- Joined
- Mar 31, 2019
- Messages
- 814
- Reaction score
- 803
- Points
- 93
- Location
- FL
- Vehicle Year
- 2001
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 4.0 SOHC S/C
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- 0
- Total Drop
- 0
- Tire Size
- Just the right size to touch the ground.
I've got 2+ acres to mow. Fought with standard riders for years, had a couple of decent ones, a couple of POS's. I finally broke down and bought a Bad Boy zero turn from Tractor Supply. I've only had it a couple of years, but so far I'm happy with it. If you've got acreage to mow and can swing t he cost, I highly recommend a "quality" zero turn. Mows better, faster and easier, IMO. It's almost like riding a push mower if that makes sense. The Kohler engine on mine is fairly quiet and, so far, cranks in seconds.
For the string trimmer, I just recently bought a Milwaukee 18v trimmer. Haven't had it long enough to really recommend it, but if it's anything like the other Milwaukee tools I've had, it will pay for itself in no time. It's as powerful as my 4 stroke Craftsman gas trimmer and is supposed to have an hour run time on the standard 5 amp hour battery. I'm only good for about 30 minutes at a time on a trimmer due to my back, so that's plenty of run time for me with just one battery. Not to mention, it's lighter, obviously quieter and instant on.
For the string trimmer, I just recently bought a Milwaukee 18v trimmer. Haven't had it long enough to really recommend it, but if it's anything like the other Milwaukee tools I've had, it will pay for itself in no time. It's as powerful as my 4 stroke Craftsman gas trimmer and is supposed to have an hour run time on the standard 5 amp hour battery. I'm only good for about 30 minutes at a time on a trimmer due to my back, so that's plenty of run time for me with just one battery. Not to mention, it's lighter, obviously quieter and instant on.