We sell those MTD's at the Depot and rarely get them back on incompatability issues. I'd say it would be a fine tractor to do what he wants to do with it. While they don't have the fit and finish of the JD's and the Simplicity's, they are a nice little inexpensive tractor that work pretty well.
Dad wants a new tractor (YardMan)
My dad's old MTD lasted over 10 years and died... uhh, blew up.. uh, not sure, but there is a hole in the side of the mower 
It was a 12.5 HP with a 40 something deck.
He wants a new mower. His only requirement is that he wants an MTD so he can make his plow connect to it. I tease him that he has a key and he is trying to find a house that fits it.
Tried to talk him into a used Simp, JD, etc, but he is a MTD'er. He doesn't want to spend a lot.
He has lots of land, but only about 1/2 an acre to mow. He wants to do light duty plowing. I know everyone is going to comment on the mower from a plowing standpoint... lack of weight, it's an LT, not a GT, etc... thats not what I am asking.
What are the opinions on this LT for "mowing", and lasting several years?
http://www.yardman.com/servlet/BrandProductDetail?ID=1007&CAT=28&SUB=45
YardMan T604H
22 HP/46" AutoDrive Lawn Tractor
• 22 HP Briggs & Stratton Twin Intek Engine
• 46" Triple Blade Cutting Deck
• AutoDrive Transmission with Cruise Control and Foot Pedal Control
• Mulch Kit Included
• Fully Welded StepThru Frame
• Cast Iron Front Axle
• 18" TightTurn Steering Radius
• 2 year limited warranty with 90 day "no fault" consumer warranty on normal wear parts
I told him the B&S would be a different and slightly louder sound than a Kohler. The v-twin will suck some gas. The 18 turning radius should be fine for what he has to do. No other attachments are required (de-thatcher, spreader, etc). No requirements to ever use ground engaging equipment... we are talking about mowing.
Thoughts?
It was a 12.5 HP with a 40 something deck.He wants a new mower. His only requirement is that he wants an MTD so he can make his plow connect to it. I tease him that he has a key and he is trying to find a house that fits it.
Tried to talk him into a used Simp, JD, etc, but he is a MTD'er. He doesn't want to spend a lot.
He has lots of land, but only about 1/2 an acre to mow. He wants to do light duty plowing. I know everyone is going to comment on the mower from a plowing standpoint... lack of weight, it's an LT, not a GT, etc... thats not what I am asking.
What are the opinions on this LT for "mowing", and lasting several years?
http://www.yardman.com/servlet/BrandProductDetail?ID=1007&CAT=28&SUB=45
YardMan T604H
22 HP/46" AutoDrive Lawn Tractor
• 22 HP Briggs & Stratton Twin Intek Engine
• 46" Triple Blade Cutting Deck
• AutoDrive Transmission with Cruise Control and Foot Pedal Control
• Mulch Kit Included
• Fully Welded StepThru Frame
• Cast Iron Front Axle
• 18" TightTurn Steering Radius
• 2 year limited warranty with 90 day "no fault" consumer warranty on normal wear parts
I told him the B&S would be a different and slightly louder sound than a Kohler. The v-twin will suck some gas. The 18 turning radius should be fine for what he has to do. No other attachments are required (de-thatcher, spreader, etc). No requirements to ever use ground engaging equipment... we are talking about mowing.
Thoughts?
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Except for the color, it is a decent inexpensive tractor. I don't care for the bright yellow hood, but that is just me. If you are successful in talking him into the Sears 4000, I think he will not regret it. It's a better machine for a few bucks more. You should check out if his old plow will even fit the new Yardman. After 10 years, I would be surprised if it is still compatible. Not a slam against MTD, but almost all manufacturers change stuff after 10 years. Happy shopping!
Not us Ingersoll guysOriginally posted by bontai Joe
After 10 years, I would be surprised if it is still compatible. Not a slam against MTD, but almost all manufacturers change stuff after 10 years. Happy shopping!
Ok ya thay change things a bit, hmmm about every 40years or so. BTW I did see a yardman at a local hardwere store a month or so ago. Probably tucked in a back room somewere now, bet you can find one, but would probably have to ask.
So is that you trying to get rid of your Deere in your Avatar? LOL
LOL
Jody's avatar
Man oh man, that avatar just hits too close to home for me. I busted a plank I was using as a ramp on the job one time and basically had to do what the poor fellow in your avatar is doing. I seem to remember 3 times having to do that in 25 years with my or someone elses' machine. This was when I was young, strong and a little stupid about back injuries. Like my dad says, I'm smart like a mule and strong as a fox
Man oh man, that avatar just hits too close to home for me. I busted a plank I was using as a ramp on the job one time and basically had to do what the poor fellow in your avatar is doing. I seem to remember 3 times having to do that in 25 years with my or someone elses' machine. This was when I was young, strong and a little stupid about back injuries. Like my dad says, I'm smart like a mule and strong as a fox
Not me
Its Paul loading his Mamas 112:lmao: :lmao: outta here
Jody
Originally posted by tisenberg
So is that you trying to get rid of your Deere in your Avatar?
Its Paul loading his Mamas 112:lmao: :lmao: outta here
Jody
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