tkruger
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I have a 1979 Simplicity 5116 16 hp, 42 inch cut. The motor has multiple signs it is not doing well. Burning oil, oil in gas, seeping oil. It has been taken care of but I think age may be getting to it.
Looking to know what is the best replacement tractor for my purpose. On a budget but I understand the get what you pay for. My budget is based on lowest cost to get longest life per dollar.
Just over an acre to mow. Ground is fairly smooth. I am a larger guy. Need to mow through the ditch and there are hills on the property. Cannot be wider than 56 inches to fit in shed (60 inch door), prefer 42 - 50 due to spacing of items in the yard. Only thing it pulls is a grass sweeper (used for leaves too). Also want an easily removable deck and prefer simple to work on if it breaks.
More than anything right now I plan to run the one I have till it is dead but I want to have cash on hand for a replacement when the time comes.
Looking to know what is the best replacement tractor for my purpose. On a budget but I understand the get what you pay for. My budget is based on lowest cost to get longest life per dollar.
Just over an acre to mow. Ground is fairly smooth. I am a larger guy. Need to mow through the ditch and there are hills on the property. Cannot be wider than 56 inches to fit in shed (60 inch door), prefer 42 - 50 due to spacing of items in the yard. Only thing it pulls is a grass sweeper (used for leaves too). Also want an easily removable deck and prefer simple to work on if it breaks.
More than anything right now I plan to run the one I have till it is dead but I want to have cash on hand for a replacement when the time comes.