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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 |
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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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Re: Who has decks wider than 22" in a self propelled walk behind mower?
Reply #14 Mar 14, 2005 8:18 pm |
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Re: Who has decks wider than 22" in a self propelled walk behind mower?
Reply #15 Mar 14, 2005 8:19 pm |
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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 |
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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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Re: Who has decks wider than 22" in a self propelled walk behind mower?
Reply #21 Mar 15, 2005 3:03 pm |
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I bought a gear drive Toro 15HPKoh 52in SFS w/ tru trak sulky, brand new for around $3200 and $3400 at the end of 03. There was some back and forth on the price, so I don't remember exactly. Make sure you try before you buy. Did I mention to try before you buy? Well, try to demo the unit on your lot if possibe, if not try it on conditions as close as possible. Narrow decks can sometimes want to dart from side to side on hills, especially side hill mowing. A wider deck is not only more stable but it is easier to control. IMO. I think I forgot to say this, but try to try before you buy. Oh yeah, it was my picture that was big. smaller now, sorry. |
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