down, get the gear. Hav a neighbor who has worn out 2 hydrostats in the time I have had my Scotts (not worn out by the way)because she lives on the side of a creek and her yard slope is about 50' front to back, and yes, she mows side to side rather than up and down. Slope is not so great as to cause a rollover problem.

Hope this helps.

txblu

They sit low and wide, will go around anything, stop on a dime reverse or turn on a dime, and go forward fast. A tractor type lawn mower is a waste if you have anything at all to go around such as trees or flower beds, they are however good for mowing straight lines.

Charles