Never knew the Scotts mower existed. Thanks

both did surprisingly well considering that the cut height was WAY too low and you were moving too fast for that much grass; and that's a lot of grass. If you are going to have to make more than one pass, the first should be at max height. Then lower for subsequent passes. Both those mowers looked and sounded like they work well and I would like to see them under normal conditions.. Good video, Thanks.

@GTObearclaw1

3 жыл бұрын

Gary Blair when folks don’t want to pay for a mowing except once a month, this is normal. Part of the comparison was putting the mowers to the test. I don’t mow golf courses.

That Scott's sounds like it has a v twin Kohler on it, love ❤️ those engines, great vid

@GTObearclaw1

7 жыл бұрын

Hooo Dawgehh Yes, correct. Both tractors have the same engine. But the muffler on the craftsman is rattling and a bit noisy so it does not sound as good but motor is strong. The command is my favorite engine.

@charlienorton2337

7 жыл бұрын

Woodchuck Russ the Deck Dr yeah same I have a 2010 Kohler command 26hp on my cub cadet and it is a beast

@joshuathewelder24

6 жыл бұрын

Charlie Norton I love the v-twin Kohler engines too❤

I hope to see new tractor videos this year I'm impressed

@GTObearclaw1

7 жыл бұрын

ed the mower man Thanks, appricate your interest. I just posted a new vid showing the equipment I take with me when I go out to buy broken tractors. I'm working on more.

I have the Scotts by jJDs2554 Going on 20 yrs now. I getting pretty good at fixing anything that goes wrong. My hood is a little different than that one. I am making a roof for it

You need some Gator G5 Blades!!!! You will love them. I have a Deere G100, same as your Scotts. Keep your grass deflector pulled up with a bungee cord to reduce clumping.

@GTObearclaw1

7 жыл бұрын

Tim Owen I usually pull deflector up when needed, sometimes I tie a rope on it so I can pull up when needed and drop if blowing towards cars or people. As for the gator blades, they do cut great but I like the high lift blades that throw grass out faster and get it out from under the deck as quick as possible. And with the heavy gauge high lift blades I can add weld to the areas that wear fastest and extend the life of my blades x 4. The G100 was actually a commercial grade (sister tractor) to the Scotts Iv got in this vid. They are very well built machines. Some people confuse that tractor with the L series because it has same hood, but L series is complete junk.

@owentimo

6 жыл бұрын

The G5 blades are HIGH LIFT! trust me!

does the scotts drive faster or slower than the craftsman? i have a g100 and it seems really slow even with the pedal to the floor. climbs hills fine just seems slow to me

@GTObearclaw1

6 жыл бұрын

Cory H they are pretty much the same as far as speed but the Scotts cuts better at in high gear.

Both done good

@GTObearclaw1

6 жыл бұрын

bryan j Jones I agree, the Scotts was just a lot smoother operation. They are well built units.

I have mulching high lift Gator blades on my Craftsman T240

I suspected that these were both made by American Yard Products, the long-time provider of Craftsman. The difference in cut though is remarkable, especially noting the lower RPM of the Scotts machine. However, the blade speed is the important factor. And, there must be the torque available to keep them spinning when loaded. This is me corrected. Great video...

@GTObearclaw1

7 жыл бұрын

twosence fromcleveland the Scotts in this video is actually manufactured by Deere. The craftsman however is the AYP just like Husqvarna, poulan and many other rider mowers. The Scotts is quieter and I prefer using it.

@robertboyd3863

23 күн бұрын

@@GTObearclaw1 Don't they have the same engine, my Craftsman has a 26 hp the Scotts i just bought 25

@GTObearclaw1

23 күн бұрын

@@robertboyd3863 these both had the kohler command engines - back when the kohler engines were good quality. The newer ones that come on mowers are barely as good as a Briggs.

@robertboyd3863

22 күн бұрын

@@GTObearclaw1 Thanks for the info

Its a hydro but do you still need foot brake to stop?

What’s your opinion about a 2013 yt 3000 craftsman made by Husqvarna bought it brand new 10 years ago. The only thing I replaced was the ignition coil and routine maintenance that is it still runs and it looks like brand new.

@GTObearclaw1

10 ай бұрын

Any of the Husqvarna made stuff like Poulan and crafstman are actually the better end of the spectrum of home owner machines vs the crap MTD builds like cub and yard machines.

How did you unseize the engine if you don't mind me asking thanks in advance.

@GTObearclaw1

3 жыл бұрын

1LASTAT - I filled it with oil, removed top cover and turned it tooth by tooth with a 4’ pry bar until it got easier to turn and eventually I was able to turn it with a wrench by hand and then it was turning freely again so starter was able to turn it again. Iv never been that lucky before and still not had one come back from the dead like that again. I kept it for years and put it to work on some hard fields. Never had a lick of trouble out of the engine again. It never even smoked after that. I had a fear for a few years that it would eventually die but never had an issue. I actually kept it and used it till this year 2020.

Thanks for making this video ,I wish you were in Alabama.please tell me again the type of craftsman I should buy my budget is 1200$ . I really need a dependable mower that will mulch thanks

@GTObearclaw1

7 жыл бұрын

v bee GT 5000 is a very good older model. Or the MTS (monster tractor series) get the v twin kohler command engine if possible. Those are awesome engines.

I have a craftsman 54" lawn mower with a 25 hp Kohler engine. I am having trouble with it wanting to foul the plugs and it is really rich if you stand in front of it. It has started skipping and it seems electrical. Can someone please point me to some things to try to fix it as I have had it since 2003 and its been a good mower. Sometimes it is blowing flames out the muffler.

@GTObearclaw1

3 жыл бұрын

Jeff Joyce I never seen this comment till now, what was the fix?

@motorhead2003

3 жыл бұрын

@@GTObearclaw1 it was the electronic modules. Well, it was one going bad, so I replaced both.

@GTObearclaw1

3 жыл бұрын

Jeff Joyce - glad you got it fixed.

It looks like an Altoz Tracked Zero Turn with a Brush Hog Deck would fit you better

dave was here!

Can you tell me which Scott's mower this is? I believe it cut little better than the craftsman. I know it's made by john deere but what is the model?

@GTObearclaw1

5 жыл бұрын

msclecarcrzy This is the Scotts 2554 that was made for several years I believe starting around the early 2000’s if I remember correctly. This is a tricky model to deal with because some years were commercial duty and after a few years of production they started using the John Deere l120 model and that’s a junk tractor so you really need to do a little research before buying one. Yes, this Scotts it a much better tractor overall. It’s hard to tell by the video but the way it operates and the feel of unit is much better than the craftsman. Components are better quality as well. And mainly the transmission and deck are way better.

@msclecarcrzy

5 жыл бұрын

@@GTObearclaw1 I wouldn't mind having one of those. I read it has a kohler engine. Is it the Kohler command? Courage is junk. I bet it's hard to find one of these.

@GTObearclaw1

5 жыл бұрын

msclecarcrzy I find at least one or two of these each year. I mainly look for the bigger 54” tractors like this. They are more fun to use. With everyone wanting zero turns these days there are a lot of people that are switching simply just to get the “faster” zero turn machines. Watch the sale adds during winter time when nobody wants tractors and you will find they stay posted longer and the prices will usually be lower because they are out of season and sometimes during mid winter you have the upper hand and also the time to Negotiate because it’s doubtful the mower will sell fast during mid winter. So that’s the best time to hunt if you know what your looking for. Yes this model has the kohler Command and usually the kohler with oil cooler so that’s another plus. I agree the courage engine is not in the same class. The commands are one of the most durable engines ever put on a mower. The twin cylinder courage engines are not terrable but will not hold up to the usage of a command. And the single cylinder courage engines are complete trash. Kohler really got egg on there face with that model. Quite possibly the worse engine ever made. And that’s taking Tecumseh into consideration. You can also widen your search to include Sabre tractors. During the same years the good heavy duty Scotts were being built, John Deere was also building the Sabre units and they are exactly the same machines but only for a few years before they were also changed over to the low end tractors and I believed quickly phased out most likely due to low sales. But for a few years you can get the heavy duty Sabre and no issues with finding parts because it’s actually a John Deere tractor same as the Scotts (for the few years we are talking about) so parts are no problem.

@GTObearclaw1

5 жыл бұрын

msclecarcrzy on the topic of the command, the craftsman in this video was purchased for 50$ with a locked up engine. It would not budge when trying to crank with a hot battery. It had no oil on the dip stick, so I filled it with oil and I took the top cover off the engine so I could get to the flywheel teeth and used a pry bar to move the flywheel tooth by tooth until the engine started to move with more easy, then I used a Cheater bar and socket to turn the crank several rotations until it was really moving good. I was surprised to find the engine was turning and there didn’t seem to be anything unusual going on inside. “Usually when ran low on oil there is internal damage and getting a full rotation is not possible. So I tried starter again and it fired up and ran smooth. I couldn’t believe it and was expecting it to fail any minute but it just kept going strong. So I kept it a few years and have now been mowing with it for almost 4 years and no engine issues other than I had to replace the carburetor about a year ago. But that old kohler Command V twin is going strong to this day. I’m confident it’s going to be just fine now so I might sell it and make a little room in the shop for another project.

@msclecarcrzy

5 жыл бұрын

@@GTObearclaw1 Hey thanks for the response. The reason I'm asking is I have a 20yr old craftman built in 1998 has the 19.5hp opposed twin briggs and has been a great motor. I bought brand new and it's getting very worn out. The deck has a few rust holes and it's time to shop for a replacement. Zero turns are ok but I dont need to go that fast...I'm not doing it to make a living. Plus I like all the attachments you can get with a lawn tractor.

does anyone know why I take my foot off the brake and it dies ?

@GTObearclaw1

6 жыл бұрын

Martha Olage sounds like a classic case of safety sensor malfunction. Most commonly the one under the seat. Either the connection or the switch. That’s where I would start. Seen it 100 times.

@markthompsoncpa

5 жыл бұрын

Check all safety switchs that are related to brake.

How much should I sell my 2003 Craftsman YT 4500 riding lawn mower for?

@GTObearclaw1

7 жыл бұрын

Kim Dodridge it all depends on condition. If it's in really good condition it can bring close to 800$ but the best time to sell is spring. If you try to sell in late summer or winter, I will be worth much less, in operational but rough condition they go for 300-500. Condition and hours is important

@charlienorton2337

7 жыл бұрын

Kim Dodridge don't sell it

@GTObearclaw1

7 жыл бұрын

Kim Dodridge Did you sell it yet? If so, how much did it bring?

Watch out, there is a ghost behind you

@prithvimann1539

5 жыл бұрын

Mark Camaro how?

To be honest the Scott's may be better at mowing but the Craftsman is probably better with sleeve hitch attachments in a garden

@GTObearclaw1

5 жыл бұрын

ayp193 both great machines. I still own the craftsman. Just happens I found a identical tractor today for 100$. Guy ran it out of oil and it was knocking. No oil on dipstick when I picked it up. Fingers crossed that the engine is not hurt too bad. But for 100$ it’s well worth that for parts.

@ayp1938

5 жыл бұрын

@@GTObearclaw1 100 dollars is a steal for a Craftsman gt even if the motor is shot

@GTObearclaw1

5 жыл бұрын

ayp193 I totally agree. Just the good and deck are more than worth that. I found out that one connecting rod broke. I ended up adding oil and it started and ran. I pulled the plug and dies when right side plug wire is pulled off the spark plug and it runs with a vibration. But no hole in block so I’m going to disassemble and see if I can put a connecting rod in it. Maybe I get lucky and end fixing it up and running and keep this old beast whole as well. I actually used the one in this video again today. Still kicking up dust.

I think the scott got the craftsman...

@harolddenton6031

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you.

ha man a Scott mower is a John deer not a craftsman

@GTObearclaw1

5 жыл бұрын

Bobby Hannon - exactly, that’s why at 1:33 I compared the Scotts to a GT235. The GT235 is a John Deere model. Craftsman has never had a GT235 and the tractor displays a John Deere decal on the side of the hood. So yes the Scotts in this video is one that is built under JD. There are also some other models built that are Murray machines with Scotts paint job.

Its not that common, common knowledge but the taller your grass is. Ya got a travel slower. Or you just clog up the deck and burn belts..

@GTObearclaw1

3 жыл бұрын

If folks can’t figure that out they should not own a mower

Craftsman all day long over John Deere

Exmark

No time for all the drama figure it on my own

@GTObearclaw1

3 жыл бұрын

What drama you talking about? Thanks for watching

The Scotts, and the Craftsman are NEITHER commercial grade. They are both moderate cost residential mowers.

@GTObearclaw1

2 жыл бұрын

Not all but Some Scott’s models are in fact commercial grade. For a few years they were built by Deere and Deere used the commercial line tractors and just painted and badges them as Scott’s and Sabres. Only for a few years and if you know the right models you can get a very good tractor for a great deal because most folks don’t know the difference and consider all Scott’s to be the regular residential quality machines.

I have the Craftsman T240 Kohler KT725 22 horsepower 725cc V Twin Engine I wouldn't have it any other way John Deere's are pure garbage