looking for the best new garden/lawn tractor out there.
does anyone have any recommendations <$5K?
not really looking for a zero turn one, it would be nice if it could take attachments just in case future needs require them. needs to be easy to use as well. online reviews don't really help since most of the time people don't write something about it unless its bad. been looking off and on for the last month and learned enough to know I don't know what makes one a great one.
any guidelines people can provide the better, such as:
pros/cons of mower deck width
transmissions
adjustable height of deck
power, what size engine should I consider the minimum?
thanks, any advice is appreciated
What are you intending to do with it? If it's just for mowing larger acreages, the lower-end John Deeres work very well. I bought a JD D130 this summer to mow my 1 acre grass cover around my house, and it works very well. Hydrostatic trans, 22 hp twin motor, 42" deck fully adjustable, etc. I didn't want anything bigger than the 42" deck because of some tight spots I need to negotiate. So far, I am more than satisfied with the tractor. It is very easy to use, anyone could run one with a minimum of instruction.
It will take a number of attachments, such as snow blade, leaf pickups, tow behind aerators, etc. if needed.
Cost was $1900, but they go up in price and capability from there.
You will have to look hard to find a bad review on a John Deer implement.
