Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale this
weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

I find writing 4-digit checks physically painful, but I am also finding
3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to my
allergies, sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that
exposure time would reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to splurge.
Looking for honest opinions about the current sears mowers of this
series. (the red ones, not the gray ones, which are apparently MTD this
year.)

--
aem sends...

aemeijers wrote:
Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale this
weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

I find writing 4-digit checks physically painful, but I am also finding
3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to my
allergies, sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that
exposure time would reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to splurge.
Looking for honest opinions about the current sears mowers of this
series. (the red ones, not the gray ones, which are apparently MTD this
year.)



You might want to ask about the horsepower rating if that part is
important to you. Some lawnmowers aren't what they claim to be. There
was a class action lawsuit over it. My brother is one of those who gets
a few $$ back because of it. This is the first link that popped up
about it: http://tinyurl.com/29olzff

"Dean Hoffman" wrote in message
...
aemeijers wrote:
Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale this
weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

I find writing 4-digit checks physically painful, but I am also finding
3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to my
allergies, sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that
exposure time would reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to splurge.
Looking for honest opinions about the current sears mowers of this
series. (the red ones, not the gray ones, which are apparently MTD this
year.)



You might want to ask about the horsepower rating if that part is
important to you. Some lawnmowers aren't what they claim to be. There
was a class action lawsuit over it. My brother is one of those who gets a
few $$ back because of it. This is the first link that popped up about
it: http://tinyurl.com/29olzff

Sears does not have a good reputation these days. Go for a John Deere, you
won't be sorry. But buy it from a real dealer not a big box store.

aemeijers wrote:
Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale this
weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

I find writing 4-digit checks physically painful, but I am also finding
3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to my
allergies, sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that
exposure time would reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to splurge.
Looking for honest opinions about the current sears mowers of this
series. (the red ones, not the gray ones, which are apparently MTD this
year.)


Here is a link with some reviews. I prefer the manual transmissions,
this one has hydrostatic which most prefer. Check any gates you have to
drive through to make sure it will clear. Riding mowers are riding
mower and if you want a perfect cut well,... a riding mower is a riding
mower and a lot depends on how smooth the yard is.
Evidently you can mow while backing which I find very useful, many
riding mowers you have to by-pass the safety to do that.
Cup holders!!!!!! you might be able to use that if your yard is
smooth enough. It's a one cylinder so it will vibrate more than a
twin. Turning radius is very good for this type of mower.
As for being on sale, Sears always has a sale going.
I say go for it, and buy a six pack of beer so you can use the cup
holder.
Some reviews,
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...=0#reviewsWrap

I don't like the entire Shears system. I used to work for that
company. I'd reccomend a different brand, and maybe buy a used one
from a place that repairs mowers.

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..


"aemeijers" wrote in message
...
Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale
this
weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

I find writing 4-digit checks physically painful, but I am also
finding
3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to my
allergies, sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that
exposure time would reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to
splurge.
Looking for honest opinions about the current sears mowers of this
series. (the red ones, not the gray ones, which are apparently MTD
this
year.)

--
aem sends...

On May 20, 8:07*pm, "EXT" wrote:
"Dean Hoffman" wrote in message

...





aemeijers wrote:
Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. *Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale this
weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

I find writing 4-digit checks physically *painful, but I am also finding
3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to my
allergies, sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that
exposure time would reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to splurge.
Looking for honest opinions about the current sears mowers of this
series. (the red ones, not the gray ones, which are apparently MTD this
year.)

* * You might want to ask about the horsepower rating if that part is
important to you. *Some lawnmowers aren't what they claim to be. * There
was a class action lawsuit over it. *My brother is one of those who gets a
few $$ back because of it. *This is the first link that popped up about
it: *http://tinyurl.com/29olzff

Sears does not have a good reputation these days. Go for a John Deere, you
won't be sorry. But buy it from a real dealer not a big box store.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

My neighbor has a John Deere that is a piece of cr--.

aemeijers wrote:
Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale this
weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

I find writing 4-digit checks physically painful, but I am also finding
3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to my
allergies, sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that
exposure time would reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to splurge.
Looking for honest opinions about the current sears mowers of this
series. (the red ones, not the gray ones, which are apparently MTD this
year.)


Consumer Reports best buys under $2000:
John Deere LA 115
John Deere LA 105
Cub Cadet LTX 1040 13RX90AR
Cub Cadet LTX 1045 13RX91AT
Craftsman 28724 (discontinued) Similar 28914, 28924

CR didn't rate the model you are looking at.

"aemeijers" wrote in message
...
Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale this
weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

Look for a John Deere with a Kawasaki engine. B & S don't last as long or
run as well from my experience.

hr(bob) wrote:
On May 20, 8:07 pm, wrote:
"Dean wrote in message

...





aemeijers wrote:
Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale this
weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

I find writing 4-digit checks physically painful, but I am also finding
3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to my
allergies, sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that
exposure time would reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to splurge.
Looking for honest opinions about the current sears mowers of this
series. (the red ones, not the gray ones, which are apparently MTD this
year.)

You might want to ask about the horsepower rating if that part is
important to you. Some lawnmowers aren't what they claim to be. There
was a class action lawsuit over it. My brother is one of those who gets a
few $$ back because of it. This is the first link that popped up about
it: http://tinyurl.com/29olzff

Sears does not have a good reputation these days. Go for a John Deere, you
won't be sorry. But buy it from a real dealer not a big box store.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

My neighbor has a John Deere that is a piece of cr--.
Hmmm.
I'd say today every thing is crap!

On May 20, 8:25*pm, aemeijers wrote:
Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. *Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale this
weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

I find writing 4-digit checks physically *painful, but I am also finding
3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to my
allergies, sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that
exposure time would reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to splurge.
Looking for honest opinions about the current sears mowers of this
series. (the red ones, not the gray ones, which are apparently MTD this
year.)

--
aem sends...

Have you checked out the returned lawn eqt at Sears?

You might luck out and find a "used" mower for less than 1K.

I bought a $1200 mower from them a few yrs ago for $700.

On 5/20/2010 9:47 PM, hr(bob) wrote:
On May 20, 8:07 pm, wrote:
"Dean wrote in message

...





aemeijers wrote:
Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale this
weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

I find writing 4-digit checks physically painful, but I am also finding
3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to my
allergies, sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that
exposure time would reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to splurge.
Looking for honest opinions about the current sears mowers of this
series. (the red ones, not the gray ones, which are apparently MTD this
year.)

You might want to ask about the horsepower rating if that part is
important to you. Some lawnmowers aren't what they claim to be. There
was a class action lawsuit over it. My brother is one of those who gets a
few $$ back because of it. This is the first link that popped up about
it: http://tinyurl.com/29olzff

Sears does not have a good reputation these days. Go for a John Deere, you
won't be sorry. But buy it from a real dealer not a big box store.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

My neighbor has a John Deere that is a piece of cr--.

I'm not your neighbor but I also have a John Deere that is junk after
only 2 years of very light use (42 hours). Going to Wal-Mart and
purchase a low end no-name mower.

aemeijers wrote:
Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale this
weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

I find writing 4-digit checks physically painful, but I am also finding
3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to my
allergies, sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that
exposure time would reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to splurge.
Looking for honest opinions about the current sears mowers of this
series. (the red ones, not the gray ones, which are apparently MTD this
year.)


I bought a used Sears 4'2 inch mower for $200.00 Changed the oil,
sharpened the blades, put new belts, adjusted and greased it and it runs
trouble free every year. Even put a bagger on it. I had to remove the
deck brakes because they were jamming and preventing disengagement of
the blades. I also bypassed that irritating seat switch.




--
LSMFT

I haven't spoken to my wife in 18 months.
I don't like to interrupt her.

On Thu, 20 May 2010 21:40:33 -0700 (PDT), Ron
wrote:

On May 20, 8:25*pm, aemeijers wrote:
Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. *Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale this
weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

I find writing 4-digit checks physically *painful, but I am also finding
3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to my
allergies, sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that
exposure time would reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to splurge.
Looking for honest opinions about the current sears mowers of this
series. (the red ones, not the gray ones, which are apparently MTD this
year.)

--
aem sends...

Have you checked out the returned lawn eqt at Sears?

You might luck out and find a "used" mower for less than 1K.

I bought a $1200 mower from them a few yrs ago for $700.


Much better deals near the end of summer, patience can save you money.

On 5/20/2010 7:42 PM, Dean Hoffman wrote:
aemeijers wrote:
Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale
this weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

I find writing 4-digit checks physically painful, but I am also
finding 3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to
my allergies, sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that
exposure time would reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to
splurge. Looking for honest opinions about the current sears mowers of
this series. (the red ones, not the gray ones, which are apparently
MTD this year.)



You might want to ask about the horsepower rating if that part is
important to you. Some lawnmowers aren't what they claim to be. There
was a class action lawsuit over it. My brother is one of those who gets
a few $$ back because of it. This is the first link that popped up about
it: http://tinyurl.com/29olzff

a 42" won't need more than about 10 real hp, so i'd say if they are
calling it a 21hp, it's probably making 12 or so. It'll be fine.

--
Steve Barker
remove the "not" from my address to email

On May 20, 7:25*pm, aemeijers wrote:
Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. *Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale this
weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

I find writing 4-digit checks physically *painful, but I am also finding
3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to my
allergies, sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that
exposure time would reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to splurge.
Looking for honest opinions about the current sears mowers of this
series. (the red ones, not the gray ones, which are apparently MTD this
year.)

--
aem sends...

I have one that sounds like a very similar model, purchased about 4-5
years ago. Got about 35 hours on it, and I have been very happy. It
starts first time with no hassle. Plenty powerful enough. Excellent
turning circle. I used to pull a roller behind it and it would mow
and haul that thing with no problem. I changed out the attachment for
mulching (hadn't realized when I purchased that this was an extra cost
option, but not expensive). Foot pedal for reverse is very helpful.
Cruise control function a waste of time, I never use it. At the time
I was planning on a Deere - always prefer to go for the best brand for
something that's going to be around a while - but the extra cost just
didn't justify it in my view. And at this stage, I still think it was
the right decision.

On May 21, 8:51*am, Phisherman wrote:
On Thu, 20 May 2010 21:40:33 -0700 (PDT), Ron
wrote:



On May 20, 8:25*pm, aemeijers wrote:
Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. *Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale this
weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

I find writing 4-digit checks physically *painful, but I am also finding
3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to my
allergies, sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that
exposure time would reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to splurge.
Looking for honest opinions about the current sears mowers of this
series. (the red ones, not the gray ones, which are apparently MTD this
year.)

--
aem sends...

Have you checked out the returned lawn eqt at Sears?

You might luck out and find a "used" mower for less than 1K.

I bought a $1200 mower from them a few yrs ago for $700.

Much better deals near the end of summer, patience can save you money.

I don't think Sears cares when it comes to returns. Mine was bought
right before summer and I'm in FL where some people cut their grass
almost yr round.

"aemeijers" wrote in message
...
Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale this
weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

I find writing 4-digit checks physically painful, but I am also finding
3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to my allergies,
sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that exposure time would
reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to splurge. Looking for honest
opinions about the current sears mowers of this series. (the red ones, not
the gray ones, which are apparently MTD this year.)

--
aem sends...
I have a Craftsman 18 HP, 42" that sold for $999, now into 3rd year. Low
end, pretty basic but it performs great. Starts right up every time--even
after the winter storage period (just run it out of gas and remove battery).
Does everything it is supposed to. Would suggest that you get the mulch kit
(blade etc) with it. Saves a lot of clean up time.
MLD

On May 20, 8:25�pm, aemeijers wrote:
Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. �Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale this
weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

I find writing 4-digit checks physically �painful, but I am also finding
3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to my
allergies, sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that
exposure time would reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to splurge.
Looking for honest opinions about the current sears mowers of this
series. (the red ones, not the gray ones, which are apparently MTD this
year.)

--
aem sends...

A mower is a mower. They all have either a B&S, Kawasaki, Honda or
Tecumseh engine. The engines are all good if you maintain them
properly. The front axles are either stamped sheet metal or cast iron.
The sheet metal ones suck. The decks in the 42" sizes are mostly sheet
metal.

Personally, I would opt for a smaller zero turn. Maybe a Toro or
something comparable if all you're going to do is mow. However, if you
plan on using it to plow snow, a zero turn won't do it.

If you plan on staying at the house you're in now, don't fret over the
cost. Get what you want and it will pay for itself over time, as long
as you maintain it. If you are a person who lacks the ability to
maintain a mower, you might as well go for the cheapest and buy a new
one every few years.

I work on small engine equipment. Brand name don't usually matter as
much as price. A john deere that costs $1200 is just as cheap as a
Sears for $1200.

Hank

On May 21, 2:29*pm, "MLD" wrote:
"aemeijers" wrote in message

... Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. *Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale this
weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

I find writing 4-digit checks physically *painful, but I am also finding
3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to my allergies,
sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that exposure time would
reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to splurge. Looking for honest
opinions about the current sears mowers of this series. (the red ones, not
the gray ones, which are apparently MTD this year.)

--
aem sends...

I have a Craftsman 18 HP, 42" that sold for $999, now into 3rd year. *Low
end, pretty basic but it performs great. *Starts right up every time--even
after the winter storage period (just run it out of gas and remove battery).
Does everything it is supposed to. *Would suggest that you get the mulch kit
(blade etc) with it. *Saves a lot of clean up time.
MLD

Mine came with the munching plug and blades. I bought a catcher/bagger
and the regular blades for it. Not only is the catcher a PITA to a to
attach to the deck, but the tube clogs up to easily. I believe I used
it 3 times and then it just sat in the garage. A wasted $200.

On Fri, 21 May 2010 07:48:31 -0700 (PDT), cubby
wrote Re Seeking opinions on a Sears 42"
lawn tractor:

I have one that sounds like a very similar model, purchased about 4-5
years ago. Got about 35 hours

That's less than 10 hours/year. Not much mowing there to really make
a reliability judgment.

"Vinny From NYC" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 21 May 2010 07:48:31 -0700 (PDT), cubby
wrote Re Seeking opinions on a
Sears 42"
lawn tractor:

I have one that sounds like a very similar model, purchased
about 4-5
years ago. Got about 35 hours

That's less than 10 hours/year. Not much mowing there to really
make
a reliability judgment.


Who makes the Sears lawn tractors nowadays?
--

Ron wrote:
On May 21, 2:29 pm, "MLD" wrote:
"aemeijers" wrote in message

... Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale this
weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.
I find writing 4-digit checks physically painful, but I am also finding
3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to my allergies,
sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that exposure time would
reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to splurge. Looking for honest
opinions about the current sears mowers of this series. (the red ones, not
the gray ones, which are apparently MTD this year.)
--
aem sends...
I have a Craftsman 18 HP, 42" that sold for $999, now into 3rd year. Low
end, pretty basic but it performs great. Starts right up every time--even
after the winter storage period (just run it out of gas and remove battery).
Does everything it is supposed to. Would suggest that you get the mulch kit
(blade etc) with it. Saves a lot of clean up time.
MLD

Mine came with the munching plug and blades. I bought a catcher/bagger
and the regular blades for it. Not only is the catcher a PITA to a to
attach to the deck, but the tube clogs up to easily. I believe I used
it 3 times and then it just sat in the garage. A wasted $200.

Put it on craigslist for $75, take $50!

Nonny wrote:

"Vinny From NYC" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 21 May 2010 07:48:31 -0700 (PDT), cubby
wrote Re Seeking opinions on a Sears 42"
lawn tractor:

I have one that sounds like a very similar model, purchased about 4-5
years ago. Got about 35 hours

That's less than 10 hours/year. Not much mowing there to really make
a reliability judgment.


Who makes the Sears lawn tractors nowadays?

As best I can determine, this year, the red ones are Husqvarna, and the
gray ones are MTD.

--
aem sends....

EXT wrote:

"Dean Hoffman" wrote in message
...
aemeijers wrote:
Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. Some research
online says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their
low-end models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on
sale this weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

I find writing 4-digit checks physically painful, but I am also
finding 3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to
my allergies, sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that
exposure time would reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to
splurge. Looking for honest opinions about the current sears mowers
of this series. (the red ones, not the gray ones, which are
apparently MTD this year.)



You might want to ask about the horsepower rating if that part is
important to you. Some lawnmowers aren't what they claim to be.
There was a class action lawsuit over it. My brother is one of those
who gets a few $$ back because of it. This is the first link that
popped up about it: http://tinyurl.com/29olzff

Sears does not have a good reputation these days. Go for a John Deere,
you won't be sorry. But buy it from a real dealer not a big box store.

Did I mention the 4-digit checks being painful? Deere's start at 1500
around here, for the manual-shift model.

--
aem sends...

Stormin Mormon wrote:
I don't like the entire Shears system. I used to work for that
company. I'd reccomend a different brand, and maybe buy a used one
from a place that repairs mowers.


I looked at the local 'real' mower place, and they had a 4-year-old
low-hour 42" husqvarna for 1100. I was gonna go test drive it, until a
buddy gave me a dope slap and said that was within $200 of a NEW 42"
with similar specs, but a less fancy name. That is when I started wading
through web sites, and learned current sears ARE husqvarna.

--
aem sends...

Ed Pawlowski wrote:

"aemeijers" wrote in message
...
Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale
this weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

Look for a John Deere with a Kawasaki engine. B & S don't last as long
or run as well from my experience.

See comment upstream about Deere being a lot more expensive. I only have
2/3 acre, and don't plan to start a lawn business.

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aem sends...

Ron wrote:
On May 20, 8:25 pm, aemeijers wrote:
Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale this
weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

I find writing 4-digit checks physically painful, but I am also finding
3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to my
allergies, sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that
exposure time would reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to splurge.
Looking for honest opinions about the current sears mowers of this
series. (the red ones, not the gray ones, which are apparently MTD this
year.)

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Have you checked out the returned lawn eqt at Sears?

You might luck out and find a "used" mower for less than 1K.

I bought a $1200 mower from them a few yrs ago for $700.

I'll look again, but I didn't see any used ones in their outside row.
Mebbe on the other side of the building or something. It is a small store.

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Phisherman wrote:
On Thu, 20 May 2010 21:40:33 -0700 (PDT), Ron
wrote:

On May 20, 8:25 pm, aemeijers wrote:
Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale this
weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

I find writing 4-digit checks physically painful, but I am also finding
3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to my
allergies, sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that
exposure time would reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to splurge.
Looking for honest opinions about the current sears mowers of this
series. (the red ones, not the gray ones, which are apparently MTD this
year.)

--
aem sends...
Have you checked out the returned lawn eqt at Sears?

You might luck out and find a "used" mower for less than 1K.

I bought a $1200 mower from them a few yrs ago for $700.


Much better deals near the end of summer, patience can save you money.

I looked a little at the end of last summer- didn't see any killer
deals. And I need/want it NOW. For some reason, my allergies are giving
me a lot more trouble this year.

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aem sends...

On Thu, 20 May 2010 20:25:27 -0400, aemeijers wrote:

Model yt3000/28922, 42", auto tranny, B&S 21 HP. Some research online
says these are OEM'd by Husqvarna, and roughly equal to their low-end
models, at a lower price point. List $1399, but apparently on sale this
weekend for $1299, which sales droid was NOT aware of.

I find writing 4-digit checks physically painful, but I am also finding
3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to my
allergies, sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that
exposure time would reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to splurge.
Looking for honest opinions about the current sears mowers of this
series. (the red ones, not the gray ones, which are apparently MTD this
year.)

Go for it. Bought the identical model last year. Works fine for me. My
guess is longevity is more a factor of fresh gas, fresh oil, and simple
maintenance instead of brand names.

"IGot2P" wrote in message
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On 5/20/2010 9:47 PM, hr(bob) wrote:
On May 20, 8:07 pm, wrote:
"Dean wrote in message

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My neighbor has a John Deere that is a piece of cr--.

I'm not your neighbor but I also have a John Deere that is junk after only
2 years of very light use (42 hours). Going to Wal-Mart and purchase a low
end no-name mower.

I'll agree with this eval of the low quality of current JD consumer
products -- when my JD 135 lawn tractor (gently used and garaged when not in
use) was three years old the paint was peeling off the body in sheets. Now
half of the body is down to bare metal. JD's answer was - "Tough, it's out
of warranty.". Now the local dealer has stopped carrying JD, so if you buy
one from Home Depot or Lowes there's no dealer around for repairs.

"JimR" wrote
Now the local dealer has stopped carrying JD, so if you buy one from Home
Depot or Lowes there's no dealer around for repairs.


Have you searched for a dealer? There are 5 dealers within 30 miles of me.
Closest is 19 miles.

On Thu, 20 May 2010 19:47:57 -0700, hr(bob) wrote:
My neighbor has a John Deere that is a piece of cr--.

That's a "John Oh, Deere" :-)

On Thu, 20 May 2010 20:25:27 -0400, aemeijers wrote:
I find writing 4-digit checks physically painful, but I am also finding
3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to my
allergies, sinuses, and hives. Thinking that perhaps cutting that
exposure time would reduce my allergy problems, I am tempted to splurge.
Looking for honest opinions about the current sears mowers of this
series. (the red ones, not the gray ones, which are apparently MTD this
year.)

Hmm, are you good at taking things apart (and getting them back together
again)? If so, see if you can find a couple of identical old mowers from
Freecycle / Craigslist, and mix 'n match to make something good. Treat it
to some new blades, belts too if needed.

That or buy some goats :-)

aemeijers:

3.5 hours per week behind a push mower physically painful to my
allergies, sinuses, and hives.

Use the money toward hiring a lawn company.

If you really want a riding mower, buy a Toro/Wheelhorse, anything over
$2500 (anything that costs less will be 'branded' but not made by Toro or
John Deere). I've owned two Toros, then bought a John Deere and I've
regretted it everytime I mow.

"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message
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"JimR" wrote
Now the local dealer has stopped carrying JD, so if you buy one from
Home Depot or Lowes there's no dealer around for repairs.


Have you searched for a dealer? There are 5 dealers within 30 miles of
me. Closest is 19 miles.
There are two small-town dealers, each 31 miles away. The first full
service dealer is over 50 miles each way.