Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Being kinda new here, I figured it would be kinda cool to share some pictures of your OPE collection  and describe what kind of yard you have. I will start it off:

I live in Wantagh Long Island NY. My house is on a corner and my property is 85 x 112 ft. (lots of sidewalk!) And around here, it is a contest to see who has the nicest yard Lots of people hire it done and I used to do the same for 2 years but the pro's can never do as good of a job as me  The Pressure Washer, Mower, Snowblower, and the Echo blower were all purchase since I joined this awesome  forum!  Look what you guys have done!!!!

Outdoor Power Equipment group shots. I just cleaned up all my equipment and changed the oil/filters and gave them all the once over. Back row From left to right...

Troy Built 4.75HP pressure washer, 4.5HP Craftsman Yard Vac, MTD 3.5HP edger, Bradley 32" 12.5 HP Mower, Ariens 8.5HP Snowblower...

Front row: Homelite line trimmer (cheap but it works) and Echo BP200 Blower

So far, I am very happy with this equipment (The Snow Blower has not been used yet) The only thing I would have purchased different is my line trimmer. I would have went with an Echo straight shaft.

OK...Now I showed you mine, lets see yours!!!

WOW!!! What a collection! And you are just a home owner correct?

How big is your property? Are you happy with each and every one or do you ever wish you bought a different model?

Nice taste in the vehicles and Sears lawn tractor and Toro brands.  They all look like there ready to tear something up. 

Yup, just a homeowner...about 3/4 acre but with dreams of owning more.  As I tell everyone, if I didn't have to work for a living, I'd be mowing lawns, it's just something I (like the rest of us) truly enjoy.

The only change I would make in my equipment today is that instead of the tractor, I'd take a good hard look at a ZTR.  I considered one a couple of years ago but didn't get it because I wanted one with individual pumps and wheel motors rather than the dual intergrated hydros that most residential units have (the Snappers with separate pumps/motors weren't around then), couldn't justify the price or size of a commercal unit, and didn't want to buy used (I like having a warranty).  When the trimmer goes (it's a cheap Deere (Homelite) that shows no signs of slowing down), I'll probably replace it with an Echo, Stihl or the like.

The other evening, I told my wife I was depressed...with the addition of the backpack blower, I had basically obtained all of the OPE I really wanted...but after thinking about it, I still don't have a pressure washer...

LL

Ohhhhh Presure Washer = FUN  FUN  FUN!!!

I am going to be buying a preasure washer in a couple months. I am looking at a Black & Decker 1600 PSI model as its only going to be for home use and I don't need alot of PSI.

I was at Lowes a month or so ago and they had one of those big pressure washers with a 13HP Honda GX on clearance for $500, regularly around $1,000.  It was as-is but the only thing I could find wrong was that it was missing the hose assembly and any attachments it may have come with.  There was most likely nothing wrong with it as there had clearly never been any fuel in the tank.  I'm still kicking myself for not buying it.

I think it may have been this one.

LL

Hi LL.

 Just wondering how you like your Husqvarna 145 backpack blower. Thats the model I've been eyeing up, but haven't had a chance to test one yet. Does it have the power to move most debris and how is it to operate for an extended period of time. And if you don't mind me asking, how much did it cost you?

                                                                             Thanks,    Kevin

Kevin,

Here's the story behind the blower:  The story behind the blower

I'm still waiting for one part which should be here next Wednesday.  I haven't fired it up yet but I'll let you know when I do.

LL

Thanks LL. I remember reading reading about that now. Good deal. Well, when you get it going let us know how it performs.

                                                                                      Thanks again,    Kevin

Brian,

How's that Craftsman Yard Vac work? I see them at Sears everytime I'm there, they stick them where you have to walk right buy them, you can't miss them at the Sears here. I always wondered how they did.