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I’m in NJ.

‘morning, all. I’m closing on my new house in about a month and will need a mower. I’ve been researching maniacally after talking to the local hardware store that insisted I need a Cub Cadet 42” XT2 for .39 acres. I used a mapping program and it appears that a 21” push mower at a speed of 3mph...

Thanks for the input- out of curiosity: the snapper Classic looks like it’s close To the same price as a Cub XT2 with a 42” fabricated deck and Yamaha engine…still avoid CC or does this next level of mower alleviate concerns?

So I’m really leaning towards a rear engine mower and these two are at the top of my list, but I’m not well versed on build quality, reliability, etc. It looks like the CC is listed at Home Depot for $1499. The Snappers that I found online go for about $2500. Are they worth the added cost? The...

I’m definitely a practical gardener. My father’s garden always looked like hell but produced tons of food with minimal to no upkeep. The intention of setting the garden in the rear of the yard is due to sun location and it being the least amenable spot for the deer and other critters in the...

I like the mowing strip idea!

Thanks! I’m looking forward to hearing everyone’s input. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I can find something second hand.

Thank you! I don’t think walking would be too much but I am going to be setting up a garden toward the back of the property and it seems that a ride on with a cart would be handy for taking supplies out there and bringing veg back to the house. If I were to get something like a Cub Cadet CC30H...

Howdy all. I’ve been maniacally researching lawn mowers online in preparation of purchasing a house next month. I’m hoping to hit the ground running and not be “that neighbor” who neglects his lawn. I spent my entire childhood behind a Snapper push mower. I’ve lived in apartments and townhomes...