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mows2much
Location: Maine
Joined: Apr 24, 2005
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Looking for a mower 36" and under
Original Message Apr 24, 2005 2:09 pm |
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I have a few accounts this year that are going to require me to enter through a gate I have been looking at the exmark metro with a fixed deck and gear drive. I am not sure if I want to spend the money on a machine that is this small. I would rather have a metro hp with the floating deck and hydro in a 48" or 52". I am takeing these lawns over from a friend getting out of mowing. He says that I should be able to pick up another 10-15 accounts once the people see me mowing. He said that people were always asking if he could do there lawns also. I don't want to get something that I will have to upgrade if I do end up with 15-20 accounts that require a 36" or smaller deck. I want to buy from a local dealer. The local dealers that I know of carry Exmark, Scag, Toro, Ariens, JD and Husky. Where should I start?
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Dave___in___CT
 
Deliberate often...
...decide once...
Location: West-Central Connecticut
Joined: Sep 17, 2002
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Re: Looking for a mower 36" and under
Reply #4 Apr 24, 2005 5:45 pm |
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Hi m2m... I agree... buy once... buy right... when getting started... I'd prefer a 48" hydro-drive commercial mower at least... for speed... but... do what fits best for U ! Well... how much lawn in those gate-constricted yards ??? Little ? A-lot ? Worth it ? Will a cheap 21" inch push mower do it without toooo much time ? Why do you think these jobs are being "given" away ? Start where you can... with what you can justify... Mowing $$$ net income= time spent on the job and equipment and overhead... don't overbuy for a few "tough" jobs... ...There may likely be another way into these yards with a wider mower... the mower you can really justify... Look and be inventive !... How about ramps (that you can use elsewhere) over the gate ... ? Helicopeter ? hoist? two strong guys lifting ? Wider or no gate ? Tunnel ? Thru a neighbor's yard ? From China ? LOL...   Dave...
Whether you think you can or you can't... you're right.Henry Ford  BCS Tractor & snowblower
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cleanmaxx_brian
"At least I am enjoying the ride"
Location: Wantagh, Long Island, NY
Joined: Mar 12, 2005
Points: 231
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Re: Looking for a mower 36" and under
Reply #5 Apr 24, 2005 5:54 pm |
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Yup, that would be me I must say I am VERY VERY happy with this Bradley machine!!! After a few adjustments to make it fit my hands better, and a little practice, you can have GREAT cuts!!! Price was $1550 with tax and delivery! This is a shot from today 4/24/05  And this is the machine that did it!!!!  And the other side... 
Brian ChangAriens 8526LE, Bradley 32" 12.5HP walk behind mower, Echo BP200 blower, Troy Built 4.5HP Pressure Washer, Craftsman 4.5HP Yard Vac, Homelite line trimmer, Scotts 21" high wheel mower, MTD 3.5HP Edger.
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trevino
Joined: Apr 9, 2007
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it's for sell
Reply #10 Apr 9, 2007 11:00 pm |
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i have a wright stander 32" which happens to be the perfect size for any project. this mower is reliable and powerfull with it's 15 kawasaki engine. this mower has only 90 hours of operation. i bought the mower less than a year ago to use in my landscaping business, but no long has use for the machine. i no longer do maintanence. i paid $4700 for the mower, and i'm asking $3900. call and lets make a deal. tony 2142130433 |
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