You novices, feel free to look it over so you will get an idea as to what range you could be expecting to pay for your mower. But, keep in mind, the accessories, like mulchers, baggers, tillers, etc., will add up. Good luck. Please let me know if you find your own Hank Hill and I will compile a list of them all across the U.S. for future novices. And now, without further adieu; The Top Five Riding Lawn Mowers of 2009. (according to my considered opinion) The 42-inch John Deere LA115, $1,650, is the budget model in John Deere's series of lawn tractors. It is good on smaller yards, up to 1.5 acres, and has an even cutting and bagging performance ( optional bagging kit). The John Deere LA115 is also good at mulching (optional mulching plug). Extras include an adjustable seat and headlights and an automatic transmission. The Cub Cadet ZTT 42, $2,700, is less expensive and cuts as evenly as the John Deere X304 and tests show that it side-discharges clippings better, but doesn't mulch them as well as the John Deere X304. Lawn experts say mulching clippings is better since the clippings fertilize the lawn. The Poulan Pro54, Mod.# PBGT26HP54, $2,737, has a 54- inch cut and a 26 HP Briggs and Stratton V-Twin
You novices, feel free to look it over so you will get an idea as to what range you could be expecting to pay for your mower. But, keep in mind, the accessories, like mulchers, baggers, tillers, etc., will add up. Good luck. Please let me know if you find your own Hank Hill and I will compile a list of them all across the U.S. for future novices. And now, without further adieu; The Top Five Riding Lawn Mowers of 2009. (according to my considered opinion) The 42-inch John Deere LA115, $1,650, is the budget model in John Deere's series of lawn tractors. It is good on smaller yards, up to 1.5 acres, and has an even cutting and bagging performance ( optional bagging kit). The John Deere LA115 is also good at mulching (optional mulching plug). Extras include an adjustable seat and headlights and an automatic transmission. The Cub Cadet ZTT 42, $2,700, is less expensive and cuts as evenly as the John Deere X304 and tests show that it side-discharges clippings better, but doesn't mulch them as well as the John Deere X304. Lawn experts say mulching clippings is better since the clippings fertilize the lawn. The Poulan Pro54, Mod.# PBGT26HP54, $2,737, has a 54- inch cut and a 26 HP Briggs and Stratton V-Twin