I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace myYou have too much money for toys!!!
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ?
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
On Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:51:00 -0400, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace myYou have too much money for toys!!!
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ?
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace my
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ?
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
On Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:51:00 -0400, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace my
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ? >>https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
You have too much money for toys!!!
On 04/20/2026 18:51, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace my
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ?
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
Who the hell would pay $45K for a riding mower that wouldn't last the
work day without being recharged?
On 04/20/2026 18:51, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace my
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ?
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
Who the hell would pay $45K for a riding mower that wouldn't last the
work day without being recharged?
badgolferman <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com> writes:
On 04/20/2026 18:51, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace my
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ?
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
Who the hell would pay $45K for a riding mower that wouldn't last the
work day without being recharged?
26 acres is a lot of grass. With a 48" deck, it takes about three hours
for a 2.5 acres, so the greenworks (60" deck) mower will certainly run
for a complete working day without needing a charge.
badgolferman wrote:In the last few years there is a lot that competes favorably with
On 04/20/2026 18:51, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace my
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ?
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
Who the hell would pay $45K for a riding mower that wouldn't last the
work day without being recharged?
For that price, it better be a Deere, Kubota or Ariens.
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:29:05 GMT, scott@slp53.sl.home (Scott Lurndal)
wrote:
badgolferman <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com> writes:
On 04/20/2026 18:51, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace my
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ?
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
Who the hell would pay $45K for a riding mower that wouldn't last the >>>work day without being recharged?
26 acres is a lot of grass. With a 48" deck, it takes about three hours >>for a 2.5 acres, so the greenworks (60" deck) mower will certainly run >>for a complete working day without needing a charge.
The local dealer is having " demonstration day " in a couple weeks
but I doubt that this model will be there .. I'll go for the
pancakes and door prize draws .. :-)
John T.
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:43:52 -0400, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:29:05 GMT, scott@slp53.sl.home (Scott Lurndal) >>wrote:Which dealer???Sallans?
badgolferman <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com> writes:
On 04/20/2026 18:51, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace my
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ?
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
Who the hell would pay $45K for a riding mower that wouldn't last the >>>>work day without being recharged?
26 acres is a lot of grass. With a 48" deck, it takes about three hours >>>for a 2.5 acres, so the greenworks (60" deck) mower will certainly run >>>for a complete working day without needing a charge.
The local dealer is having " demonstration day " in a couple weeks
but I doubt that this model will be there .. I'll go for the
pancakes and door prize draws .. :-)
John T.
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:55:09 -0400, Queen Alexandria Ocasio Ketamine <QAOK@ketamine.dnc> wrote:
badgolferman wrote:In the last few years there is a lot that competes favorably with
On 04/20/2026 18:51, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace my
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ?
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
Who the hell would pay $45K for a riding mower that wouldn't last the
work day without being recharged?
For that price, it better be a Deere, Kubota or Ariens.
Deere and Ariens, particularlyu in the ZT market.
With Deere that green paint is VERY EXPENSIVE - just like with
Festool - - -
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:55:09 -0400, Queen Alexandria Ocasio Ketamine <QAOK@ketamine.dnc> wrote:
badgolferman wrote:In the last few years there is a lot that competes favorably with
On 04/20/2026 18:51,hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:For that price, it better be a Deere, Kubota or Ariens.
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace my
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ?
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
Who the hell would pay $45K for a riding mower that wouldn't last the
work day without being recharged?
Deere and Ariens, particularlyu in the ZT market.
With Deere that green paint is VERY EXPENSIVE - just like with
Festool - - -
On 4/21/2026 12:16 AM, Clare Snyder wrote:
On Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:51:00 -0400, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
I'm shopping for a-a battery-powered-a rider-a to replace myYou have too much money for toys!!!
trusty old-a ~-a 1990-a WheelHorse-a-a --a-a any comments on this model ? >>>
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-
tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-
kwh-oz972r
It's-a on sale-a-a at the moment-a ..
-a-a John T.
But the price is reduced, a great deal.
I'm going to get one and ditch my lawn service.-a I'll get payback in
just 37 years.
On 4/21/2026 8:02 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:I have 2 lawn mowers. My 1961 Yazoo cost me $15 at a yard sale in
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:55:09 -0400, Queen Alexandria Ocasio Ketamine
<QAOK@ketamine.dnc> wrote:
badgolferman wrote:In the last few years there is a lot that competes favorably with
On 04/20/2026 18:51, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace my
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ?
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
Who the hell would pay $45K for a riding mower that wouldn't last the
work day without being recharged?
For that price, it better be a Deere, Kubota or Ariens.
Deere and Ariens, particularlyu in the ZT market.
With Deere that green paint is VERY EXPENSIVE - just like with
Festool - - -
My "lawn mower" cost me 25 bucks a few years ago ... of course I've
put probably a thousand or more into it over the years , but I ain't >complaining . My mower is a 1982 year model John Deere 317 yard tractor
, and it also plows snow with the front blade . Gotta take a few minutes
and sharpen the blades and get the mower deck remounted for summer . I
take it off in winter because it's wider than the front blade (when it's >angled) and drags in the snow .
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:05:40 -0400, Clare Snyder <clare@snyder.on.ca>
wrote:
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:43:52 -0400, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:29:05 GMT, scott@slp53.sl.home (Scott Lurndal) >>>wrote:Which dealer???Sallans?
badgolferman <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com> writes:
On 04/20/2026 18:51, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace my
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ? >>>>>>
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
Who the hell would pay $45K for a riding mower that wouldn't last the >>>>>work day without being recharged?
26 acres is a lot of grass. With a 48" deck, it takes about three hours >>>>for a 2.5 acres, so the greenworks (60" deck) mower will certainly run >>>>for a complete working day without needing a charge.
The local dealer is having " demonstration day " in a couple weeks
but I doubt that this model will be there .. I'll go for the
pancakes and door prize draws .. :-)
John T.
Think Anna Mae's .. and then go next door.
John T.
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:23:50 -0500, Snag <snag_one@msn.com> wrote:
On 4/21/2026 8:02 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:I have 2 lawn mowers. My 1961 Yazoo cost me $15 at a yard sale in
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:55:09 -0400, Queen Alexandria Ocasio Ketamine
<QAOK@ketamine.dnc> wrote:
badgolferman wrote:In the last few years there is a lot that competes favorably with
On 04/20/2026 18:51, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace my
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ? >>>>>>
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
Who the hell would pay $45K for a riding mower that wouldn't last the >>>>> work day without being recharged?
For that price, it better be a Deere, Kubota or Ariens.
Deere and Ariens, particularlyu in the ZT market.
With Deere that green paint is VERY EXPENSIVE - just like with
Festool - - -
My "lawn mower" cost me 25 bucks a few years ago ... of course I've
put probably a thousand or more into it over the years , but I ain't
complaining . My mower is a 1982 year model John Deere 317 yard tractor
, and it also plows snow with the front blade . Gotta take a few minutes
and sharpen the blades and get the mower deck remounted for summer . I
take it off in winter because it's wider than the front blade (when it's
angled) and drags in the snow .
Windsor when I was visiting my inlaws - back in about 1985. I have
replaced the engine, belts, blades, chain, one set of used 20 inch
bicycle tires (and a set of rims to convert to metric tires) and a
chunck of stainless steel sheet salvaged from an old kitchen counter
to replace the deck. Total less than $300. I use it for my regular
lawn mowing
The second one is a 1957 Lawn King with an old Lauson engine -
original - I have replaced the points and condenser - got it free when
a neighbor moved away and gave it to me. I don't use it much
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:29:38 -0400, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:05:40 -0400, Clare Snyder <clare@snyder.on.ca> >>wrote:
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:43:52 -0400, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:29:05 GMT, scott@slp53.sl.home (Scott Lurndal) >>>>wrote:Which dealer???Sallans?
badgolferman <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com> writes:
On 04/20/2026 18:51, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace my
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ? >>>>>>>
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
Who the hell would pay $45K for a riding mower that wouldn't last the >>>>>>work day without being recharged?
26 acres is a lot of grass. With a 48" deck, it takes about three hours >>>>>for a 2.5 acres, so the greenworks (60" deck) mower will certainly run >>>>>for a complete working day without needing a charge.
The local dealer is having " demonstration day " in a couple weeks
but I doubt that this model will be there .. I'll go for the >>>>pancakes and door prize draws .. :-)
John T.
Think Anna Mae's .. and then go next door.
John T.
Aha - the L-S and Kioti dealer.
On 4/22/2026 11:04 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:Better yet an old MF35 Perkins - or a Ford 8N - or a 770 David
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:23:50 -0500, Snag <snag_one@msn.com> wrote:
On 4/21/2026 8:02 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:I have 2 lawn mowers. My 1961 Yazoo cost me $15 at a yard sale in
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:55:09 -0400, Queen Alexandria Ocasio Ketamine
<QAOK@ketamine.dnc> wrote:
badgolferman wrote:In the last few years there is a lot that competes favorably with
On 04/20/2026 18:51, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace my
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ? >>>>>>>
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
Who the hell would pay $45K for a riding mower that wouldn't last the >>>>>> work day without being recharged?
For that price, it better be a Deere, Kubota or Ariens.
Deere and Ariens, particularlyu in the ZT market.
With Deere that green paint is VERY EXPENSIVE - just like with
Festool - - -
My "lawn mower" cost me 25 bucks a few years ago ... of course I've
put probably a thousand or more into it over the years , but I ain't
complaining . My mower is a 1982 year model John Deere 317 yard tractor
, and it also plows snow with the front blade . Gotta take a few minutes >>> and sharpen the blades and get the mower deck remounted for summer . I
take it off in winter because it's wider than the front blade (when it's >>> angled) and drags in the snow .
Windsor when I was visiting my inlaws - back in about 1985. I have
replaced the engine, belts, blades, chain, one set of used 20 inch
bicycle tires (and a set of rims to convert to metric tires) and a
chunck of stainless steel sheet salvaged from an old kitchen counter
to replace the deck. Total less than $300. I use it for my regular
lawn mowing
The second one is a 1957 Lawn King with an old Lauson engine -
original - I have replaced the points and condenser - got it free when
a neighbor moved away and gave it to me. I don't use it much
It appears you like the old stuff as much as I do . Times were
simpler then , and so was the machinery . My neighbor is looking for a
small tractor , I'm trying to hook him up with a guy on the Yanmar email >list that has a YM1600 (late 1970's I think) with attachments for sale .
On Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:09:25 -0400, Clare Snyder <clare@snyder.on.ca>A good bunch of guys.
wrote:
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:29:38 -0400, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:05:40 -0400, Clare Snyder <clare@snyder.on.ca> >>>wrote:
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:43:52 -0400, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:29:05 GMT, scott@slp53.sl.home (Scott Lurndal) >>>>>wrote:Which dealer???Sallans?
badgolferman <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com> writes:
On 04/20/2026 18:51, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace my
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ? >>>>>>>>
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
Who the hell would pay $45K for a riding mower that wouldn't last the >>>>>>>work day without being recharged?
26 acres is a lot of grass. With a 48" deck, it takes about three hours >>>>>>for a 2.5 acres, so the greenworks (60" deck) mower will certainly run >>>>>>for a complete working day without needing a charge.
The local dealer is having " demonstration day " in a couple weeks >>>>> but I doubt that this model will be there .. I'll go for the >>>>>pancakes and door prize draws .. :-)
John T.
Think Anna Mae's .. and then go next door.
John T.
Aha - the L-S and Kioti dealer.
Next door to them.
Their flyer says that they will have a web site, soon .. :-)
https://www.millbankhardware.com/
John T.
On Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:50:40 -0500, Snag <snag_one@msn.com> wrote:
On 4/22/2026 11:04 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:Better yet an old MF35 Perkins - or a Ford 8N - or a 770 David
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:23:50 -0500, Snag <snag_one@msn.com> wrote:
On 4/21/2026 8:02 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:I have 2 lawn mowers. My 1961 Yazoo cost me $15 at a yard sale in
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:55:09 -0400, Queen Alexandria Ocasio Ketamine >>>>> <QAOK@ketamine.dnc> wrote:
badgolferman wrote:In the last few years there is a lot that competes favorably with >>>>> Deere and Ariens, particularlyu in the ZT market.
On 04/20/2026 18:51, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace my
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ? >>>>>>>>
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
Who the hell would pay $45K for a riding mower that wouldn't last the >>>>>>> work day without being recharged?
For that price, it better be a Deere, Kubota or Ariens.
With Deere that green paint is VERY EXPENSIVE - just like with
Festool - - -
My "lawn mower" cost me 25 bucks a few years ago ... of course I've >>>> put probably a thousand or more into it over the years , but I ain't
complaining . My mower is a 1982 year model John Deere 317 yard tractor >>>> , and it also plows snow with the front blade . Gotta take a few minutes >>>> and sharpen the blades and get the mower deck remounted for summer . I >>>> take it off in winter because it's wider than the front blade (when it's >>>> angled) and drags in the snow .
Windsor when I was visiting my inlaws - back in about 1985. I have
replaced the engine, belts, blades, chain, one set of used 20 inch
bicycle tires (and a set of rims to convert to metric tires) and a
chunck of stainless steel sheet salvaged from an old kitchen counter
to replace the deck. Total less than $300. I use it for my regular
lawn mowing
The second one is a 1957 Lawn King with an old Lauson engine -
original - I have replaced the points and condenser - got it free when
a neighbor moved away and gave it to me. I don't use it much
It appears you like the old stuff as much as I do . Times were
simpler then , and so was the machinery . My neighbor is looking for a
small tractor , I'm trying to hook him up with a guy on the Yanmar email
list that has a YM1600 (late 1970's I think) with attachments for sale .
Brown.
On 4/23/2026 12:02 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:
On Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:50:40 -0500, Snag <snag_one@msn.com> wrote:
On 4/22/2026 11:04 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:Better yet an old MF35 Perkins - or a Ford 8N - or a 770 David
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:23:50 -0500, Snag <snag_one@msn.com> wrote:
On 4/21/2026 8:02 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:I have 2 lawn mowers. My 1961 Yazoo cost me $15 at a yard sale in
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:55:09 -0400, Queen Alexandria Ocasio Ketamine >>>>>> <QAOK@ketamine.dnc> wrote:
badgolferman wrote:In the last few years there is a lot that competes favorably with
On 04/20/2026 18:51, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace my
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ? >>>>>>>>>
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
Who the hell would pay $45K for a riding mower that wouldn't last the >>>>>>>> work day without being recharged?
For that price, it better be a Deere, Kubota or Ariens.
Deere and Ariens, particularlyu in the ZT market.
With Deere that green paint is VERY EXPENSIVE - just like with
Festool - - -
My "lawn mower" cost me 25 bucks a few years ago ... of course I've
put probably a thousand or more into it over the years , but I ain't >>>>> complaining . My mower is a 1982 year model John Deere 317 yard tractor >>>>> , and it also plows snow with the front blade . Gotta take a few minutes >>>>> and sharpen the blades and get the mower deck remounted for summer . I >>>>> take it off in winter because it's wider than the front blade (when it's >>>>> angled) and drags in the snow .
Windsor when I was visiting my inlaws - back in about 1985. I have
replaced the engine, belts, blades, chain, one set of used 20 inch
bicycle tires (and a set of rims to convert to metric tires) and a
chunck of stainless steel sheet salvaged from an old kitchen counter
to replace the deck. Total less than $300. I use it for my regular
lawn mowing
The second one is a 1957 Lawn King with an old Lauson engine -
original - I have replaced the points and condenser - got it free when >>>> a neighbor moved away and gave it to me. I don't use it much
It appears you like the old stuff as much as I do . Times were
simpler then , and so was the machinery . My neighbor is looking for a
small tractor , I'm trying to hook him up with a guy on the Yanmar email >>> list that has a YM1600 (late 1970's I think) with attachments for sale .
Brown.
Are any of those diesel (I know the 8N isn't) ? That was one of the
reasons I chose the Yanmar I bought . It's size was also a factor .
Snag <snag_one@msn.com> wrote:
On 4/23/2026 12:02 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:
On Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:50:40 -0500, Snag <snag_one@msn.com> wrote:
On 4/22/2026 11:04 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:Brown.
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:23:50 -0500, Snag <snag_one@msn.com> wrote:
On 4/21/2026 8:02 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:I have 2 lawn mowers. My 1961 Yazoo cost me $15 at a yard sale in
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:55:09 -0400, Queen Alexandria Ocasio Ketamine >>>>>>> <QAOK@ketamine.dnc> wrote:
badgolferman wrote:In the last few years there is a lot that competes favorably with >>>>>>> Deere and Ariens, particularlyu in the ZT market.
On 04/20/2026 18:51, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace my
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ? >>>>>>>>>>
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
Who the hell would pay $45K for a riding mower that wouldn't last the >>>>>>>>> work day without being recharged?
For that price, it better be a Deere, Kubota or Ariens.
With Deere that green paint is VERY EXPENSIVE - just like with
Festool - - -
My "lawn mower" cost me 25 bucks a few years ago ... of course I've >>>>>> put probably a thousand or more into it over the years , but I ain't >>>>>> complaining . My mower is a 1982 year model John Deere 317 yard tractor >>>>>> , and it also plows snow with the front blade . Gotta take a few minutes >>>>>> and sharpen the blades and get the mower deck remounted for summer . I >>>>>> take it off in winter because it's wider than the front blade (when it's >>>>>> angled) and drags in the snow .
Windsor when I was visiting my inlaws - back in about 1985. I have
replaced the engine, belts, blades, chain, one set of used 20 inch
bicycle tires (and a set of rims to convert to metric tires) and a
chunck of stainless steel sheet salvaged from an old kitchen counter >>>>> to replace the deck. Total less than $300. I use it for my regular
lawn mowing
The second one is a 1957 Lawn King with an old Lauson engine -
original - I have replaced the points and condenser - got it free when >>>>> a neighbor moved away and gave it to me. I don't use it much
It appears you like the old stuff as much as I do . Times were
simpler then , and so was the machinery . My neighbor is looking for a >>>> small tractor , I'm trying to hook him up with a guy on the Yanmar email >>>> list that has a YM1600 (late 1970's I think) with attachments for sale . >>> Better yet an old MF35 Perkins - or a Ford 8N - or a 770 David
Are any of those diesel (I know the 8N isn't) ? That was one of the
reasons I chose the Yanmar I bought . It's size was also a factor .
3 cylinder diesel was an option on the MF35, my friend has one in daily use on his small farm. We replaced the clutch in it a number of years back but that has been the only major work done to it in the decade or more that IrCOve known him.
____
Xeno
On Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:50:40 -0500, Snag <snag_one@msn.com> wrote:
On 4/22/2026 11:04 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:23:50 -0500, Snag <snag_one@msn.com> wrote:
On 4/21/2026 8:02 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:I have 2 lawn mowers. My 1961 Yazoo cost me $15 at a yard sale in
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:55:09 -0400, Queen Alexandria Ocasio Ketamine >>>>> <QAOK@ketamine.dnc> wrote:
badgolferman wrote:In the last few years there is a lot that competes favorably with >>>>> Deere and Ariens, particularlyu in the ZT market.
On 04/20/2026 18:51, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace my
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ? >>>>>>>>
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
Who the hell would pay $45K for a riding mower that wouldn't last the >>>>>>> work day without being recharged?
For that price, it better be a Deere, Kubota or Ariens.
With Deere that green paint is VERY EXPENSIVE - just like with
Festool - - -
My "lawn mower" cost me 25 bucks a few years ago ... of course I've >>>> put probably a thousand or more into it over the years , but I ain't
complaining . My mower is a 1982 year model John Deere 317 yard tractor >>>> , and it also plows snow with the front blade . Gotta take a few minutes >>>> and sharpen the blades and get the mower deck remounted for summer . I >>>> take it off in winter because it's wider than the front blade (when it's >>>> angled) and drags in the snow .
Windsor when I was visiting my inlaws - back in about 1985. I have
replaced the engine, belts, blades, chain, one set of used 20 inch
bicycle tires (and a set of rims to convert to metric tires) and a
chunck of stainless steel sheet salvaged from an old kitchen counter
to replace the deck. Total less than $300. I use it for my regular
lawn mowing
The second one is a 1957 Lawn King with an old Lauson engine -
original - I have replaced the points and condenser - got it free when
a neighbor moved away and gave it to me. I don't use it much
It appears you like the old stuff as much as I do . Times were
simpler then , and so was the machinery . My neighbor is looking for a >>small tractor , I'm trying to hook him up with a guy on the Yanmar email >>list that has a YM1600 (late 1970's I think) with attachments for sale .
Better yet an old MF35 Perkins - or a Ford 8N - or a 770 David
Brown.
On 4/23/2026 12:02 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:The DB 770 is a 3 cyl deisel as is the MF35 Perkins.
On Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:50:40 -0500, Snag <snag_one@msn.com> wrote:
On 4/22/2026 11:04 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:Better yet an old MF35 Perkins - or a Ford 8N - or a 770 David
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:23:50 -0500, Snag <snag_one@msn.com> wrote:
On 4/21/2026 8:02 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:I have 2 lawn mowers. My 1961 Yazoo cost me $15 at a yard sale in
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:55:09 -0400, Queen Alexandria Ocasio Ketamine >>>>>> <QAOK@ketamine.dnc> wrote:
badgolferman wrote:In the last few years there is a lot that competes favorably with >>>>>> Deere and Ariens, particularlyu in the ZT market.
On 04/20/2026 18:51, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace my
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ? >>>>>>>>>
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
Who the hell would pay $45K for a riding mower that wouldn't last the >>>>>>>> work day without being recharged?
For that price, it better be a Deere, Kubota or Ariens.
With Deere that green paint is VERY EXPENSIVE - just like with >>>>>> Festool - - -
My "lawn mower" cost me 25 bucks a few years ago ... of course I've >>>>> put probably a thousand or more into it over the years , but I ain't >>>>> complaining . My mower is a 1982 year model John Deere 317 yard tractor >>>>> , and it also plows snow with the front blade . Gotta take a few minutes >>>>> and sharpen the blades and get the mower deck remounted for summer . I >>>>> take it off in winter because it's wider than the front blade (when it's >>>>> angled) and drags in the snow .
Windsor when I was visiting my inlaws - back in about 1985. I have
replaced the engine, belts, blades, chain, one set of used 20 inch
bicycle tires (and a set of rims to convert to metric tires) and a
chunck of stainless steel sheet salvaged from an old kitchen counter
to replace the deck. Total less than $300. I use it for my regular
lawn mowing
The second one is a 1957 Lawn King with an old Lauson engine -
original - I have replaced the points and condenser - got it free when >>>> a neighbor moved away and gave it to me. I don't use it much
It appears you like the old stuff as much as I do . Times were
simpler then , and so was the machinery . My neighbor is looking for a
small tractor , I'm trying to hook him up with a guy on the Yanmar email >>> list that has a YM1600 (late 1970's I think) with attachments for sale .
Brown.
Are any of those diesel (I know the 8N isn't) ? That was one of the
reasons I chose the Yanmar I bought . It's size was also a factor .
On 4/24/2026 4:48 PM, Xeno wrote:PERKINS - british deisel manufacturer. A 4cyl version was used in
Snag <snag_one@msn.com> wrote:
On 4/23/2026 12:02 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:
On Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:50:40 -0500, Snag <snag_one@msn.com> wrote:
On 4/22/2026 11:04 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:Brown.
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:23:50 -0500, Snag <snag_one@msn.com> wrote: >>>>>>
On 4/21/2026 8:02 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:I have 2 lawn mowers. My 1961 Yazoo cost me $15 at a yard sale in
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:55:09 -0400, Queen Alexandria Ocasio Ketamine >>>>>>>> <QAOK@ketamine.dnc> wrote:
badgolferman wrote:In the last few years there is a lot that competes favorably with >>>>>>>> Deere and Ariens, particularlyu in the ZT market.
On 04/20/2026 18:51, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace my >>>>>>>>>>> trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ? >>>>>>>>>>>
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
Who the hell would pay $45K for a riding mower that wouldn't last the
work day without being recharged?
For that price, it better be a Deere, Kubota or Ariens.
With Deere that green paint is VERY EXPENSIVE - just like with >>>>>>>> Festool - - -
My "lawn mower" cost me 25 bucks a few years ago ... of course I've >>>>>>> put probably a thousand or more into it over the years , but I ain't >>>>>>> complaining . My mower is a 1982 year model John Deere 317 yard tractor >>>>>>> , and it also plows snow with the front blade . Gotta take a few minutes
and sharpen the blades and get the mower deck remounted for summer . I >>>>>>> take it off in winter because it's wider than the front blade (when it's
angled) and drags in the snow .
Windsor when I was visiting my inlaws - back in about 1985. I have >>>>>> replaced the engine, belts, blades, chain, one set of used 20 inch >>>>>> bicycle tires (and a set of rims to convert to metric tires) and a >>>>>> chunck of stainless steel sheet salvaged from an old kitchen counter >>>>>> to replace the deck. Total less than $300. I use it for my regular >>>>>> lawn mowing
The second one is a 1957 Lawn King with an old Lauson engine -
original - I have replaced the points and condenser - got it free when >>>>>> a neighbor moved away and gave it to me. I don't use it much
It appears you like the old stuff as much as I do . Times were
simpler then , and so was the machinery . My neighbor is looking for a >>>>> small tractor , I'm trying to hook him up with a guy on the Yanmar email >>>>> list that has a YM1600 (late 1970's I think) with attachments for sale . >>>> Better yet an old MF35 Perkins - or a Ford 8N - or a 770 David
Are any of those diesel (I know the 8N isn't) ? That was one of the
reasons I chose the Yanmar I bought . It's size was also a factor .
3 cylinder diesel was an option on the MF35, my friend has one in daily use >> on his small farm. We replaced the clutch in it a number of years back but >> that has been the only major work done to it in the decade or more that
IAve known him.
____
Xeno
By any chance does the ID plate on that motor start with "3TR" ? It
would be on the left side near the rear and towards the bottom of the
block if what I'm thinking is correct . Several small tractor
manufacturers used Yanmar engines ... JD 850 and 950 models were some of
the more prominent .
On Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:02:36 -0400, Clare Snyder <clare@snyder.on.ca>The 135 is an updated version of the 35 - same 3 cyl deisel engine
wrote:
On Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:50:40 -0500, Snag <snag_one@msn.com> wrote:
On 4/22/2026 11:04 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:23:50 -0500, Snag <snag_one@msn.com> wrote:
On 4/21/2026 8:02 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:I have 2 lawn mowers. My 1961 Yazoo cost me $15 at a yard sale in
On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:55:09 -0400, Queen Alexandria Ocasio Ketamine >>>>>> <QAOK@ketamine.dnc> wrote:
badgolferman wrote:In the last few years there is a lot that competes favorably with >>>>>> Deere and Ariens, particularlyu in the ZT market.
On 04/20/2026 18:51, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
I'm shopping for a battery-powered rider to replace my
trusty old ~ 1990 WheelHorse - any comments on this model ? >>>>>>>>>
https://www.greenworkscommercial.ca/collections/zero-turn-mowers-tractors/products/optimusz-series-9-72-rear-discharge-ride-on-ztr-36-kwh-oz972r
It's on sale at the moment ..
John T.
Who the hell would pay $45K for a riding mower that wouldn't last the >>>>>>>> work day without being recharged?
For that price, it better be a Deere, Kubota or Ariens.
With Deere that green paint is VERY EXPENSIVE - just like with
Festool - - -
My "lawn mower" cost me 25 bucks a few years ago ... of course I've >>>>> put probably a thousand or more into it over the years , but I ain't >>>>> complaining . My mower is a 1982 year model John Deere 317 yard tractor >>>>> , and it also plows snow with the front blade . Gotta take a few minutes >>>>> and sharpen the blades and get the mower deck remounted for summer . I >>>>> take it off in winter because it's wider than the front blade (when it's >>>>> angled) and drags in the snow .
Windsor when I was visiting my inlaws - back in about 1985. I have
replaced the engine, belts, blades, chain, one set of used 20 inch
bicycle tires (and a set of rims to convert to metric tires) and a
chunck of stainless steel sheet salvaged from an old kitchen counter
to replace the deck. Total less than $300. I use it for my regular
lawn mowing
The second one is a 1957 Lawn King with an old Lauson engine -
original - I have replaced the points and condenser - got it free when >>>> a neighbor moved away and gave it to me. I don't use it much
It appears you like the old stuff as much as I do . Times were >>>simpler then , and so was the machinery . My neighbor is looking for a >>>small tractor , I'm trying to hook him up with a guy on the Yanmar email >>>list that has a YM1600 (late 1970's I think) with attachments for sale .
Better yet an old MF35 Perkins - or a Ford 8N - or a 770 David
Brown.
I didn't see any of those at yesterday's sale,
but here's a few others < note Canadian dollars > :
https://www.liveauctionworld.com/JOHN-DEERE-LAWN-TRACTOR-MODEL-X700-ULTIMATE-180-HRS_i59626496
https://www.liveauctionworld.com/CASE-2470-TRACTOR_i59681871
https://www.liveauctionworld.com/2007-JOHN-DEERE-3520-TRACTOR-DIESEL_i59667156
https://www.liveauctionworld.com/MASSEY-FERGUSON-135-GAS-TRACTOR_i59613475
Some others there also - vintage Massey Harris s ; newer Zetor ;
and tools & stuff ..
John T.
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