Lawn Tractor - Mower

brk-lnt · 11-01-2015, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 8gv

+1 on the Craftsman.

I don't know where it is manufactured but the parts availability is great.

I needed one $24 part in twelve years of ownership. I could have sourced the part from several companies.

It seems like a goid compromise between purchase price and longevity.

The Craftsman mowers are typically made by MTD. Some of the more recent years have had a couple of models made by Husqvarna for higher-end units.

Keep in mind too that "Craftsman" is just a brand, there is no Craftsman factory, Sears outsources all the manufacturing to various 3rd parties. Your "Craftsman" mower of 8 years ago could be TOTALLY different than what is in the store this year for a multitude of reasons. Just saying, do your homework based on what is in stores NOW, not what your cousin bought a decade ago.

TheProfessor · 11-01-2015, 05:20 PM

Maybe it's just one model - the entry priced model.

"Both of these are John Deere 42″ mowers. The one from HD is a model manufactured exclusively for HD. Here’s where the problem starts. The big box stores have made deals with manufactures to supply exclusive products at attractive price points. I know there are many people who will argue this fact and say there is no difference. However, go to the John Deere site and search for Model BG20444, you will not find it. You will find the LA105 which is a similar tractor but the BG20444 was manufactured specifically for HD."

LINK

Maybe the exact same model with different model numbers. Or cheaper models. Tough to find the truth.

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11-01-2015, 05:20 PM	#2
TheProfessor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,164 Thanks: 17 Thanked 357 Times in 214 Posts	Maybe it's just one model - the entry priced model. "Both of these are John Deere 42″ mowers. The one from HD is a model manufactured exclusively for HD. Here’s where the problem starts. The big box stores have made deals with manufactures to supply exclusive products at attractive price points. I know there are many people who will argue this fact and say there is no difference. However, go to the John Deere site and search for Model BG20444, you will not find it. You will find the LA105 which is a similar tractor but the BG20444 was manufactured specifically for HD." LINK Maybe the exact same model with different model numbers. Or cheaper models. Tough to find the truth.