What I bought today instead of a 20 inch iMac Intel coreduo

[Lionheart]

I needed the riding mower far more than an iMac, and it's almost as much fun. I only got a fourth of my 6 acres done, but there's still tomorrow morning. Cost just a bit more than an iMac, but less than the equivalent John Deere, with 2 more horsepower (same engine make and design-Briggs and Stratton). Now to get the matching cup that locks down into the built in cup holder. It even comes with a lighter plug and cell phone holder Got it at Lowe's, where they were selling like a new Harry Potter release. There were three of these when I got there. I got the last one I'll take a real picture of my new toy tomorrow, but this link will have to do for now

[mwfanelli]

I needed the riding mower far more than an iMac, and it's almost as much fun. I only got a fourth of my 6 acres done, but there's still tomorrow morning. Cost just a bit more than an iMac, but less than the equivalent John Deere, with 2 more horsepower (same engine make and design-Briggs and Stratton). Now to get the matching cup that locks down into the built in cup holder. It even comes with a lighter plug and cell phone holder Got it at Lowe's, where they were selling like a new Harry Potter release. There were three of these when I got there. I got the last one I'll take a real picture of my new toy tomorrow, but this link will have to do for now:

Does it boot MacOS-Gasoline?

[Lionheart]

Does it boot MacOS-Gasoline?

Nope. But I bet it'd be cheaper than real gas
Just got done mowing the more visible half of my 6 acres. Still have 2/3's of a tank left (it's a 5 gallon tank), put 2.2 miles on my Husqee so far. Here's a pic of the real deal.

[JSPhoto]

I got a new rider three weeks ago, the day my old rider blew up. I got the elcheapo Bolens at Lowes. Even at that it takes 1/8th the gas and 1/2 the time to cut the grass now. The old Craftsman is sitting in the yard taking up space, at least till I find another motor for it and then it will be my "Yard Tow Truck" which save the lawn as driving a 6,400lb truck on the soggy yard is tough on the yard. The ruts just don't go away My yard is so bad I got the new mower stuck the second time I mowed, and it didn't look wet in that spot.

JS

[Lionheart]

The ruts just don't go away My yard is so bad I got the new mower stuck the second time I mowed, and it didn't look wet in that spot.
JS

There were a couple of soggy spots where I made some ruts too. Almost got stuck a couple of times cutting too close to the pond. What I hate is missing a rock in the grass-nothing like having to dismantle the mower and sharpen blades-echh.

[JSPhoto]

Fortunately i don't have a rock problem unless I mowe the driveway , but I do have to dodge doggie toys and run over a zillion pinecones which sometimes sound like rocks. I cheat for doing sharpening and other undercarriage service. I built a ramp and sharpen the blades with a die grinder (air powered) without removing them. OK, I'm lazy I guess I "could" use the impact and take the blades off....but why bother when it takes one quick pass to knock off the nicks
I really am lazy, there is only a half acre to mowe, but I can't push a mower that far

Whatch out for those ponds! A guy at the campground drove a new mower into a lake

JS

[Lionheart]

Wow. Thanks for the tip. Next time I pass by the auto parts store, I'll pick up some ramps, and get a grinding stone for my cordless drill.
Leon

[zrfraser]

This is the mower I use to cut my schools atheletic fields. 6ft cut, can cut a soccer field in less than 30 mins. Baseball in 45.

[JSPhoto]

Wow. Thanks for the tip. Next time I pass by the auto parts store, I'll pick up some ramps, and get a grinding stone for my cordless drill.
Leon

hehehe, anytime Leon.....I have all kinds of tips, for photography, mowing, cars/trucks, and race cars

JS

[paulnj]

Leon, as long as you check and change the oil and keep the air filter clean ,that machine will last much longer than a computer ;) I know because I was a small engine mechanic for 4 years.Lowes makes a mint on those machines because they buy warehouses full at a time !

[Lionheart]

Sweet. How does it do crunching small branches and brush? Tricycle design though...might not be suitable for uneven terrain and 10-15 degree inclines. Otherwise, 72 inch cut...that would cut my mowing time in half. :-)

[Lionheart]

Thanks Paul. Definitely plan on keeping up this baby. I don't want to buy another one of these for 10 years-I'd rather buy computers and camera gear. :-)

[zrfraser]

Small brachches aren't really a problem, and it is rated for an incline of 30 degrees, but I have done a little at 40 degrees. Its pretty stable and I forgot to mention we also have a 7 foot version as well. Gotta love the husky too.

[TTT]

Yeah, that thing'll do small branches easily. We had a smaller ride-on once, and it could handle all kinds of stuff I thought it wouldn't.
That's a good machine, and you can't go wrong with the Briggs & Stratton engines, they're great.