Yes guys, I got it bad. Here's the deal....My 78 year old mother's 20 year old Lowe's special is close to riding into the sunset. Yes, she still get's out there and mows, but I am slowly trying to rotate myself into that duty. I had thought about just hanging onto my CC GT2550, and just leaving it up there for "both" of us to use. But now...what a perfect opportunity to look for my second John Deere!!! What would be your thoughts on a tractor that meets the following criteria: Mowing only, about .75 acre relatively flat lot, with lots of trees. Highly maneuverable would be a priority, but also want to get something that would be nice to own down the road. Budget would be lower than what I had on my 445, but the capabilities needn't be as high either. Give me your suggestions!!! Craigslist has an LX280 w/186 hours, 48" deck, asking $2250. No rush to get something, but just want you guy's opinion on what to look for, and what to avoid. As usual, thanks in advance for all the great input
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Good to know. Craigslist seems to have several LT133's or LT155's at a price point I can work with. And to be honest, mowing is probably all it will ever do. The GT's and GX's would be awesome down the road, but budget constraints may take precedence at this time.
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I sold this 1 for $800 kind of wish i would of kept it ..it really was a nice little machine
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Anything from an LX255-289AWS, a GT225 or GT235, or as others have said a 425 with AWS. And I'm glad to see another CC GT2550 owner as well.
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Just a quick search and found this one. Other than the hp rating, is there any other differences between 133's and 155's?
http://greensboro.craigslist.org/grd/4183141558.html
Wow! I definitely got a LATE start to this party, you are at the other end of the spectrum for sure!!!
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JD 345 with power steering, power lift with a 44" Piranha Mulching/Rear Discharge Deck
No worries of hitting anything with the discharge shield on the mower deck and you can spin around the tractor with just your pinky finger.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-NICE-2...-2001-JOHN-DEERE-345-RIDING-MOWER-/161176811788?pt=Tractors&hash=item2586e2f90c
345's are liquid cooled and run much quieter then the air cooled mowers, your Mom will thank you.
No worries of hitting anything with the discharge shield on the mower deck and you can spin around the tractor with just your pinky finger.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-NICE-2...-2001-JOHN-DEERE-345-RIDING-MOWER-/161176811788?pt=Tractors&hash=item2586e2f90c
345's are liquid cooled and run much quieter then the air cooled mowers, your Mom will thank you.
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I know lol, I just kinda threw my opinion out there without reading the rest.
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No, not a reference to your answer at all, just the age that you became interested in John Deere's. I wait for retirement, you got started before you can drive. Lol. Thanks for the input!
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Lol no problem. My neighbors dont mind me driving around the neighborhood, cause they all go around on their bikes and ATVs. I could drive the Ford tractor when I was little and I've even been driving the cars and trucks a little. The next step is to learn how drive the old F-600 with a 5-speed :fing32:
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20 year run on the Lowes Special is worthy of a little respect :fing32:
I'm curios about what mom thinks about all this. She might want her lowes special fixed back up for another 20 years. My parents even my dad aren't able to mow the grass anymore and they are younger than your mom. Trust me you would rather see her mowing the grass than sitting inside feeling useless. Let her mow for as long as she's able and be glad she can :fing32:
I'm curios about what mom thinks about all this. She might want her lowes special fixed back up for another 20 years. My parents even my dad aren't able to mow the grass anymore and they are younger than your mom. Trust me you would rather see her mowing the grass than sitting inside feeling useless. Let her mow for as long as she's able and be glad she can :fing32:
Just what you said. I think she would be O.K. with a new mower as long as it's easy enough to operate. I'll get some pics of the Lowe's special. It's quite amazing the things that last, when they really shouldn't. This has truly been a gas and go mower! Oil change? What's that?
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Oh! Don't I know it! You wouldn't believe how long it has been like that.....:dunno:
I know.....I know....but the thing is she's still working, or was???? I think that zip tie might be factory. If not, it's been there a loooooong time.
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I've seen far worse after 20 years. Looks like it held up quite well IMO. Heck a good bath and cleaning may bring forth a whole new perspective on it :thThumbsU
I'm guilty of being sentimental I reckon. Anything that takes a beating for 20 years deserves a second chance I think. It's just hard for me to scrap old faithful equipment
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