joebob051977 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 I just wanted to share my John Deere experience. 10 years ago I bought a JS60 John Deere walk behind mower. I took a lot of flack for spending an extra $100 or so for a John Deere instead of some lawn mower I could've picked out at Sears, but to this day it is still running quite well. I would love to get a riding lawn mower since I now have a bigger yard than I used to. But I am stubborn and after fighting to get this lawnmower, I won't get another lawn mower until it dies. I told my wife when I bought this mower that it would probably last 20 years, and I just got the ol', "Yeah right." My mower isn't showing much slowing down, and I am beginning to believe myself, this lawn mower might actually last 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesjmcgough Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I guarantee it would last 40 years here in Costa Rica. The first thing they would do with it is remove the blade, cut it in half and put a handle on each half. They would be the proud owner of two 'machetes' to cut my grass. Surprisingly few lawn mowers here in CR. My gardner just looked at me with a grin when I took him to the shed to show him our new Toro. Never been started after almost a year. Our small lawn rivals most well manicured in the states. Oh, and BTW, oil is 8 bucks a quart and gasoline almost $5. My neighbor/gardner Carlos... 12-16 hours a month...16 bucks and a max of two beers per visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snack dude Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Run it untill it wears out and then give it to me. in almost thirty years of owning houses I have never bought a lawn mower. The one I currently have was given to me by a guy I knew who said "if you can get it to run its yours" That was six years ago. BTW I have about 3/4 of an acre to cut and I have an old Craftsman in the shed that needs a little TLC waiting for the current one to crap out. But hey, its like vending machines, people like me need people out there buying new machines so we have something to fix up and bring back from the dead.LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mission vending Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I've got a Deere riding mower, it's about 10 years old and over 1600 hours on the clock, runs like a dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEREMYTINA Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Just to stand apart from the crowd...I have a self propelled 6HP Yardman, that has been running great for 10 years so far, and looks like it will last another 10 with no problem. Bought a MTD rider 4 years ago and it still looks and runs like new as well. Only needed one belt and a battery for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 I have a self propelled 18 year old two legged lawnmower. It costs me a fortune to keep it working. My son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixienormas2 Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 My yard looks like Busch Stadium. You have a bunch of BUMS attempting to play baseball in your front yard??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixienormas2 Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Sorry....that might of have been a bit below the belt if your a hardcore cards fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixienormas2 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Sorry, I know Puljos yada yada yada world series yada yada yada.......just some unkind words from a disgruntled Cubbies fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoniocinisi Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 my lawn mower runs faster then pujols Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixienormas2 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 my lawn mower runs faster then pujols Yeah......but can it hit the long ball like Puljos? Chicks dig fast lawn mowers and the LONG BALL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEREMYTINA Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 How does a person become a CUB fan and then remain one?It's kind of a self loathing thing for me personally....Every year, they tease, they get get my hopes up, and it all comes crashing down....I recover in the off season, just to do it all over again....and again....and again...you get the point.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoniocinisi Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 my lawn mower has a twin spark 2 cylinder 8 valve with over head cams engine.it has extra wide tires for added traction and cornering abilty, enhanceing it`s zero turn abilities.it has active suspension to help absorb all lawn imperfections,while it further enhances handleing capabilities. electric power steering helps navigate around trees,while the stability control makes sure everything is going as they should while zig zaging through the yard.man my lawn mower is soooo coool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snack dude Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 are you cutting the grass or qualifiying at Indy Sounds like your getting loose coming off the turns, I would add a round of wedge, take out a spring rubber and drop down a pound on the right side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoniocinisi Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I cant mess with the suspension much but I will look into tire pressures to see if I can find an even better balance.maybe my mowing btimes will be reduced even further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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