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Chris223 · 07-04-08, 08:43

Lawn... I don't know, but we have 3.5 acres to mow

Tractor... Ariens GT-18, 48" cut I think and a 18HP Briggs I think. My dad bought it back in 1983 (2 yrs before I was born) and she still runs great.

Push... Craftsman - probably 13 years old or more

Trimmer... Craftsman Weedwacker - about 13 years old

Despite the abuse of 3.5 acres, we take really good care of our stuff and usually get a good long life out of what we buy. Plus I want to avoid needing to purchase something new, as the stuff made today is CRAP compared to the quality of some of the stuff we have that's 10-15 years old and still running like new. Tractor wise, Deere X series is the only thing I could buy that's heavy duty enough for the abuse our tractor goes through, especially considering the VERY hilly terrain.

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Chris223 Registered User Chris223 is offline Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York Posts: 278	Re: Lawn Care Lawn... I don't know, but we have 3.5 acres to mow Tractor... Ariens GT-18, 48" cut I think and a 18HP Briggs I think. My dad bought it back in 1983 (2 yrs before I was born) and she still runs great. Push... Craftsman - probably 13 years old or more Trimmer... Craftsman Weedwacker - about 13 years old Despite the abuse of 3.5 acres, we take really good care of our stuff and usually get a good long life out of what we buy. Plus I want to avoid needing to purchase something new, as the stuff made today is CRAP compared to the quality of some of the stuff we have that's 10-15 years old and still running like new. Tractor wise, Deere X series is the only thing I could buy that's heavy duty enough for the abuse our tractor goes through, especially considering the VERY hilly terrain.