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ccroad


Joined: Mar 15, 2005
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I got great advice on a snowblower...now i need the same for a lawnmower
Original Message   Mar 15, 2005 9:12 am
During the late fall of last year I got great advice on a Ariens 926DLE. It worked great when the snow was deeper than 2 inches. Below that height and it was a snow spitter.

Anyway. I am in the market for a new lawnmower. I would like to purchase from the same local retailer I bought my snowblower. Below are the models I will be looking into.

1. Toro 20057 Personal Pace, $650 (not at retailer I prefer but thought it should be included)

2. Snapper - Hi-Vac (P217018bv s/p), $569

3. Ariens - SLM 21SW, $539

What are your feelings about these 3 models?

What are the advantages/disadvantages of a straight axel and swivel casters?

Are the leaf shredder kits worthwhile?

The toro has a cast aluminum deck while the other 2 are steel. Are the aluminum decks more prone to cracking and bending compared to the steel decks.

Are there stripping rollers available for these mowers?

Please add any other info that may be helpful

Thanks in advance

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snowshoveler


tides in dirts out surfs up

Location: bridgewater nova scotia...aka the swamp
Joined: Jan 3, 2003
Points: 1261

Re: I got great advice on a snowblower...now i need the same for a lawnmower
Reply #7   Mar 15, 2005 8:29 pm
well any of those three mowers will provide you with a lifetime of service ....

however Snowremover made an exellent point   . if you have a NEW lawn then get yourself a low buck special and use it till you have your lawn in tip top shape.

then make the big purchase and enjoy it forever.

it only takes 1 rock or survey stake to ruin a mower ,dosent matter how good it is they cant stand that stuff.

Snowremover ...you get extra points in my book for this special tip.

 i see way to many new mowers destroyed by this very problem every year...

Marshall,Chris ,Rob somebody put that tip right up front please please please.

later chris 

craftsman 10/28 snowblower with tracks   husky 372xpg chainsaw   sachs dolmar bc212 bushsaw   mondo trimmer   monster tractor with trailer    cheep wheelbarro and couple shovels and a partridge in a pear tree 
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