Time for a new mower

[PSU4ME]

How many of you guys use cheaper, cross referenced oil filters vs paying the 40% more for the JD version?

http://www.oilfilter-crossreference.com ... /AM125424C

[mnmsrt8]

I'm a dolt. I didn't read he whole thread before I replied.

I absolutely adore this machine. Even with the 42" deck. I ran home early today to give the hair a cut, its been warm and Rainey for the past week. It needed to be mowed. Anyways. I snapped a quick pic.


Obviously early in the season. Its the second now for me. The first I was just screwing around with he toy. The mower itself is big, but I have said other places, its big tall. It handles way better than its size would lead you to believe.

[Riverpilot]

Gotta love Deere green! I'd really like to buy one and use it for lawn cutting and other lawn duties as well as winter snow removal, but I really don't think I have enough room in my garage. Two car garages around here aren't really 2 cars... more like 1.5.

Nice looking dog mnmrst...

[PSU4ME]

Yeah I hear you! My garage barely fits my snowblower let alone this machine with a blower attachment on the front!

[mnmsrt8]

Thanks Pilot. He is more or less a moron. But most of them are.

That shot is actually my Reno from about 2 years ago.

The Deere cuts amazing, and I am really happy with it.

[Pete1313]

Did you have a chance to cut with it today?

[PSU4ME]

Did you have a chance to cut with it today?

No it was still wet all day so I tied down some of the branches on my peach trees and got some cleanup done. Mowing tomorrow!

[Pete1313]

how do you like the new mower?

[PSU4ME]

It's totally legit and I'm glad I listened to you guys. I can really tell the quality difference all around. Got 3 hours on it now and I'm ready for the first oil change so time to put it to good use!




First Cut, next one will be fuller

[Riverpilot]

How's the JD running/working for you PSU? I'm thinking this winter or next spring I'm going to either get a JD rider, like the one you got, or get a JD commercial walk-behind.

The JD 32" or 36" walk-behind would work great, but that rider like yours looks really nice.

[PSU4ME]

How's the JD running/working for you PSU? I'm thinking this winter or next spring I'm going to either get a JD rider, like the one you got, or get a JD commercial walk-behind.

The JD 32" or 36" walk-behind would work great, but that rider like yours looks really nice.

Its running and working just great, just about 10 hours on it now and i just did the first oil change. The engine on it runs really smooth compared to the BS that was on my old D140

Cruise control is about useless for me though, i never get into a big enough sprint that makes it practical.

The only issue i'm having is in some areas it doesn't want to cut the grass good....between thin grass, slopes and the tractor matting it down before it mows, i'm having to learn the best way to cut the different areas but thats more a function of my land geography than the tractor.

I might looking into getting the grooming kit on it soon.

[Riverpilot]

Thanks for the info. Maybe try gator blades? I keep hearing those help with mulching and being able to lift the grass up better.

I have 3 trees, uneven lawn, and a few "tight" areas, which is why I was thinking maybe the 32" JD walk behind would work better for me.

[PSU4ME]

I actually mow my tight areas with my push mower first and then the tractor with everything else. I have about 20 trees to get around and it does a good job