Walmart Yard Machine Riding Mower. This is what a entry level riding mower looks like in 2024. Owch!

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@roberthoffman4713 10 ай бұрын

The newer basic ride on mowers are nothing like those from a few years ago. The new stuff is built to last a couple years and get scraped. Most of them don't sell replacement part's for them. Yes they might sell air filters, blades and a few other small items but the rest is disposable. If you are lucky you might be able to find used parts, but who knows how long they will last. There's not that big of a price jump between these and the next step up in riders where you can get parts to repair them. In some cases it can be as little as $150 to $200 more, and you get a mower that will last you a lot longer especially if you take a little care of it.

@FarpointFarms 10 ай бұрын

agreed, the manufactures are there to make a profit, some parts are plastic and not serviceable. it is a shame they do that

@artemartem1134 10 ай бұрын

riding mower prices are insane since COVID - I was at Home Depot the other day and they had very basic riders with FNR like these and they were priced over $2300! Speaking of riders, hope to see some more of the old school video action this year with that stuff. Radios are cool and all but got some legacy stuff too? I'm working on a Craftsman DGT6000 with the 27hp kohler twin right now like you had in an old video. Love from Knoxville.

@FarpointFarms 10 ай бұрын

I still look for those old mowers, does not take much to fix them up

@tonywestvirginia 10 ай бұрын

Wow! I'll keep repairing my rider as needed!

@FarpointFarms 10 ай бұрын

You and me both will be making repairs, a new one is not really in the budget for most

@AndrewHCann 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video Eric :) my one neighborhood neighbor got Yard Works one 48 inches cut bed and Briggs & Stratton has oil filter only thing surprises me louder than one I have mine is Troy Bilt with 436 CC single cylinder motor Synchmatic transmission daul pedal one left is clutch also brake pedal , right size is slow to faster speed push , 3 gallon fuel tank it small one but 2 times before fill up again to ! 1 quart engine oil only to fill plus oil filter included 10w30 engine no synthetic type ! Engine Oil very efficient May To October last for ! But only thing don't like you only cut grass cutting for 3 hours then wait 2 hours to cool down continue after or get back fire from engine and not way override that feature it keep electrical power to starter at 14.0 Volts and Recharge battery to that what dealer told me it 2021 model plus 28 hp ! Old TORO had was 2009 with 19 hp Courage single cylinder Kohler and go for 8 hours or more no problem and was Automatic transmission plus 5 gallon fuel tank too! No problem till motor screw up on me on gears timing broken apart inside and did regular maintenance on like be but bang that it no longer or get used engine for it! But TROY BILT no bad machine does my 1.5 acres okay!

@FarpointFarms 10 ай бұрын

1.5 acres might be a bit much for it, just in a pinch I am sure it will work just fine

@AndrewHCann 10 ай бұрын

@@FarpointFarms actually Eric :) found if have 1/2 throttle up up fast speed to and 2 notches from bottom so won't dig in to dirt then I am okay for 1.5 acres ! Yes lots grass more in my neighborhood neighbor do than 1.5 acres they have like 5 or more ! But big is Weepie Bed and Ditches too do take lots work on .5 acres totally got do slow speed traveling!

@Zach-zv6nj 9 ай бұрын

All these new riders are the same chassis, decks, engine. Just a few cosmetic details are different like seat design or front headlights. The one you just shown is identical to my Craftsman 42 inch except for the cosmetics I described. Same factory different names stamped on them. But at least the motor is a Briggs

@FarpointFarms 9 ай бұрын

Agreed, whey you look at the specs, they all seem to have the same transmission. most times they are made by the same 3 manufactures that just put a different sticker on them

@54cal54 10 ай бұрын

Crazy prices on these no more $800 specials these days. Im rebuilding my Husqvarna briggs v-twin it broke a rod last year and destroyed the cylinder. Got a good used block online for $40.

@FarpointFarms 10 ай бұрын

That is the way to go, if you are handy, you can get a better deal

@Hairball786 10 ай бұрын

1999? Holy crap. I got mine 2 years ago. 46" Craftsman with hydrostatic. No gears, just move the lever forward or back. Was $1350.

@FarpointFarms 10 ай бұрын

Inflation is insane for sure

@johnkelley6278 10 ай бұрын

Well that was going to be my new mower this year because I assumed it was the cheapest but after seeing this video I will be buying used or fixing my old yardman . ( Again)

@FarpointFarms 10 ай бұрын

The prices were crazy for what they were

@skippy6243 10 ай бұрын

They are good mowers just have to take care of them like all mowers

@FarpointFarms 10 ай бұрын

some of the parts now are "non" serviceable so they have to be replaced. I wish companies would not cheap out just to make a few more dollars profit

@skippy6243 10 ай бұрын

@@FarpointFarms it's all about money 💰 Probably China owns them

@2148aa 10 ай бұрын

I miss my 8HP snapper

@FarpointFarms 10 ай бұрын

you could not kill those mowers

@DennisBurger-hc3ie 6 ай бұрын

I’ve had one forever, 1986 model 281006s, runs like a top

@bradbarefoot2986 10 күн бұрын

Murray doesn't make Toro or John Deere ... this is from a 45+ year John Deere dealership veteran. MTD/Yardmachines however is Cub Cadet with less bells an whistles.

@FarpointFarms 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@bradbarefoot2986 10 күн бұрын

This will fall into the P/S category ... you mentioned the cost being close to $2K ... look at the Cub-Cadet close money wise as they use the same rolling platform.

@FarpointFarms 10 күн бұрын

Good to know- Thanks

@fuzz1500 10 ай бұрын

Things are changing. And in this case...not a better change for the consumer.

@FarpointFarms 10 ай бұрын

it is sad,, but you are right

@jamesbudd9900 10 ай бұрын

Runnings had a rider for 2199 can't recall the manufacturer. It's all just fine hahahaha

@FarpointFarms 10 ай бұрын

Fine, fine, everything is fine-

@jamesbudd9900 10 ай бұрын

@@FarpointFarms yup yup for sure lol

@DC_PRL 10 ай бұрын

$2k? lol, that's insane. They're all disposable garbage; stamped steel, no grease fittings. Every Spring in my area you can snag one for free of couple hundred bucks. Some home owner will leave gas in the carb over winter and no start. Prefer true garden tractors like wheel horse or simplicity, cub cadet from 70s and 80s...indestructible.

@FarpointFarms 10 ай бұрын

I look every spring for them, some are quick to fix and way more durable

@DC_PRL 10 ай бұрын

@@FarpointFarms if you're handy, no reason to buy new mowers. Old stuff was made much better and looks cool, can run forever. My1987 WH 414-8 got a 321cc Kohler and everything on it is can be rebuilt.

@defaultuserid1559 10 ай бұрын

Those are made by MTD who markets several junk brands. They last a season or two before something breaks that isn't worth fixing. It's a sinister business plan to keep making cheaper and cheaper junk and overcharging for it, which is a lot different than when they actually made mowers that lasted (IH Cub Cadet, Gravely, etc.) This one is overpriced by $1,000. That's what I think anyway.

@FarpointFarms 10 ай бұрын

They like to make plastic parts- like parts of the transmission,- it is a shame

@fixanythingdiy 10 ай бұрын

Sadly, this inflation is not under control. That's more than I paid for my first car.

@FarpointFarms 10 ай бұрын

I agree that the inflation is out of control- These are way more than what my first car cost as well.

@tincanboat 10 ай бұрын

for what lawn mowers cost you could buy a good used car.

@FarpointFarms 10 ай бұрын

Have you priced used cars lately? They are also insane

@newtonbrook 4 ай бұрын

Buy a good used Wheel Horse

@FarpointFarms 4 ай бұрын

Sure, but the problem for 99% of the population is that they can't fix stuff. An older tractor will have issues and they can't fix them.

@newtonbrook 4 ай бұрын

@@FarpointFarms I know what you mean. Parts are hard to find sometimes. Nevertheless they have a heavy duty chassis, a lot of cast iron. I have one and it can take a lot of abuse.