New riding mower

[Time's Standing Stihl]

Well?
You like it?

I sure like mine..

But that ain't saying much, cause I ain't a yard dork..

It's a damn nice mower. Definitely an impressive unit compared to the old Dixon I was using.

I serviced it for the first time the other day. Wasn't impressed with the motor mounting plate. No holes to drain oil. Same with filter. Makes a damn mess.

Engineers I tell ya.....

 

[Hedgerow]

It's a damn nice mower. Definitely an impressive unit compared to the old Dixon I was using.

I serviced it for the first time the other day. Wasn't impressed with the motor mounting plate. No holes to drain oil. Same with filter. Makes a damn mess.

Engineers I tell ya.....

Yeah...

Those guys are such a pain in the ass..

On a good note:
The oil filter is a standard size.. So I had a fram in the shop that was 3 times the size I screwed on there.. Took an extra 3/4 quarts of oil..
Lol

 

[Larry B]

I retired the 1975 international 184 LoBoy for this Ferris 3100Z. Ain't cheap but it is a bad a$$ mowing machine. 36hp you can power slide this thing if not cafeful. Mows at 13mph.

 

[FergusonTO35]

What kind of engine in it?

 

[Larry B]

Briggs 36hp big block.

 

[Larry B]

 

[Hedgerow]

Briggs 36hp big block.

Oh yeah....

That was an expensive one..

Those vanguards are available in most of the high end mowers.
But not fo free... Lol

 

[Larry B]

Have to be careful. Enough horsepower to shred the deck belt in tall grass before the engine bogs.

 

[Dub11]

Have to be careful. Enough horsepower to shred the deck belt in tall grass before the engine bogs.

Sounds like you need one of them cogged belts like them dragster.

 

[FergusonTO35]

I like me some Vanguards! Would love to have an 8N/TO-30 size tractor with one.

 

[Camo]

We went with the Toro Titan 1500 48". Very happy with it. The ExMark Radias E 48" was similar and also about 5K but the Toro in 48" had the better hydro. FYI Toro gives 18% off to Military and LEO on the Titians and other more expensive models.

 

[Likesaws]

Found the one for me. Bought it home today.
Three cylinder diesel. 4 wheel drive.

 

[Likesaws]

View attachment 145307 Found the one for me. Bought it home today.
Three cylinder diesel. 4 wheel drive.

Mowed with tractor Saturday for the first time. Wish I had bought it years ago. Turns tight will trim around a small tree no problem. Can trim tight to telephone pole. The 3 cylinder diesel is very fuel efficient. With four wheel drive climbs hills very well. Mows yard very well glide steer is great and power steering is wonderful.

 

[Steve]

View attachment 145307 Found the one for me. Bought it home today.
Three cylinder diesel. 4 wheel drive.

That's a great looking unit! Glad you found what you where looking for.