Big Box Hardware store lawn mowers

fmlewis · 06-28-2012, 01:09 PM

I have a John Deere thats 21years old that recently bit the dust. I got it used and its lasted a good amount of time. Between the jeep and the house I just don't want to sink anymore money into it.

So I am on the market looking and noticed I can get some pretty nice financing from Home Depot, but was curious if anyone knows are the Toro's, Cub Cadets, Deere's, etc the same quality that you would get at a dealership? Are they the same parts? Will a toro dealer service a big box store bought mower? etc / etc

I honestly haven't done much looking yet other than the big box stores. I noticed alot of them are going to a kawasaki motor, a kohler is hard to find, and briggs and straton are here and there (mainly Sears).

Anyone bought one lately which brands are better, what to look for, etc. I am leaning towards a zero turn.

06-28-2012, 01:09 PM	#1
fmlewis The best damn Engineer!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fairfield Posts: 135	Big Box Hardware store lawn mowers I have a John Deere thats 21years old that recently bit the dust. I got it used and its lasted a good amount of time. Between the jeep and the house I just don't want to sink anymore money into it. So I am on the market looking and noticed I can get some pretty nice financing from Home Depot, but was curious if anyone knows are the Toro's, Cub Cadets, Deere's, etc the same quality that you would get at a dealership? Are they the same parts? Will a toro dealer service a big box store bought mower? etc / etc I honestly haven't done much looking yet other than the big box stores. I noticed alot of them are going to a kawasaki motor, a kohler is hard to find, and briggs and straton are here and there (mainly Sears). Anyone bought one lately which brands are better, what to look for, etc. I am leaning towards a zero turn.