Lawn Tractor - Mower

[TiltonBB]

Originally Posted by TheProfessor

Yes. I have a New Holland tractor with hydrostatic drive and it is wonderful.

Do not want any automatic on a lawn tractor. Too many horror stories. Thank you.

As far as Sears goes. Well you have had good luck. And hope you continue.

Me, I had a Sears chain saw. Took to Sears repair facility. Counter person states that Sears does not work on any gasoline engine over 10 years old.
I asked if I could speak with one of the mechanics. OK. When I entered the repair area - one step in - a screaming voice yelled out - "Get out of here. We don't work on anything over 10 years old."

That was the end of Sears for me. Thank you.

Note: my current lawn tractor is manual transmission. And I love it. It's just getting old.

You can lead a horse to water..........................

There are many private repair facilities that would work on your antique chainsaw and to swear off Sears because of one rude employee well............ I have gone through 3 chain saws in the last 15 years. When they get old and break down I throw them out.

As I said: To each his own. If you mowed your lawn twice with the automatic I am sure you would like it, and as a matter of fact, prefer it. Having extensive experience with both, in my mind there is no comparison. But sometimes you can't confuse people with the facts who have already made up their minds . It is just how it is!

[TheProfessor]

Thanks for all of the replies. But some digression has occurred.

Here is the main part of my original post.

"I am only seeking a manual transmission riding mower. I do not want any automatic nor hydrostatic. Yes, they are great and many love them. I do not want any automatic. End of that discussion.

Now to seek a lawn tractor that has an engine made in USA."