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ATF
USA
1892 Posts |
 Posted - 07/28/2010 : 23:43:49
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| Do you guys think I just have deck envy by wanting a bigger deck? Are they that much more effective? will my wife treat me different? I want one. |
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ByronC
USA
1605 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 04:06:12
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60" is better than 48"..... It's rock Hard and solid..
Gotta Love a Powermax Deck!! |
Byron---Allis-Chalmers
The Few, The Proud, The Orange.
918H Agco-Allis, and a 928D Grasshopper Diesel.
D-21 Allis-Chalmers
Allis-Chalmers Tech for 7 years. |
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1014211
USA
2317 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 05:34:58
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| When I mowed for the first time after going from a 42 to a 48 champagne popped open, ticker tape fell from the heavens, angels sang, and the grass shuddered in fear. Yep. :) I actually feel I mow quicker in the wide open spacers (obviously), but I do notice in the tight spaces I have to be more careful, slowing me down a bit. |
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skunkhome
USA
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Posted - 07/29/2010 : 06:40:35
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| Have you tried going through that 4 ft gate with the 48" mower? BTW I am sitting here with my finger on the "bleeping button". Y'all are mighty *bleep* close to the *bleep* edge with your smart *bleep* posts. *bleeeeeep, bleep* |
  Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
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larry8200
USA
3166 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 07:13:31
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| I think the biggest advantage of the 48" deck is extends 3" further, making it easier to mow up close |
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ATF
USA
1892 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 07:25:15
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| Why Phil Whatever do you mean? Ar you having carnal thoughts? Jealous? small deck? hehehe |
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ATF
USA
1892 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 07:27:35
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Originally posted by 1014211
When I mowed for the first time after going from a 42 to a 48 champagne popped open, ticker tape fell from the heavens, angels sang, and the grass shuddered in fear. Yep. :) I actually feel I mow quicker in the wide open spacers (obviously), but I do notice in the tight spaces I have to be more careful, slowing me down a bit.
I was hoping for fireworks, all that would be okay. I just want my first time to be "special" |
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simplelife
USA
1385 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 08:57:39
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My personal experience having several of both decks, the 42 gives a much better cut on rougher "yards". The 48 gets the job done quicker, but it just is not as nice a finish as the 42. In the mid to late summer, when all you are mowing is the buckhorn and the grass is growing very little, you can move to the 48 and not notice much difference.
Just my experience. Maybe if I had a nicely sodded "lawn" that had no bumps, hills, or other geographical anomalies, I wouldn't see that much difference. |
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ATF
USA
1892 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 09:12:44
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| I've notice the same thing, My 48 inch deck on the Massey seem to float over areas and not cut, were as the 42 follows the contour much better. |
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olcowhand
USA
5115 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 09:13:48
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| I know I could get expelled for it, but I have a 72" deck & my wife LOVES it! LOL My John Deere F935 cuts 6' at a lick, and I get the farm area & roadsides mowed fast! My Allis was my main mower, but my BIL has her now. It had a very nice cutting 48" deck, but wouldn't fit into some places. My Kubota G4200 has a 42" deck & fits everywhere here at my place. Slightly longer mowing times, but I really like having a rider with the 42" deck under it. Yep, size does matter, but if you can't use it, ya might as well lose it! LOL |
Daniel in Ky -- So much to do, so little time!
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ATF
USA
1892 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 09:27:53
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| Thanks Daniel, I feel much better, bigger isn't always better |
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Cvans
USA
4407 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 10:24:19
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I will also chime in supporting the 42" deck. I have mowed this 2 acre yard with many different decks and the Simplicity 42" deck easily wins hands down. I am seriously thinking about putting one under my Bolens GT2000 if it can be done with a reasonable amount of work.
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East Central South Dakota
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
Thomas Jefferson
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freddie
USA
2129 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 13:18:02
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it not how big your deck is, its how you use your deck when your working it hard or slow. take care of your deck, wash it when your done, and it should last you a life time |
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ByronC
USA
1605 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 16:19:23
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Ohhhhhhhh Myyyyyyyyyy Gooooooossssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!
60" BIG DECK!!!!
48" Medium DECK?????
42" small deck.......
Anyone got an old B208 Allis with a 36" DECK??????? lol |
Byron---Allis-Chalmers
The Few, The Proud, The Orange.
918H Agco-Allis, and a 928D Grasshopper Diesel.
D-21 Allis-Chalmers
Allis-Chalmers Tech for 7 years. |
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olcowhand
USA
5115 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 17:04:55
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I've always wondered...if you leave your deck out in the rain......will there be shrinkage?  |
Daniel in Ky -- So much to do, so little time!
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simplelife
USA
1385 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 17:08:14
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quote:
Originally posted by LordByron444
Ohhhhhhhh Myyyyyyyyyy Gooooooossssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!
60" BIG DECK!!!!
48" Medium DECK?????
42" small deck.......
Anyone got an old B208 Allis with a 36" DECK??????? lol
Cuts like a dream and gets down my narrow walkway to the lower yard.
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Edited by - simplelife on 07/29/2010 17:09:48 |
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