On Sat, 18 Jun 2005 20:51:45 -0500, Duane Bozarth
wrote:

wrote:

All,

Thanks for the info i'm about to recieve.. This group always gives the
best advice....

I'm getting ready to become a new home owner (1st time). This
house is on a 1acre lot with a view in the country... The lawn is
semi hills (Rolling). More in the front than rear.. However a Grade of
8-10%.. So a powerfull mower is a given. The driveway is 150' long
gravel..

I read over the consumer reports for the riding mowers and the
john deere L111 was the top choice..

I was thinking more on the L118 with a bagger...

The maintance plan seems reasonable...

cost/budget.. $3000 US..

1800.. mower
250.. Bagger
500.. Maintaince
400-500.. Buffer

Has anyone owned a deere that wants to share some info?

Thanks

Joe

Currently have 3--two rear-engine, one old (~40 yr) front, plus 955
utility w/ mid-mount 72". And, of course the farm equipment up to 9600
(335 hp articulated).

Can't be beat. Don't know the model you're speaking of...if you're
mowing the full acre, I'd loot at higher-end Z-radius, probably. On a
smaller lot in TN, however, ran JD small rear engine 30" mower w/ dual
rear bagger on a grade at least that steep. Stay away from "auto" for
the grades, however, as depending on particular design, they won't hold
constant speed on steep slope...

I'd certainly stay away from the "Sabre" line at the BORGs, though, and
go w/ "real" JD green at a JD dealer, either farm or speciality.

Thanks