not a tractor,but a good lawnmower

larry@stinescorner · Dec 2, 2013

While I was changing the oil and greasing and cleaning up the mower to put it away for the winter,I started to think,I bought this mower in 1986,and it never gave me any problems, I guess the deck was made in usa,and the motor is a Kawasaki, All I have done is change oil and filter and grease it, I do need to order two new belts before spring,

It really has been a good machine,just felt like posting it ,because lots of times I remember bad machines and take good ones for granted

DENNIS MIN · Dec 2, 2013

Larrystinescorner,

Perhaps a while ago you mentioned a GEO tracker?

Is yours still in existence? Mine went to a negligent twenty=something-year-old, and be danged if it's still on the road.

May not be a mower, but it fits into the category of "it does what I bought it for", and affordably at that.

D.

larry@stinescorner · Dec 2, 2013

no the geo tracker is gone,the timing belt went,and the rag top leaked,so it is gone,,,,it was a good vehicle,it was givin to my wife,but she always thought it was dangerous,so she got rid of it fast before I could get it fixed,,, lol

JT · Dec 2, 2013

yea, when Dane Scag used to make those mowers back a long time ago, they were like a tank, now that they have been bought out a couple times, they, like all mower manufacturers, have taken the quality out of their equipment

ray hofstetter · Dec 2, 2013

"Built like a tank" describes my 3 Gravelys. Oldest is 45
years old, next oldest 41, and the newest is 33. Never had
any problems with them.

BAnNC · Dec 2, 2013

Granted, SKAG is still priced well above the big box pressed metal stuff. But if you add up all the cheap mowers you would have used up in the time its taken you to wear out the SKAG, you might be surprised if you thought the cheap route is better. Can't wait til I grow up and can get a SKAG Turf Tiger to help out around here.

gwstang · Dec 2, 2013

That kind of reminds me of the Yahzoos made down here in Mississippi. I had a boss years ago that swore by those things. Hardest working boss I have ever had. he would cut all the grass inside the Plant fence (large area) and keep up with most of the maintenance ont he water filtration plant. Put the younger guy on the crew to shame. I was a plant operator so i didn't get involved in any grass cutting but I did like to watch him do the maintenance stuff inside and learned much from him that aided me greatly in my work along the way.

JayinNY · Dec 2, 2013

Larry that's a commercial lawnmower how many hours do you
have on that? that thing will outlast your lifetime! Lol I should
know.

larry@stinescorner · Dec 2, 2013

st the time,1986,I got a pretty good deal on it,because they were coming out with the hydro ones,mine is belt,and no one wanted it,they wanted the new model

larry@stinescorner · Dec 2, 2013

I dont know how many hrs, my lawn is 1 1/2 acres,and I used to cut my neighbors,same size ,and I have had it since 1986

larry@stinescorner · Dec 2, 2013

do you hsve any of the walk behind gravelys that had all different attachments?

BAnNC · Dec 2, 2013

Do you use a sulky behind it?

Ultradog MN · Dec 2, 2013

The guys on the N board wouldn't like it because it has electronic ignition.

larry@stinescorner · Dec 2, 2013

no.,I like to walk,it keeps me from getting fatter! lol

OliverGuy · Dec 2, 2013

I have 5 of those engines on full time use toros, several that
dad bought in the late 80's too. I buy any homeowner ones I
can ever find, usually a lot less hours than mine. On a toro,
the stamped deck will go first. You may not believe me, but I
have only ever had one of those engines grenade. 3 of them
have 9,000 hours or more and never been apart! i don't even
know how to fix everything on them by heart, never had too!
They are unbelievable. Oil change every 50 hours with a 1233
AC filter.

ray hofstetter · Dec 2, 2013

No, I'm too old and like to sit. But I have the rotary plow, snowblower, and the 40" front mount mower that'll also work on the 2 wheelers. Two 50" center mount mowers on 2 of 'em.

larry@stinescorner · Dec 2, 2013

I use a fram ph 4967 oil filter and pensoil 10w 40 the air filter I clean itand once in a while I put a new one I order them from landscaper pro,I have to order two belts and I Lost a couple of the screw knobs that hold the belt cover on

Dean · Dec 2, 2013

I have a Kubota B1750HST bought new in 1993. It has been the most satisfying significant purchase of my lifetime. Nothing, not so much as a fuse, lamp or fan belt in 20 years. Only routine lube, oil and filter changes.

Dean

JayinNY · Dec 2, 2013

Do you have an hourmeter on it that reads over 9000 hours? Or are you just guessing? Because I don't believe that for a split second.

Anonymous-0 · Dec 2, 2013

Very good Larry. I love taking care of stuff. In 1992 we
bought the cheapest riding mower Murray made. I've given
it good care. Lawn is a 1/2+ acre. 18 horse Briggs uses oil,
but the cheap old thing just keeps going.

I've had many small engine shops tell me they'd be out of
business if people would simply check the oil.

Glenn F.

OliverGuy · Dec 2, 2013

They had the old style dial hour meters that dad put on in the beginning, but they quit long ago. Now I have digitals on everything, down to 4 stroke 21's. In the late 80's through 90's those mid sizes were our main mowers. Now they are secondary to my Z's and twin cyl walk behinds. Early on they got 500 hours a year, now it's 250-300. Believe it. We mow 250 acres every week, 30-32 weeks a year. Some of my Z's get 800 hours/year now. I've tried 3 diesels (used) in the last 2 years and have saved a ton on fuel with them. Two exmarks and a toro. I've got a few 2 stroke 21's still holding on from the 90's. I'd hate to guess the hours on those. I'm very particular on maintenance and document everything. Drives my guys nuts. I've got mowers older than some guys!

OliverGuy · Dec 2, 2013

Yep, we go through belts. None of mine are hydros. I decided long ago whether right or wrong it was easier to stock belts then having a hydraulic spill in someones lawn or hoping we didn't contaminate the reservoir. I keep 4 on hand at all times. Your Oregon dealer can get the air filter for you too. I needed a carb but they say they're obsolete now. Found a few on eBay! The butterfly was rattling around in there from years of wear. Just plain worn out. Those engines outlast transmissions, clutches, decks and about everything else for me. I've had newer kohler and Kawasaki twins only go 2500 hours and then give up.

Freddy · Dec 2, 2013

I am with you Jay on that! Worked on a few Kubotas most had half that time and were shot! they were taken care of but not babied.

ShadetreeRet · Dec 2, 2013

My brother in law used Yazoos for years. never had a new one, and or the past ten or fifteen years always kept one on hand for parts. This year he finally had to break down and buy a new mower because the old Yazoo just couldn't make it any longer.

ShadetreeRet · Dec 2, 2013

Larry, that mower does NOT look that old! It just proves, and Oliverguy also mentioned this, how maintenance, especially preventive maintenance, can extend the life of a piece of equipment.

Bill(Wis) · Dec 3, 2013

I saw the subject of your post and one name came to mind: SCAG. Then I opened your post and saw that was what you were talking about. Absolutely the best mower I've ever had. I too, have the Kawasaki engine. They're designed for extremely rough and tough commercial use, are easy to work on (greasing, oil/filter changes, etc.). Controls on handles are for people with larger hands, however, so if you buy one for women or young people they'll likely be complaining about that.

Bill(Wis) · Dec 3, 2013

Yes! And with no front mount distributer?? They wouldn't touch it! (;>))

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