SH ride on advice

[carlos]

hi iam looking to buy a used ride on mower for my own use plus hopfully a few cutting jobs.

just after some advice on what to check when veiwing a machine??

i realise new is better but i cant afford/justify it.

also any makes to aviod.

thanks carl.

[easy-lift guy]

If possible see if there is any service history associated with make/model your interested in. That can tell a lot about what has been done and what will be need to be done pretty quick. Otherwise check all of the usual items including tires belts fuel lines wiring carb and fuel tank if the fuel smells spoiled or old, that could be additional work down the road. of course give it a test run and make sure the blade is engaged during this try out. If the engine seems to be struggling during this try out or the transmission is sloppy think twice about the purchase same if it is hydrostatic and check all hydro lines and connections for leaks or cracks. Happy Hunting.

easy-lift guy

[Daniel Jiggins]

hi iam looking to buy a used ride on mower for my own use plus hopfully a few cutting jobs.

just after some advice on what to check when veiwing a machine??

i realise new is better but i cant afford/justify it.

also any makes to aviod.

thanks carl.

 

I have a diesel kubota i was thinking of selling in the spring if interested please p.m me

[chainsawdom]

I have a diesel kubota i was thinking of selling in the spring if interested please p.m me

 

very good mowers avoid hydrastatic drive good when working very expensive when it goes wrong.

[GardenKit]

This is too broad a request to give a sensible answer.

To refine the search, so to speak, a little more info is required.

 

Cutting width, generally 30" 36" 42" 48" 54" 60"

 

Cut & collect, Side discharge, Rear Discharge, Mulch

 

Petrol or Diesel

 

Manual transmission, or Hydrostatic

 

budget

 

supply the answers to these questions and I can offer good advise without writing a book:001_rolleyes:

[Mortimer Firewood]

I would go for an old Etesia mv100 or mvehh there is some good ones about there direct collect so you can cut long wet grass with out blocking and still get a good cut on lawns there are a couple on e bay. We use newer models commercially putting 400+ hours a year on and never have problems.

[WoodED]

i agree etesia is the ideal machine. even the push mowers are awsome,

[GardenKit]

I agree that Etesia make good ride-ons, I dont get many in for service but have been impressed with them. They are however a bit expensive when bought new and tend to be sold to commercial users.

 

I do get a fair few Etesia walk behind mowers in for service and I really can't see why people think they are so special. The handlebars are unstable, the levers are poor, the wheels go all wobbly.

 

In my opinion the John Deere (Sabo) mowers are far stronger.

 

The John Deere garden tractors are also excellent.

[WoodED]

I agree that Etesia make good ride-ons, I dont get many in for service but have been impressed with them. They are however a bit expensive when bought new and tend to be sold to commercial users.

 

I do get a fair few Etesia walk behind mowers in for service and I really can't see why people think they are so special. The handlebars are unstable, the levers are poor, the wheels go all wobbly.

 

In my opinion the John Deere (Sabo) mowers are far stronger.

 

The John Deere garden tractors are also excellent.

 

they are the only mower that i have used that pick all the grass up when long and wet, and fill the grass box right to the brim, the box also clipss on quickly, the 'full' indicator is also handy,, and as for the handle being unstable isnt true, havnt tried the newer style but havnt had any problems with mine and my one was abused befor i got it, mine could do with replaceing tho, (2001 model) it has the old suzuki 2 stroke engine and tis running abit poor at the mo.

[Tyz05]

They all have pros and cons, avoid hydrostatic.