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John Deere Riding lawn mower a 06-18-2005
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Posted by on June 18, 2005, 8:30 pm
All,

Thanks for the info i'm about to recieve.. This group always gives the
best advice....

I'm getting ready to become a new home owner (1st time). This
house is on a 1acre lot with a view in the country... The lawn is
semi hills (Rolling). More in the front than rear.. However a Grade of
8-10%.. So a powerfull mower is a given. The driveway is 150' long
gravel..

I read over the consumer reports for the riding mowers and the
john deere L111 was the top choice..

I was thinking more on the L118 with a bagger...

The maintance plan seems reasonable...

cost/budget.. $3000 US..

1800.. mower
250.. Bagger
500.. Maintaince
400-500.. Buffer

Has anyone owned a deere that wants to share some info?



Thanks

Joe

Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on June 18, 2005, 9:06 pm

> I was thinking more on the L118 with a bagger...
>
> The maintance plan seems reasonable...
>

> Has anyone owned a deere that wants to share some info?

JD is some of the best around. Think about mulching blades instead of
bagging though. Save the bagger for leaves but use the clippings to help
keep nitrogen in the soil.



Posted by Eric Tonks on June 18, 2005, 9:16 pm
JDs are great, last forever, easy to maintain, have great resale if you need
to sell. I sold a 22 year old JD riding mower for more than a 16 year old
car. Parts are easy to get. One word of advice, buy it from a JD dealer not
a mass marketer such as Home Depot. You will find in most cases a better
selection, ready parts supply, personal service and a negotiable price, just
like buying a car.


>
> > I was thinking more on the L118 with a bagger...
> >
> > The maintance plan seems reasonable...
> >
>
> > Has anyone owned a deere that wants to share some info?
>
> JD is some of the best around. Think about mulching blades instead of
> bagging though. Save the bagger for leaves but use the clippings to help
> keep nitrogen in the soil.
>
>



Posted by on June 18, 2005, 9:57 pm
On Sat, 18 Jun 2005 21:16:07 -0400, "Eric Tonks"

>JDs are great, last forever, easy to maintain, have great resale if you need
>to sell. I sold a 22 year old JD riding mower for more than a 16 year old
>car. Parts are easy to get. One word of advice, buy it from a JD dealer not
>a mass marketer such as Home Depot. You will find in most cases a better
>selection, ready parts supply, personal service and a negotiable price, just
>like buying a car.
>

Good deal.. I thought about direct but didn't know the whole story..

Thanks

>
>>
>> > I was thinking more on the L118 with a bagger...
>> >
>> > The maintance plan seems reasonable...
>> >
>>
>> > Has anyone owned a deere that wants to share some info?
>>
>> JD is some of the best around. Think about mulching blades instead of
>> bagging though. Save the bagger for leaves but use the clippings to help
>> keep nitrogen in the soil.
>>
>>
>


Posted by on June 18, 2005, 9:55 pm
wrote:

>
>> I was thinking more on the L118 with a bagger...
>>
>> The maintance plan seems reasonable...
>>
>
>> Has anyone owned a deere that wants to share some info?
>
>JD is some of the best around. Think about mulching blades instead of
>bagging though. Save the bagger for leaves but use the clippings to help
>keep nitrogen in the soil.
>

good point.. I'll skip the bagger for now.. (fall might be a different
story)...


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