I'm having a tough time deciding in choosing a lawn mower. Can you please help?
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All lawn mowers are 42 inch cut zero turn radius and come from a major retailer like Lowe's and Home Depot. Is it better to purchase a lawn mower directly from the company dealer (ex. buy a John Deer from a John Deer dealer) and which one of these lawn mowers will be the most durable?
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From my personal experience, I find the Briggs & Stratton and Honda the most reliable, with the Koedler doing well in third. Durability wise, nothing beats a John Deere.
Home Cheapo or Lower's are probably you best bet, unless you can get it direct cheaper from the manufacturer or dealer. It would take some comparison shopping. Usually around Father's day (upcoming) they offer some great deals on these in any of these places - check your newspaper circular for the best deal.
Also don't rule out "refurbed" if you are looking for a bargain - that is how I got my last mower for about 1/2 of what it retailed for normally...
it depends on the amount of money you want to spend. otherwise i would go to john deer
I've found that honda seems to make the most reliable engines, but as for entire mowers and durability "nothing runs like a deere." i know that this is simply anecdotal, but my grandfather has a 42" john deere purchased in 1973 that still runs as well as his 2003 that he purchased simply because of the added features. he had to have some engine work done about 10 years ago, but other than that he has had no problems. if you are looking for longevity i'd certainly go with the deere.
Lots of factors. Kubota, the up and comer is known for durability and excellant maintence. Plus if you buy from Lowes or Home Depot, if any thing happens guess where they want you to take it? Yep! Right back there so Johnny the high school junior takng motor shop can do the "warranty" work. Go with a reputable dealer no matter what you get.
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