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@rebelyankeesshow5686

Ай бұрын

Do you know if any troy bilt decks would work on a cub cadet lt1042?

Have a 43 year old snapper rider still going strong.

@MrGordy61

Жыл бұрын

Different brands, Case, Simplicity, AC but yah old iron ;)

@daleolson3506

Жыл бұрын

New stuff complete garbage

@kevinhaley6776

Жыл бұрын

Its hard to kill a snapper

@waynestefinashen239

Жыл бұрын

Our personal mower at Eliminator Performance is a Snapper, love the simplicity of the drive system and easy to work on.

@dans_Learning_Curve

Жыл бұрын

Don't know how old my Snapper Zero turn is.

For the John Deere oil change, you can get a kit to convert it back to a regular oil system for around $20. I got three new cheap E120s for lawn crews to run and as soon as they each were due for the first oil change I swapped them to the old style system. $60 is $50 too much for an oil change, especially with three units getting 150-200 hours a season each, so 10-12 oil changes per year saves me $500-600 a year converting back those three units

@keithcurtis6671

Жыл бұрын

I did the same on mine. The other issue with the EZ Change other than the exorbitant price is that you are only changing about half the oil so you never do a complete oil change.

@nodsib

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! Between the cost and the half-ass oil change it’s definitely worth it to convert to the old system. Only time I’d say it’s a good idea is for a homeowner who can’t handle their own oil changes and only put 20 or 25 hours on it a year so only changing half the oil doesn’t matter if they swap it once a year

@drwisdom1

Жыл бұрын

@@nodsib You make a solid case that the John Deere is poorly engineered.

@nodsib

Жыл бұрын

@@drwisdom1 they are extremely well engineered, takes a lot of innovation and smarts to engineer that much value for shareholders into their product ;)

@robertbankhead8661

Жыл бұрын

Definitely agree, first thing i did was change out that quick change (actually means quick cash for JD). Mower is nice, still have to clean that deck but not too bad. Overall,would have gone with zero turn style on my 3/4 acre place,but it is what it is. Thanks Chickanic!

Delivered a nice even cut, has the super tight turning ability kzread.infoUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend I was looking for, and is just a blast to drive. It takes a little bit to get used to driving one after driving a normal tractor style, but once you've got it, you've got it. If you're cutting lines, you have to be careful spinning the mower around or the back tire will dig a bare spot. Just take it nice and slow during the turn and then it's back to full throttle across the yard!

I have 2 weed eaters I watched your video and got them running. Thank you for your videos. I am learning how to work on small engines and you help me learn more.

This is actually a really useful video, especially at this time of year. You brought up some ideas I would never have thought of!

Your video is the most practical overall opinion (review) and best I have heard for anyone wanting to purchase a rider for mowing their yard. Great tips on Mfrs, construction and possible service issues from a Lady who sees these machines pass through her shop. Fine job and well done there Chickanic!!

@kevinjaramiello7455

Жыл бұрын

Just found her today I luckily just bought a Ariens edge 52” from Lowe’s today and I had the same opinion she understands the industry has a lot of colors lol definitely glad I did my homework trying to avoid MTD stamped deck issues

I just bought a Bad Boy Rogue (Commercial) 72' deck with the Kawasaki FV 1000 35hp engine. As a mechanic, I am vey impressed with the openess of all the components. Eveything is very easy to get to. The deck is 3 gauge (1/4') with 3/8' side plates. It has a great suspension system with an adjustable suspension seat...love it !!

Thanks for NOT overcomplicating the explainations. Just means I don't need to use extra brain power. Great assortment of topics. Keep up the good work.

That broken down XMark would make a great restoration video! Thx for all your videos. The time you take to carefully show each step in a repair sets your videos apart from most others. Well done!

@alexandercopeland2849

Жыл бұрын

​@@Rockjock007 your just mad because she can fix things better then you.

@pale2502

Жыл бұрын

@@alexandercopeland2849 right lmao this doofus can’t even sharpen his own blades and he’s trashing this intelligent woman.

I remember when that Forest Gump special was around $1000 and that wasn’t long ago. I was blessed to buy a lightly used Toro time cutter for that back in 2015. Started a weekend lawn business and it paid for itself very quickly. Great stuff as always.

@waynestefinashen239

Жыл бұрын

Not too many have the Gumption to start a business like you did, congratulations and all the success bernie

I had a Cub Cadet for over 15 yrs, was great until belt issues started. Bought Husquvarna & am loving it. I have many acres to mow & no issues..yet! Love your videos

I have an older JD LA145 . I do regular maintence on it and have had 0 issues with it . I like it very much .

I have a Craftsman T1800/ 42” rider with twin cylinder Kohler motor to mow our one acre, it’s been trouble free. I bought it before our local Sears went out of business, gave a little over $1,000.00 when they had a friends & family sale. Your right about time to start mowing again, but with all of the rain we have a small lake in our front & back yard.

after going through 3 or 4 of the lowes mtd type mowers, i started buying 50-60 year old cub cadets for a few hundred each and use those. for the price of 1 of these lowes mowers i can have a fleet of half a dozen old ones that are easy to work on with most parts readily available and are classic pieces of american made machinery. and they look good too.

Thanks for a lot of good information. When you mentioned to stay away from the single cylinder engines, I had to write a comment. I have a 9hp 1964 (59 years old) Simplicity Landlord garden tractor with an L single cylinder engine and I still use it all the time. Regular maintenance is the big secret for long life.

@channell11

4 ай бұрын

We've got a 21hp Briggs single that's been in the family 14 years. Starts right up and doesn't burn oil. I've heard some of these have head gasket issues, but we've been fortunate.

We got a Husqvarna 26HP Kohler engine with a 54” deck and hydrostatic drive. It has a monster bag system on back because we live in the burbs with a ton of trees . Gives a nice smooth cut. It gets stored outdoors all year long with only a cover over it and has no rust anywhere.

I've had my Craftsman yard tractor for 20 years now, with a single cylinder, and the only thing I have changed is the spark plug, blades and the oil. No complaints. The one banger is still running great!

@CountryRock2k1

Жыл бұрын

The older singles are solid engines. It's the new ones that are junkers.

@mauryd3444

Жыл бұрын

That's when Craftsman was sold and backed by Sears and built to their standards. Any and all parts were readily available from Sears also. Those days are gone, unfortunately.

@kingsman8475

Жыл бұрын

I have a Craftsman from Sears from the 90's and was told that they are junk, but I was able to get in fixed in 2021 and it's hanging in there! I have a Briggs & Stratton from the 1970's bought at J.P. Penney, and it is still a monster. A twenty year senior to the Craftsman!

@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594

Жыл бұрын

20 years ago was a long time ago !

@christiand690

Жыл бұрын

I got my craftsman in mid 80's, so almost 40 yrs now. Still runs strong. I even had a mowing business for 2-3 yrs of that.

Just bought an ariens apex 52 from Lowes. Did lots of research and this is basically an entry level commercial mower. It's awesome

I have absolutely no idea why I am watching this when I do not have a lawn to mow! Must be the great, factual, no-nonsense presentation!

@rusmokin

2 ай бұрын

I have a lawn and a mower, but all I could think about is motor boats. :P

@wenleo5150

Ай бұрын

😂😂

@wenleo5150

Ай бұрын

​@@rusmokin😆

This is exactly the info I am looking for, a recommended lawn mower to have, a family member is going to Hawaii next month and this is one thing to get/buy from Hawaii...a lawn mower...thank you Chickanic.

Thanks, great advice as usual. You’re not kidding, sticker shock! Like twice what my YT4000 cost 12 or so years ago. “Craftsman” apparently changed manufacturers. The old YT4000 parts all seem to cross to Husqvarna parts which are usually less expensive than Craftsman. The advice on spindles is right on. Usually a rock breaks it before the bearing goes bad. Luckily the genuine Husqvarna spindles are not expensive, though it is still a pain in the neck to change them. I have wood sticks cut to length to wedge the broken off mounting tabs below the deck so I can back out the bolts. If there isn’t enough of the tab left to wedge, I use a Dremel tool to cut it off. Sometimes you can grab the tab remnant with Vise-grips.

New mower prices are insane. Glad I bought a second mower a few years back for $1600. 24 HP Intek, 46 inch cut. My toughest mower is a 2000 Poulan Pro 42” cut. I purchased it for $2000 from Sears in 2000. That mower has been tough as hell. Still going strong. I have abused it and it still runs great. Blades, battery, oil, and belts are the only things I have had to replace. Mostly blades. Replaced belts once. Replaced battery three times.

We have the 30 inch Troy Bilt riding lawnmower and we've had it for almost 7 years now. Wasn't that expensive, and it fit between our chain link fence gate to get into the backyard. We have it serviced every February before mowing season hits, and we've never had a problem with it. That switch near the mulcher cover was annoying at first, but it hasn't been a problem since we first bought it. It's an easy fix. Steering hasn't been a problem. One of the best lawnmowers I've ever used. Heck, I even gave our neighbor the second key and he uses it on his yard. Older, with breathing problems, and all he has to do is put gas in it. Like our little Troy Bilt.

One piece of advice I would like to give anyone looking into buying a new mower, avoid the big box stores, if your going to be spending a few thousand dollars then go to an actual dealer who not only sales the mower but has repair facilities for your mower, that way you can get your mower repaired at the same place you bought it from and avoid playing phone tag.

@TexasLocalProduce

9 ай бұрын

Nope. I did that. I bot my Toro from a dealer place. Crappy service. I wud have been better off buying from Lowes, wud have saved me $$ up front during the sale & not disappointed with the service a yr. later when I needed help.

@bigboybuilder

8 ай бұрын

7 year old bad boy and the tires still hold air, oil and filter change are all i have done to it 5 acers with an abundance of trees@@TexasLocalProduce

@jameslomenzo1139

7 ай бұрын

I ended up buying a S100 JD from Lowes, I received a 10% military discount, saving $249. The dealer wouldn't have given me that.

@jameslomenzo1139

7 ай бұрын

@benk4881 military discount basically pays the taxes, one thing I did was change the oil,filter after 3-4 hours to get the metal shavings out of the new engine' that's something that's overlooked.

@truthof7382

6 ай бұрын

Bought my John Deere S120 at a dealer for that reason. While buying the sales guy said it doesn’t matter where you buy them, they all come to his store for repairs no matter where you buy. So there you go.

spot on about the Ariens ztr. great mower . 40 yr small engine shop here. We are Lowes warranty center . We see very few of the Ariens in for repairs .

Great Video ! I had a Cub a few years ago .I loved the Kawasaki 18 Horse twin .I had the 42 inch stamped deck and no PTO. I hated the deck. It never could mow thick grass, the belt would slip !I tried a bunch of things to get the belt to do right but no dice! Leveling the deck was torture ! but when you got it dialed in ,it cut a beautiful lawn . In your video ,I thought I heard you Toro doesn't make a commercial rider . I went o their website and they do in fact make them but you ain't gone see them at a box store.

A bit over a year ago, I sort-of inherited my father-in-law's TroyBilt Pony lawn tractor. The 42" cut makes for a MUCH quicker mowing time on the over-half-acre lot I'm on now. Having been a truck mechanic for U-Haul and having done a lot of different stuff over the years, I know the value of being gentle on the equipment. I did scuff a front tire against a brick wall to the point that I had to have an inner tube, and I keep a trickle-charger connected to the battery if I'm not going to use the mower for a while. I'm sure I can do a lot of the maintenance chores myself, but as I get on in years, I find myself more willing to pay others to do things like change the oil or make sure the magneto is doing its job.

I love when somebody has the guts to make a call!

P.S. I work 16 hours a week at Home Depot, we just sold an 80volt Ryobi Zero turn for 7999.99. 8 grand , how insane is that!

@georgepruitt637

Жыл бұрын

Quite insane !!!

@philliphall5198

Жыл бұрын

Crazy 😜

@bobbybishop5662

Жыл бұрын

Holy cow for that price you can buy a commercial grade Hustler that will last many years.

@JesseCase

Жыл бұрын

I thought those little Ryobi zero turns were kinda neato when they first came out, but I about had a stroke when I seen what they wanted for them! Even back then they were too expensive at around $4999. I can't believe they have doubled the price! They are just way too proud of them things!!

@jamint5ky507

Жыл бұрын

For that much money I can hire someone to do it for me for several years to come

I have a Craftsman from Sears from the 90's and was told that they are junk, but I was able to get in fixed in 2021 and it's hanging in there! I have a Briggs & Stratton from the 1970's bought at J.P. Penney, and it is still a monster. A twenty year senior to the Craftsman!

@triumphmanful

Жыл бұрын

Transmissions keep breaking down. Swopped some and still bad. Crappy QC

I re-engined my ancient Craftsman a decade ago with a 22 HP single cylinder B&S. Original was 17 HP. It has been flawless. Only just now starting to use about 1/4 pint of oil per year of use between changes. It runs like a new mower. Just need to service the brake to make it a 10 again. Sorry to hear that some aren't good. This one is a torquey beast!

Go Girl! Nice and informative video. Being a farmer, and having to repair my stuff....Amazed at some of the changes in equipment. Case in point, you mention the small battery. I felft the same 4 years ago when I bought a Gravely 42 ZT. Turns out it is a AGM battery. (Research them). They are smaller, but just as powerful, and most cases last longer. My fav. trick is to have the deck fully raised and place and put weight on that foot to see how the mower deck wobbles.

I bought my Husqvarna from a large dealer that only sells Husqvarna products. It is not sold in box stores as it has the 22 horsepower Kohler twin in a 42 inch deck. Also have an 18 inch Husqvarna chainsaw. No problem with either one of them. Great products.

I’m a big fan of Craigslist free stuff. I score free lawnmowers routinely. Most need a good carburetor cleaning and a routine tune up and the blade resharpened. Usually up and running for $50 bucks.

that small riding mower that Lowes was selling for $1949 has been listed as discontinued for a couple of years. I picked one up at an "overstock" store for $110 otd. I had to modify the rack gear mount to limit its up and down movement and extend the shifter but I love it.

@bogus696996

Жыл бұрын

was that overstock store online?

I have a 2006 Troy-Bilt 50-in zero turn. They only build it for 1 year and then they switched in 2007. It's built so much better than the other models and I'm so glad I bought that one when I did. I haven't had any issues from it. One PTO switch and almost 20 years.

A high quality mower that's often overlooked for the smaller lawns are the Snapper rear riders. The Hi-Vac series with a bagger will pick up pine straw along with everything else. They were once equipped with Honda engines but later Briggs.

@jameslomenzo1139

7 ай бұрын

I had an old 70's Snapper with a 30inch cut,one bland, best cutting mower I've ever had.

would appreciate seeing something similar only with the big box store push mowers, thanks for the great videos

I love my 1989 MTD 12/38 and 1999 Snapper 28 inch RER. They both have the Briggs I/C Single Cylinder engines and are rock solid.

We got an Ariens this year from Lowes. Got the 52" one at $3999. I really like it being a larger fella. It's seems to sit me at the right height and is easy to get out of the seat after a few hours of mowing.

The new smaller batteries are AGM, or non-spillable type with glass mats. They're somewhat better from a safety perspective because they don't vent and can be turned on their side, they're also more durable because they don't really lose electrolyte as quickly and can take some abuse since there's no liquid sloshing around. As long as the CCA numbers are the same, they're theoretically better batteries.

@5roundsrapid263

Жыл бұрын

I was coming here to say the same thing. Most new cars have AGM batteries now, too.

@georgepruitt637

Жыл бұрын

Time will tell if these batteries will work and last.

@RaffaPed

Жыл бұрын

I noticed the sticker says 11 amp hour which is around a quarter of the output of a standard car battery. Not sure it matters for turning over a small engine though. Maybe smaller is better in that case.

@5roundsrapid263

Жыл бұрын

@@RaffaPed Riding mower batteries are only about 150-300 cold cranking amps, so that sounds about right.

@BudTheDrummer

Жыл бұрын

That same Technology Battery is in my BackUPS power supplies for my PCs. I get 2-3 years out of them and they cost around $30. I get the units for $5 at Thrift stores with dead or missing batteries. Regular lead acid batteries sulfate. That is to say they shed lead off their plates and it deposits at the bottom of the battery case. When the mound reaches the plate the cell shorts out and the battery dies. Sometimes you can shake the battery and break the mound away for a few more uses. I think the AGM batteries is a smart move.

I must have lucked out. I bought a craftsman mower about eight years ago and never had a problem.

My two mowers are Snapper. I have a 21 inch Ninja Snapper and a 42 inch Snapper SPX. Both have done lots of mowing in my yard over the past half dozen years.

Thank you for this video. I had a Cub Cadet LTX1045 with the awful Kohler Courage single. Although it lasted me 10+ years, it was a constant battle to keep it mowing. Replaced that V.C gasket 6 times. Thanks to your advise i bought a Deere S140. Twin cylinder, 48" deck, and NO EZ OIL CHANGE! For me the S140 was the sweet spot in the line for a cost/benefit angle. I bought mine from the local JD dealer instead of the big box. They gave me the same price and much better service. It is a great machine and i look forward to many years with it.

I’m planning on retrofitting my easy change JD this year. It is a great mower. Although, I like the look of the lawn after I cut with my 21” 2006 snapper, but the rider gets to cleanup afterwards. ✅ Thanks for all you do👏

@jimbrewer2893

Жыл бұрын

Conversion kits are fairly low priced. Very easy to do.

@hughbrackett343

Жыл бұрын

That's my plan as well as soon as I get to my first oil change.

I agree 100% with your mower Choices! Great video!❤️❤️

@Chickanic

Жыл бұрын

Good Morning Jeremy!

@THEMOWERMEDIC1

Жыл бұрын

@@Chickanic mornin! It’s That time ! Grass is knee high here in talty Texas!

Thank you I bought a Ariens Apex 2 years ago and love it. Very well built I’m in Pea Ridge Ar so I know how it is mowing rocks

I just looked at a base level Bad Boy that I really liked but it had the single cylinder brigs. This video reinforced my concerns.

Just subscribed today and enjoy the presentations. Saw this one and appreciate the commentary about stamped vs. fabricated decks. My first zero turn was a Toro (I forget the model) and I literally beat it to death over 7 seasons on 5 acres. Stamped deck, rusted out, blown spindles. Fast forward to a new zero turn, a Bad Boy ZT Elite that I bought in Mississippi in 2016. Less than 100 hours on it now, but I maintain it and the Kawasaki engine like they say. Since my wife and I now live in central Arkansas (hello, neighbor!) and since Bad Boy has their HQ in Batesville, AR, maybe a word or two about these machines. My research and experience with this machine indicates they're pretty stout from a construction standpoint, the Kawasaki engines (I have an FR730 2-cylinder) are excellent, and the only problem I have with it is that it's very sensitive to tire pressure. That, and the odd duck balancing of the deck can lead to stripes where you don't want them. Skag or Gravely might be a better overall machine, but they cost major $$$ when, as a homeowner, I just don't need that much machine. I needed more than the Toro offered, though.

On the exmark, I use "Mother's back to Black" on the plastic trim and fuel tank, etc. Very easy to use and returns a nice shine while cleaning off the dirt and fade. On the big box store mowers, I was told by a John Deere mechanic that the models sold at bigbox stores are not the same as those sold at a Deere dealer. Motors and other drive components are cheapened down to compete against the other brands. You get what you pay for.

@rodrogers6895

Жыл бұрын

One of the differences I noticed is that the mowers sold at a dealer have a bearing on the front wheel shafts. The ones sold at the ‘box’ stores have a bushing that wears out sooner. You can buy the bearing and retrofit your cheaper mower once the bushing wears out.

Yes, you are so right about the spindles on the Husqvarna‘s and the carburetor suck also

Been watching your channel for a while now. Have fixed 2 push mower with the help of it. But I have a POULAN-PRO for over 7 yrs and the most problem I have with it is the spendles cutting a 1.78 of land. I try and fix my own mowers and other people. I only know one other guy like you here in Moultrie Georgia his name is Calvin of MTPOWER. Keep up the good work and may you stay blessed for your honesty and kind guidance.

18 yr-old Craftsman 42" LT2000 w/single cylinder. I keep spare spindles on hand - like you say, they definitely go out if you hit something and I do. Fortunately they're easy to find and not particularly expensive. But the engine has (knock on wood) continued to hold up fine.

@bigboybuilder

8 ай бұрын

we have a GT5000 that is trashed with only 150 hours on it

GE made an excellent electric tractor back in the late 60's to early 70's called called the Electrak. Used golf cart batteries on a 3 acre property, Had a 3 motor 3 blade front mounted deck that didn't trample the grass before cutting it. Worked very well cutting below spruce tree branches too.

@charlesbrown4483

Жыл бұрын

Just looked that up, really cool I had no idea. But I can't imagine the performance would be great for anything more than a half acre of flat ground lol.

Good advice, thank you again. I bought lawn mowers at Sears for years and it's a shame that Sears is gone. The best was the one with the larger wheels on the rear and I think was a Briggs and Stratton engine, gave it to my son when I bought the Husqvarna I now have, big mistake.

Your advice is precious as gold, thank you, thank you, thank you!

I have a 1993 John Deere GT 262, wouldn't trade it for a new Zero turn. Like you said keep up on maintenance. Love your program, Thank you for all the tips and tricks. Take care 👍

@georgestrickland9278

Жыл бұрын

is the hood broken like most of those models?

I’d like to provide one big plus on the Ariens Apex. What sold me on it was serviceable hydraulics with filters. If you plan on keeping a mower super long term, that was a huge selling point.

@davidquinn9676

Жыл бұрын

My hydraulics on my Grasshopper (made in Kansas) look serviceable too. But since the interval is 1000 hours, in 15 years of ownership (after buying used) I've never touched them.

@thomasheer825

Жыл бұрын

The hydraulic drive systems are not built by Ariens they are industrial components, depending on their specs, good units have large hydraulic reserves and filters built into the units. It costs more, but it is worth if for the customer long term. I like Pharris as they have full suspension, which takes quite a bit of shock loading off of the drive units and the operator's bottom.

@albundy5198

Жыл бұрын

@@davidquinn9676 grasshoppers are the best not sure why people don’t pay the extra money and get a quality mower

@jamesmiller8591

Жыл бұрын

You guys gotta be kidding you never heard of a hustler they were the guys were invented 0 turning runs forever cost a lot, but they’re well worth it the best I’ve ever used and I’ve used them all

@timtimtimmay4654

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesmiller8591 I've heard and shopped them all. I picked the Ariens because of cost, durability, and specifications for my non commercial needs.

Bought the basic Ariens almost 8 years ago. Only oil changes and upkeep. Love it. The John Deere is a Pain in the butt.

I totally understand the sticker shock. Bought a Cub Cadet 42" mower less than five years ago, saw the same mower at Home Depot and it was $1,100 more than what I paid. Thankfully I keep the maintenance up on mine and hope to keep it for several more years.

I worked an assembly line at MTD years back. The Cib Cadet, craftsman, and others seemed the same but there were subtle differences most often that made the cub cadet ever so slightly better.

@zzbudzz

Жыл бұрын

My cub cadet Rzt 50 I bought in 2007 is still going strong ...I just had to get the deck welded back together a few times 🙄

@Mach141

Жыл бұрын

The CC has some beefier parts throughout.

@cooldood1025

11 ай бұрын

It's odd that the Craftsman tractors still have steel hoods and the CCs have gone to all plastic. I think MTD should make a Craftsman ('garden tractor') w/ locking diff/ fab deck in their lineup. They seem to reserve that for Cub Cadet only - but you get a plastic hood and cheap brush guard.

@Mach141

11 ай бұрын

@@cooldood1025 Plastic hoods are a good thing

@ChrisG9978

9 ай бұрын

There is a line of Cubs with fabricated mowing decks, instead of the usual stamped decks found on all riding mowers (John Deere, Craftsman, etc.) at the big box stores. The fab decks are 11 gauge steel, vs 13 gauge for stamped decks. The fab decks have lifetime warranties, and I know Cub does honor them. Beyond the decks, the Cubs have better quality parts. Considering the Craftsman mowers cost virtually the same as the Cubs, I'll always take a Cub over a Craftsman any day of the week.

A lot of truth and honesty in your review. The big box store mower are built for a price point. Stay away from the single cylinder, MTD stamped decks, and plastic transmissions. Keep up the great content!

@BoubaDiallo_

11 ай бұрын

So the John Deere s100 is a stay clear?

Thank you , you answer my question. I've been asking for 2 weeks. John Deer. Twin cylinder. Thanks again ...and used.

1999 brigg and Stratton push mower original love it so much it hadn't been started for three or four years and it started right up without being cold started

You are becoming a super star Bre! Love this channel

I have a 1980s Simplicity (owned by Briggs and Stratton) rider, that I repowered with a single cylinder Tecumseh (10hp). Went from a crappy 12hp briggs that was worn out to a strong running 10hp techumseh, that I bought new old stock a while back. Love that thing and have less than 250 dollars in it.

@georgehofgren6123

Жыл бұрын

Simplicity rocks. Dealer only, but worth it. All USA 🇺🇸... the genuine article. A used Conquest or Prestige (with Real hydrostats) is an investment you won't regret 😉 The more recent ones have Full suspensions and higher-speed trannys so you can mow quicker. Also true automatic traction control (and a diff lock). Mine's got real power steering, a rear hitch and a Johnny Bucket on the front. Also doesn't need choking and works Perfect👌. Snap up a used Simplicity and win the game 😉

Good Morning, I came across your channel and just love your video's on repairs. You make it interesting and very easy to follow along. Most repair channels the person spends a lot of time talking about things that don't have anything to do with the repair. Thanks again will keep watching for sure.

Got a used Scats with 200 hrs and love it.

IMO, the Husqvarna's are made pretty well. I've had mine for a while and it's held up quite well

20+ years ago I bought a 42”-16.5hp hydrostatic MTD at Walmart for $1k. It lasted until about 3 years ago when it started to require to much repair to be reliable. Can’t complain a bit about that investment. Replaced it with a huskvarna 46” 22hp.. been great so far and I hope it performs as well as the one it replaced.

@philstarr7895

7 ай бұрын

Hopefully yours lasts longer tha. my 160-hr./3-year-old Husq. YTH22V46 which just got the hydrostatic unit replaced and it's still not right.

Glad you mentioned Scag. I have a 4 yo Liberty Z 48" with Kawasaki engine. Other than standard oil and filter changes, changing hydro oil and filters and greasing zerks----not even 1 issue.

Bought a Craftsman T210 going on 3 years ago. I compared it to a similar John Deer setting next to it. Craftsman had better comfort by far. Higher back seat. Better feel as far as turning goes. Near zero turn turning ability which going on 3 years for me has been awesome. That higher back seat was a huge plus for me. I mow about 1 acre where I currently live then over 3 more on property I am currently developing into a small farm/homestead. I was personally not impressed with the John Deer at all. The craftsman is very quiet as well and my neighbors owns a John Deer and the thing sounds like a Sherman Tank when he mows lol. No kidding we hear it plain as day inside our house and are always very pleased when he finishes mowing 😂. My family says they don’t even know I am mowing unless they are in a room close to where I am mowing at the time. Could not be happier with that T210 Craftsman. It rides great cuts even and with the ability to steer so tight combined with the hydrostatic drive my mowing time was cut in half or better. Love this thing. Hope it holds up. I usually take families older broken down mowers and fix them then run them till there is nothing left. It was a cheap way to save a lot of money over the course of my life. At near 60 I finally decided to spoil myself for a change. I am glad / thankful the good lord gave me a very strong mechanical ability allowing me to fix pretty much everything I have owned my entire life. Its saved me tens of thousands over the course of my life. I gotta say though having a mower you can walk up to and pretty much count on to do its job every time is nice. I will say there was an issue with this particular model back when I bought it. The deck drive belt jumped off a couple times when I hit heavy grass. I had seen videos about it and people were trash talking this mower. So I took a look. Grabbed the pulleys one by one and sure enough there was one loose. The bolts were never tightened at the factory. I tightened them and checked the others which were all good. Never a problem since then. It was brand new but I was not a bit upset. I expect human error with most anything these days as quality seems to no longer be a priority. Terry

@CNCMatrix

7 ай бұрын

You couldn't GIVE me a craftsman ANYTHING. Bought one of their weed eaters years ago and it worked for one and a half uses and started having issues with it. Bought my Deere 3 years ago and aside from it being noisy It's been one of the best things I've ever bought. It'll actually last too, so there's that.

Great video and overview of the "Big Box" mowers. A few years ago I bought a John Deere riding mower, but got it from a John Deere Dealer vs Big Box store. When time for an oil change came along I spent the $25 on the kit to get rid of the EZ change system and use a standard spin on filter. Best thing I did as $60 to change only half the oil is dumb!

@gordonhutchinson2949

Жыл бұрын

I did the same...

@waynestefinashen239

Жыл бұрын

@@gordonhutchinson2949 Dont know why everyone does not do this.

I bought that craftsman r110 30” rear engine rider in 2019 for $899! It’s been a great mower! Haven’t touched it other than to sharpen the blade! I live in Kentucky so the climate is all over the place and it fires right up every spring so far!

I'm running a 11 year old Husky YTH24V48. I've replaced a couple of belts, one spindle and had to reweld the front deck support after an unintended collision with a solid object. The engine is going strong. I dread the day when the old Husky won't get the job done. Current pricing for that model is up $1100 from what I gave for it in 2012. Thanks for the great videos, I've learned a lot!

The sticker shock has thus far deterred me from replacing my 16 year old Husqvarna, but the speed of a ZT is definitely is siren song having roughly 7 acres to keep up with. But so far despite using it more like a brush mower I've only had to replace 1 spindle.

@noname-oe9jy

9 ай бұрын

That inflation's going through everything. Everything has doubled in price or more.

I'm glad i bought my Murray Select 42" 17.5hp Briggs back in 2019 for $900, brand new on clearance at Walmart and still running and cutting today.😊

@philliphall5198

Жыл бұрын

Can’t beat the old Murray I’ve put several new engine on last year and expect to do the same this year

@thsarethbreaks

Жыл бұрын

@@philliphall5198 well its been 4 years since i boughtit,with the original battery and i haven't had any problem with cranking it.

Bought an ikon 52 and I really enjoy this zero turn mower. Thanks

I think it is awesome to see a women doing mechanical work!! love it!!

One other thing to watch out for on the John Deere is to avoid those plastic transmissions on the lower-end models. Easy to spot, just look at from behind and you'll see that plastic housing around the rear axle.

@sandasturner9529

Жыл бұрын

Good looking out

@yoyo762

Жыл бұрын

The pot metal transaxles are bad enough. But plastic......yikes.

@disco4535

Жыл бұрын

Which series doesnt have that?

@petezereeeah

Жыл бұрын

The plastic manual trans was on the JD E100, and was discontinued 2021. All JD trans are hydrostatic now.

@JaxT83

Жыл бұрын

@@disco4535 you don’t get rid of the k46 plastic trans until the ~$6000 x380 or x390. And the x380 still as an internal oil filter. The x390 has an external filter. I think both are k58. Then the x500 series moves up to the much beefier k72 with diff lock. I just went through this and ended up just getting an older shaft driven diesel deere for less money. Take a look at models like the gt225/235/245, gx325/335/345/355 or like an LX255. Those are all 900-3500ish depending on model/location/condition and have beefier transmissions, some with diff lock.

I’m looking for a zero turn but will not be buying new. Here in Canada, out used are more expensive (and that’s for 5-8 or years old or more) than the new one you showed us in the video. I’d gladly take a fixer upper and put an engine or something in it. Thanks for another informative video!

@barbwire4879

Жыл бұрын

Get a X mark

Remarkable, I just changed a spindle on my 1 yo 42 inch husky.

Saving up for a SCAG. Thanks for this video

I send out a message via the neighborhood social media from time to time, and have got so much outdoor power stuff “destined for the trash”. Most of it was nearly in new condition .. just needed a carb kit or cleaning, etc. (ethanol gas disease). 😮

Its literally a snowstorm here today. I think I'm safe for quite a while. Bout 3 feet of snow on the ground at the moment.

Awesome video my thoughts exactly we both agree on stamped decks and for the most part all engines are good just take care of them!

Mine is a 90’s Wizard, basically an MTD. I bought it off my uncle. It was in rough shape. Single cylinder Briggs blew up, replaced it with a V Twin. New belts, blades, paint, seat, wiring, muffler, spindles, tires, and rewired it. Runs great, and didn’t cost me over $500 all together.

That was excellent, Chickanic! Thanks for the great information... Getting ready to buy a zero turn and thought I had to go with the Deere but I'm taking your advice on the beefier Ariens. (I'm rough on equipment): )

I have a 20 year old craftsman lt2000 with a single cylinder Kohler 17hp Command Pro. The engine is great. Still going strong.

@chrism6952

11 ай бұрын

I have the same thing. So much stuff is broke on it but it runs and I cant afford another one.

Back in 2018 I bought a Toro SS5000 Timecutter Zero Turn. It's been great so far. Normal maintenance , blade replacement, oil changes, etc. are cheap to perform. Stamped deck has survived 5 years so far with no rust out. Had to replace spindles due to noisy bearings but the replacements are about $70 for all 3. The jewel on the SS5000 is the Toro designed and built 26.5 HP vertical twin engine. This thing is a powerhouse! Easy starting, quick to warm up and never quits. Even the battery lasted 4 years before requiring replacement. This was a great deal at $3200 back in 2018.. I imagine they cost more now but this one seems to be worth it...

I have a ariens I bought 3 years go now that I bought new and have had zero issues . Definitely dont regret buying it. They also have a small battery

This site is always worth a thumbs-up, but it's sure discouraging to see what passes for equipment now. The Tecumseh on my 45-year-old Garden Way still runs strong, although the spindles on the mower itself have been replaced several times. The engine is also a single cylinder, a type of engine that is perfectly reliable if it's built properly. Tens of millions of one cylinder motorcycles and older lawn care equipment have been superbly reliable since forever. We're just being dealt crap these days.

Yeah I see how these mowers have significantly gone up in price in last 2-3 years and they can just sit on the lot as far as I'm concerned.

@sunbeam8866

Жыл бұрын

I've never bought a new riding or walk-behind mower. All of my yard equipment, along with most of the appliances in my home, were bought cheaply used, or were curbside rescues. Nearly all have made it to at least 20 years and are still working. There has been such a bumper-crop of shoddy design and manufacture over the past 10 years, only now 'enhanced' by outrageous post-pandemic prices!

@sydecarnutz972

Жыл бұрын

Keeps me motivated to maintain my old LT1000. Can't afford to replace that old beast! new one is nowhere near as good either!

@ksavage681

Жыл бұрын

Keep repairing what you have, they'll get the message.

I have ariens I bought about 3 years ago for my lawn business, and as of right now it has 570 hours on it and have had very little issues with it, only problem I really have had are the front tires, otherwise I can’t complain about it. I will be getting another one after this one.

Got me a craftsman from 1987 26 or 28 inch deck I forget but still running like a champ

Hey Chickanic..on that exmark you have on the trailer don't paint the fuel tanks..use Kiwi liquid shoe polish instead ..it won't flake or peel you will be amazed..I've used it in so many applications ..try it you'll see..just make sure the tanks are really clean..Cheers 🥂🥂🥂🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@5roundsrapid263

Жыл бұрын

There’s a spray called Back to Black I’ve seen at auto parts stores. It’s made for faded bumpers and trim, but it should work for tanks, too.

@rodneybrand8521

Жыл бұрын

@@5roundsrapid263 I've used that before..it didn't last for me..used it on my 07 F-150 cowl screens mirrors and running boards about a month they needed it again..the shoe polish has been on it for about a year..and it still looks great..a lot cheaper..lol.. i don't tell everyone because they might laugh..Cheers 🍺🍺🇺🇸🇺🇸

@carlmorgan8452

Жыл бұрын

Who cares about looks ..... just run

@rodneybrand8521

Жыл бұрын

@@carlmorgan8452 well Carl...if I'm buying a used mower i don't want one that looks like it's been stored outside..if you don't believe it try selling one good running mower that looks bad .. It won't happen..i know this because i fix and resell them.

I turned the stamped deck on my 50 inch White Horse rider to a fabricated deck as various parts developed cracks and holes. Most of the reinforcing was around the spindles as you might expect.

husqvarna 46 rider here,...was a return paid 1300. had choke outa adjustment hard start,...magneto air gap excessive,i changed wheel bushings to actual bearings,after fixing a few issues its been reliable, i also added a tubular bumper, i keep the deck pressure washed,and use wd40 😊...i also added L.E.D headlamp bulbs,

Very impressed by your breadth of knowledge.