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How good are they and how are their Zero Point turn machines for longevity. Have a John Deere 314 that cut 3 acres+ of grass and hauled since new in 1979 and engine lasted 27 years before being rebuilt becuase it was burning oil.
Stopped into Gravely Ariens and just wonder how good they are. Still will never sell the old deere but just wanted to know thinking on another tractor.

I never gave much thought to mowers until after I bought the Gravely for my Mom to help out (after my Dad passed on). Years passed and I purchased their property, with the Gravely included of course!!, this is the main reason for my manual request. Now that I have control over the Gravely I can FINALLY 'BABY' IT ! It has helped mow my previous 3 acres(incuding 1.25 mile jaunt to/from), my mom's 2.5, my brother-in-law's unlandscaped 5, and helped on my Uncle's 4 acre campground every summer for the last five years, some of it, being abusive.

I lucked into buying the Gravely from a retiring Doctor by pure chance. I was amazed with it's construction from first sight. The Gravely was built like I would build one, very sturdy! Even after experiencing the ease of moving from one season to another, ie: mower deck to push blade / snow blower / garden and back to mower deck, I am still amazed. Everything was built very sound with preventive, and consant maintenance in mind. I was and still am, very impressed.

My brother-in-law spent big $$$$ three years ago on some Toro front "super mower". EVERY year since he has had to borrow the Gravely for half a summer because of Toro mechanical failure! Now they want to roll their lawn with the Gravely . This year I will implement one of my Fathers favorite quotes from Will Rogers; "People's mind's are changed through observation, not argument." I can only be an advertisement to those that are willing to see the obvious.

The only mower that comes close to my Gravely is my one brothers John Deere. We mow our Uncles campground together and even he admits that the Gravely is far 'better' ("Wow,real steel!" he said ), it mows smooth, level! Easier access to the deck, motor, greasing, oil etc. than his Deere (although understandably, he said it in private, afraid of loosing 'brownie points' with his wife & father-in-law-haha!)

Put me down as a satisfied customer, very satisfied. How about this slogan "Gravely; the next best thing to not having to mow your lawn." or "Next best thing to having a nephew that's wants to play your new video game!" ~HA~

I am already saving for the next Gravely mower, although ... come to think of it... why would i!!!!

2007-06-12 20:34:53 by Victor

why old John Deere green tractors are a better investment than new. My 20 year old John Deere 332 diesel garden tractor will last forever if I ...

i have a 26hp sears garden tractor with hitch and lift, but never planted a garden. i have ample space and can obtain attachments for the tractor but have no idea how to lay out rows or space them for cultivating, weeding etc. do i need to remove the mower deck which would give more height clearence? i reliaze its late for planting but would like to try my luck. i have large tractor that can be used for turning and initial tilling. located in se georgia. i know it sounds strange for a middle aged man to have this equipment and not know how to use it, but never had the time or oppurtuinty before. interested in growing veggies, peanuts, watermelons etc. Thanks

About all you're really going to use the garden tractor for is initial tillage. After that, your best bet is by hand. Unless you are going to start a massive garden. Even then there are no cultivating attachments that I have ever seen for an ordinary garden tractor. But there may be. The tilling attachment usually requires the removal of the mowing deck. When you're done with the tiller, put the deck back on for the summer and grab a hoe. That's how I do my 22' X 50' garden.

2007-05-22 19:47:30 by dagreyfox

Price: $49.99 $40.96

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Cover protects lawn or garden tractor against sun damage, rain, dust, birds, and tree sap
Heavy-duty fabric coated for maximum water resistance and repellency

Found a Garden Tractor Mower at Sears Warehouse Outlet, the unit is used, has not been cleaned up. They want to sell the unit at 30% off the orginal selling price. The problem I have is that the tag on this unit shows that the tractor has been reduced in price twice now, yet they want to go back to the orginal price when it was new, this one is used and shows it. There are other tractors with less horse power that are new, and have been reduced to almost the same price as the one I would like to purchase. Does anyone have advice, besides walk away ?
I don't know for certain how long they plan on keeping the 30% on this tractor and other tractors for sale. They are offering 30 to 50% discounts on all the items they have in the warehouse until June 8-2007.

i' say get the new one because with the old one you really don't know how the people that used it treated it and plus new means that it should hold up longer with out any problems mechanical wise plus the new one looks better right? and plus what do you plan on doing with the tractor that you would need that extra bit of horsepower?
so i say get the new one definitely especially since it is almost the same price

*hope this helps! *

2007-06-01 11:49:39 by countryboy

Price: $24.95

I work for a company that is trying to find a comprehensive list of engine-based industrial/agricultural/lawn-garden equipment for their website (tractors, lawn mowers, bulldozers, etc...). Does anyone know where I can get my hands on a list like that?

Try the website "www.ironsearch.com" I go to this web site when looking for equipment for my farming operation. It has lawn and garden equipment to Heavy construction equipment. I hope you try it out. It help my farming operation a lot.

2007-01-15 05:33:25 by thegooddeal2000

But I am questioning what people want for their machines. I think they are overcharging. Is there a Kelly Blue Book for Lawn Tractors/Gardening Equipment?

not that i am aware of i offer them what i think is a fair price if the answer is no i walk away

2009-07-11 16:02:14 by OldrNotwiser