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Gardening

LaydeeBug

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3. Only about a half acre, but it is uneven and there's a hill in the back.

Reply to dmosh42 (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 19, 2012, 09:19 AM

Jun 2012

I'm getting the snow plow attachment as mid atlantic winters tend to leave us digging out once in a while, so I figure I'll save in sweat or save from paying the neighborhood kiddies (who are getting older, and less interested in such things)

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It's time to invest in a yard tractor and I've never done this before, so I've narrowed it [View all] LaydeeBug Jun 2012 OP

In deciding what tractor you would need, it's better to look at where it will be used. dmosh42 Jun 2012 #1

Only about a half acre, but it is uneven and there's a hill in the back. LaydeeBug Jun 2012 #3

If you have a paved driveway, I would go with a separate snowblower. dmosh42 Jun 2012 #4

I had problems with the last two craftsman tractors I had. One was a sinkingfeeling Jun 2012 #2

They break down alot TuxedoKat Jul 2012 #5

We've had good luck with Kubota. Vinca Jul 2012 #6

Go for a John Deere. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #7

John Deere won in the end. Made in America. nt LaydeeBug Jul 2012 #8

That's a major factor when I buy tools (among other things). Enjoy it! HopeHoops Jul 2012 #9