2012 Lawn & Garden Archive
What’s New From John Deere For 2013
I’ll be quick. By Paul Sikkema. Find Paul on Google+ 1. It is common knowledge that Deere is retiring the D100. It is being replaced with the D105. The New D105 Lawn Tractor features an automatic transmission. Just like with your car, you simply set your direction with the
Tractor Supply Co. to Build New Headquarters
Tractor Supply Co. to Build New Headquarters BRENTWOOD, Tenn., August 8, 2012 — Tractor Supply Company, the largest retail farm and ranch supply store chain in the United States, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase an undeveloped parcel of land in the Maryland
2012 Consumer Reports Updates Lawn Mower & Tractor Buying Guide
From: Rural Lifestyle Dealer June 4, 2012 — Consumer Reports has updated its “Lawn Mower & Tractor Buying Guide” for the 2012 season. You can find full details by visiting their website here. Here’s a summary of some of the key points from the report. First, the overview: “Our latest
Share Your Tip At Craftsman.com and Be Eligible To Win $400!
Hi, Paul, Because you run one of the best blogs on the Internet, I wanted to let you know that Craftsman is doing a contest right now to give away $400. It’s called the Craftsman Tips & Tricks Sweepstakes, and all your readers have to do is
Husqvarna Group wins a grand slam at the red dot design awards
From: Husqvarna The red dot design award is an international design prize awarded by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Essen, Germany. Founded in 1955, the jury now gets about 14.000 submissions from 70 countries annually, making it the biggest product design competition in the world. The Husqvarna
JENSEN Mini Radio and Wireless Headphones Kit with Weather Band JHD910BTK Installation and Review
The guys over at Professional Power Tool Guide just installed a Jensen Mini Radio and Wireless Headphone Kit in a Kawasaki Mule 610 and I wanted to show you how easy it is to install a radio on your new lawn tractor. Head over there and take a look. Professional
Briggs & Stratton Expanding WI Parts Distribution Center
MILWAUKEE (April 2012) — Briggs & Stratton announced today that it will expand its service parts distribution center located in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin and move its parts distribution operations, which include the Company’s Simplicity & Snapper branded parts, currently located in McDonough, Georgia to the newly expanded
It’s Time – To Write Your Own Review!
Todaysmower hit a major milestone yesterday. Over 3/4′s of a million people have come to read articles I have written about lawn tractors. I would like to thank each and every one of you for the support and positive remarks that have kept this blog going. Without
2012 Craftsman 30 in, 420cc, Model 25000 Riding Mower Review – Updated
Executive Summary: 2013 Update: Yes, there was that one problem with the safety switch on the deck. Craftsman fixed that for 2013 and decided to change the model number to avoid all confusion. Read the review of the 2013 Model 29000 here: Craftsman 29000 This is Craftsman’s new
Putting Craftsmanship back into Craftsman: 10 Reasons To Own The New Craftsman Premium Tractor
This tractor is no longer available Here are 10 reasons why the new Craftsman Premium Tractor is the most luxurious and technologically advanced lawn tractor in its class. Craftsman named the series CTX (Craftsman Tractor Experience) because the premium experience you will have with these tractors. In this
Interview with Kris Malkoski, VP/GM of Craftsman About the New CTX Tractors
Craftsman is known for innovation and in this interview Kris talks with me about the new premium tractors. Paul: In the last 4 years Craftsman went from Husqvarna to MTD in the Professional line, dropped the Professional Line and now has a Premium line made by Briggs &
Toys For Your Tractor!
Toys For Your Tractor! Everyone needs Chrome wheel covers for their tractor 6 inch for your front wheels, 8 inch or 12 inch for your rear wheels. Snap-fit. Snaps tight into the outside rim. Mounts easily and securely. Comes with five different color inserts to match your
2012 John Deere 42 in 22 HP Hydro Model D130 Review
Executive Summary: The D130 is John Deere’s most popular twin cylinder Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor. This John Deere lawn tractor is a good mower for your normal suburban home. This model features the new John Deere design, step through operator’s platform, pressurized lube engine with oil filter, and
2012 John Deere 42 in 21 HP Hydro Model D120 Review
Executive Summary: Now we are getting somewhere. The D120 is John Deere’s most popular single cylinder Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor. It is priced at about $300 more than Craftsman’s most popular 42 in. This John Deere lawn tractor is a good mower for the normal suburban yard. This model
2012 John Deere 42 in 19.5 HP Hydro Model D110 Review
Executive Summary: This is John Deere’s cheapest Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor. Priced at about $200 more than the comparable Craftsman with Turn-Tight, this John Deere lawn tractor is a good mower for the normal suburban yard. This model features the new John Deere design, step through operator’s platform, pressurized
2012 John Deere 42 in 17.5 HP Gear Drive Model D100 Review
Executive Summary: Get’m while they last! My understanding is the D100 has been discontinued and is being replaced with the D105 automatic. This is John Deere’s cheapest Lawn Tractor. Priced at about $100 more than the comparable Craftsman with Turn-Tight, this John Deere lawn tractor is a