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Craftsman T130 18.5hp 42in riding lawn mower/tractor - $899
$899.00
possible ymmv, see 22066 for reference. I believe shipping is free.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMA...1000
https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMA...1000
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It's not different. Most of these mowers are manufactured by MTD with different paint jobs.
Outside of deck size and motor configurations, you won't notice the components being any better between models until you get to the yellow and black Craftsman Professional Series line.
Even then, some of the lower end models in that lineup have the same components you see here, just repainted.
It's not necessarily garbage, despite what some of the elitists will tell you, but it's important to know that it's 90% identical across all of these big-box brands as you are trying to price shop.
I bagged a Troybilt Mustang 42" ZTR mower from Lowe's in Sept 2018 for about $700, so they CAN go cheaper, but that was exceptional because they were pushing out Troybilt to make room for Craftsman.
I've been happy with it to this point.
Outside of deck size and motor configurations, you won't notice the components being any better between models until you get to the yellow and black Craftsman Professional Series line.
Even then, some of the lower end models in that lineup have the same components you see here, just repainted.
Thanks, I hate the smoke and mirrors.
No problem. I updated that initial comment. It's not necessarily a bad thing as long as you're aware of how the illusion works.
When they do year-end clearances like this, you can still bag a deal.
The other nice thing behind the MTD branding charade is that you can price-shop replacement parts or accessories knowing that they're all pretty much universal. Just figure out which model lines equate to yours in other brands.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMA...1000
This 2019 unit has it at the $1800 price point. I wouldn't be surprised if the successor to the OP's model brings that front end/turning setup to the $1300 MSRP price point.
If you have a lot of landscaping to maneuver around, you might need to think about how much the $300 savings means to you.
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A 2016 two stage snow blower that has to have the carburetor removed every winter and blown out for it to start again. Known issue with this chinese carb. Effected a couple Troy Built models too. Easy fix is starting and running for 5 minutes every 2 months.
A 2015(?) Craftsman self propel EZ walk lawn mower that has to have starter fluid sprayed up it's *** every year to get it to start. Also the EZ walk control cable has an infamous reputation of breaking and Sears kept selling the same weak cable for a couple years. I had it replaced twice while it was under warranty. Easy fix, people are making them with quality steel out of their garage and selling them on eBay for around $20.
And a 2017 Craftsman (made by Poulan Pro) chainsaw that loves to pour out bar oil after the last two uses. Yes, I burp the fill cap after use. Easy fix for me - I got a Husqvarna 460 Rancher. It's a beast. The Craftsman is still sitting in bar oil in it's case in the back of the garage since last spring. I'll get to it some day. Maybe.
I would of probably jumped on this deal.
Outside of deck size and motor configurations, you won't notice the components being any better between models until you get to the yellow and black Craftsman Professional Series line.
Even then, some of the lower end models in that lineup have the same components you see here, just repainted.
It's not necessarily garbage, despite what some of the elitists will tell you, but it's important to know that it's 90% identical across all of these big-box brands as you are trying to price shop.
I bagged a Troybilt Mustang 42" ZTR mower from Lowe's in Sept 2018 for about $700, so they CAN go cheaper, but that was exceptional because they were pushing out Troybilt to make room for Craftsman.
I've been happy with it to this point.
Hmmm, Troybilt Mustang 42" ZTR mower, I must have missed that post
https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/t/12024979
It was a pretty slick deal during that TB clear out when Lowe's was making room for Craftsman.
It got even sweeter than this post for me locally and I was able to use a 10% off coupon, but this post got slaughtered for some reason.
A 2016 two stage snow blower that has to have the carburetor removed every winter and blown out for it to start again. Known issue with this chinese carb. Effected a couple Troy Built models too. Easy fix is starting and running for 5 minutes every 2 months.
A 2015(?) Craftsman self propel EZ walk lawn mower that has to have starter fluid sprayed up it's *** every year to get it to start. Also the EZ walk control cable has an infamous reputation of breaking and Sears kept selling the same weak cable for a couple years. I had it replaced twice while it was under warranty. Easy fix, people are making them with quality steel out of their garage and selling them on eBay for around $20.
And a 2017 Craftsman (made by Poulan Pro) chainsaw that loves to pour out bar oil after the last two uses. Yes, I burp the fill cap after use. Easy fix for me - I got a Husqvarna 460 Rancher. It's a beast. The Craftsman is still sitting in bar oil in it's case in the back of the garage since last spring. I'll get to it some day. Maybe.
I would of probably jumped on this deal.
Hand tools went to China, power tools and outdoor equipment getting the brand name slapped on the cheapest junk.
Management decisions in the final years hastened the demise of Sears and destroyed the value of the Craftsman brand.