After moving to a larger property with about 2 acres to mow I bought a used
Honda 4514 with 38" mower and bagger. My first lawn tractor. I didn't realize it then but a wider mower is needed. I've also come to appreciate the Honda's
hand operated control lever.
As I look at new lawn tractors in the showrooms, they all seem to have one or two foot operated forward/reverse controls which I find to be uncomfortable.
Does anyone know of a good quality manufacturer that offers a lawn or garden tractor with a hand control? I'm not interested in a zero turn mower.
I am open to a used machine for which parts are readily available. I believe
that excludes Honda. A 48" to 54" mowing deck is a good size for my use. I also use a bagger about 50 pct of the time.
The machine that caught my attention is the Kubota G2160-R48S, but like all the others, it has a foot control. The Kubota saleman noted he had comments
similar to mine from two older gentlemen in the past week. The baby boomers are aging. There may be a market for hand controls.
Many thanks for your input.
