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Smitty

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Who has decks wider than 22" in a self propelled walk behind mower?
Original Message Mar 13, 2005 11:17 pm

The only mower wider than 22" that I could find is a Snapper that retails for just over $1,000. It is 26" wide. My problem is my yard is two levels so a rider isn't practical but I have just enough of a yard that I want the widest I can find in a good quality walk behind, self propelled mower.

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Smitty

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Re: Who has decks wider than 22" in a self propelled walk behind mower?
Reply #10 Mar 14, 2005 7:34 pm

Thanks Guys! Once again, I can count on you all for an OPE Education. Your the best!

Marshall

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Re: Who has decks wider than 22" in a self propelled walk behind mower?
Reply #11 Mar 14, 2005 8:11 pm

Smitty,

I remember a discussion of this same subject last year on WTB. I remember saying that I wish someone in the industry would introduce a 28-30" single blade walk behind, with a 9HP Honda, Kawa, Briggs or Robin. It doesn't need a hydro tranny, disc drive or gears are fine with me. Put the deck on chains so it's a floating deck and keep everthing else simple. Make it with a Gator type blade and retail it at 999.00. I think you would sell a ton of them.

robmints

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Re: Who has decks wider than 22" in a self propelled walk behind mower?
Reply #12 Mar 14, 2005 8:15 pm

Gone, but not forgotten.

robmints

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Re: Who has decks wider than 22" in a self propelled walk behind mower?
Reply #13 Mar 14, 2005 8:17 pm

This message was modified Mar 15, 2005 by robmints

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Re: Who has decks wider than 22" in a self propelled walk behind mower?
Reply #14 Mar 14, 2005 8:18 pm

robmints

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Re: Who has decks wider than 22" in a self propelled walk behind mower?
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robmints

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Re: Who has decks wider than 22" in a self propelled walk behind mower?
Reply #16 Mar 14, 2005 8:21 pm

Anybody need a 16HP chain saw?

Marshall

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Re: Who has decks wider than 22" in a self propelled walk behind mower?
Reply #17 Mar 14, 2005 8:26 pm

Rob, you still have that Gravely?

You reminded me..on behave of Dave_in_Ct, who on a trip right now, I know he would post the BCS Products.

robmints

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Re: Who has decks wider than 22" in a self propelled walk behind mower?
Reply #18 Mar 14, 2005 8:31 pm

I sold it to a friend, but I can borrow it or buy it back if I want, or he wants to sell.

That BCS looks like the best thing on the block that you can get new right now. I forgot all about them. On behalf of Dave, Thanks.

bontaiJoe

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Re: Who has decks wider than 22" in a self propelled walk behind mower?
Reply #19 Mar 15, 2005 1:21 pm

Toro (among others) makes commercial self propelled walk behinds also, including the 32" wide unit I posted a link to below. The "T-Bar" floating deck 32" wide mower has a 13 HP Kohler and can be equipped with a sulky. See their website:

http://www.toro.com/professional/lce/prolinegear/tbarfloat/30316.html

These are gonna be expensive, probably more than some lawn tractors, but they will last a looooonnnnng time.

This message was modified Mar 15, 2005 by bontaiJoe

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