Re: Re: Small Garden Tractor Advice
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Posted by Ford Man on August 13, 1998 at 11:39:51:
In Reply to: Re: Small Garden Tractor Advice posted by Ford Man on August 13, 1998 at 11:25:17:
: : I'm looking to buy a small (<20HP) garden tractor w/PTO to use primarily to mow less than 1/2 acre, blow snow off a large driveway, light hauling, and perhaps do some tilling. I'm avoiding the newer "Craftsman/MTD/NOMA lawn tractors" and am looking for an older, more heavy duty one. I am looking at primarily Cub Cadets, Bolens, WheelHorse, Simplicity, Gravely and John Deeres. Availability of parts and attachments, in addition to the performance of the tractor is a big factor in the decision. : : Any advice on specific ones to look for or to avoid? : : Any recommendation
Kent,
I would stay away from the Cub Cadet as they have a poor repair history . The same goes for Bolens.
Simplcity is a very good tractor but I have heard that parts are high. The same goes for John Deere.
Wheel Horse tractors seem to be very good .Don't know about Gravely.I have used a 1988 Craftsman
for some pretty rough mowing . It does not have a PTO though.
Good Luck,
Ford Man
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