Small Front deck Riding Mower

ham · Jun 9, 2010

Need some help folks. Does anybody make a good small front deck close in small yard riding mower? Our yard and surrounding area are kind of rough so the ride does matter and most of the zero turns you sit right on the axle/wheel and the dealers warn me it can be kind of harsh. When I was a kid on the farm my Dad bought a nice riding mower that had a floating front deck that worked nicely. It seems these days they are so big. Any ideas?

Johndeere3720 · Jun 9, 2010

would something like this work?
Riders for Homeowners | Husqvarna Ride on Mowers

ham · Jun 9, 2010

Yes. That is a good suggestion and the only one I have seen so far...but it does seem a bit long. The problem I have had with this model is our local dealer does not carry them and has never sold one. It would be nice to at least ride it before buying

Thanks for the suggestion.

Cougar300 · Jun 9, 2010

Does it have to be new?
We have a John Deere F525 48" cut, does a nice job.
Like this.

2003 JOHN DEERE F525 Riding Lawn Mowers For Sale At TractorHouse.com

Specop_007 · Jun 9, 2010

I can second the F525. Great mower, although I believe the engine and hydrostat are all one unit which makes replacement a bit expensive.

Only front mount mower I knew about before that Husq above was a Walker and Good Lord they are proud of that one.

If it were me I'd look for a decent JD F525.