11-22-2014, 01:52 PM
I've always bought the riding mower with the "lug nut" type rear wheels, instead of the "wheelbarrow" type rim, along with the sturdiest mower deck I could find. Grew up with a Sears 12 horse, 1/8 inch steel sheet mower deck, impossible to find these days. My newer version is a 26 horse Sears with a 48 inch deck. I have used it on rolling hills and It's a little light on hills for power/traction, mower deck is OK as long as you don't hit rocks, then the mower blade shaft mandrel snaps. Look at what might break/wear frequently and order extras right away along with an extra drive belt to save you grief! I mentioned the Sears, as I am to believe they are a "Husqvarna" manufacture with "Sears" tagging. Another point to look into if buying is to find out who actually manufactures mower for the brand name.
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