Posted by Hal/ Eastern WA on May 30, 2011 at 21:15:51 from (208.81.157.90):
If you were going to buy a new lawn tractor in the near future, what would you buy, and why?
I have been looking at lawn tractors around 20hp, with 42-46" mower decks and would like to get something that will last pretty well. I have never had one with hydrostatic drive, and wonder if that feature is worth the $200 or so that it adds to a lawn tractor's cost.
I am kind of disappointed in my 18hp Yard Machine, which is pretty worn after only 9 summers of use. The B&S OHV engine smokes and uses lots of oil and never was very powerful. And now the transaxle makes noises like gears are not quite meshing, and that problem is getting worse. The 12.5hp White that my Dad bought in the 70s lasted nearly 30 years.
Any advice? Anything to especially avoid? How about the current Kohler engines in some of the more expensive lawn tractors? Thanks for your help!
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