If you enjoy using John Deere lawn tractors, have some free time, and want to earn some extra spending money, starting your own lawn care business may be for you. Earning $35 - $80 per hour is typical for lawn care services, it's easy to do, and no matter how bad the economy is, there will be work to do. The truth is that if you already own a JD tractor, the next step is to know how to get started.
In its early years, the John Deere Tractor Company was a simple plowing equipment manufacturer. Over the years, they grew into other industries such as developing farm related equipment. Eventually they grew into the farm tractor market, and they began to focus their business on producing agricultural vehicles and tools.
Today, John Deere lawn tractors have garnered the attention of people looking to use a modified farm tractor for personal use at home. You will often see these John Deere lawn tractors used by private gardening businesses, on large estates, golf courses, and parks. They have 3 models of lawn tractors, including the John Deere LT 133, the John Deere LT 155, and the John Deere 166.
John Deere Lawn Tractors
The John Deere LT133 uses a 13 horsepower engine, and comes equipped with standard seat springs, headlights, adjustable seats, steel frame body, and 15 inch turning radius. The dash is easy to operate and read, and the controls are all color coded and easy to reach.
A John Deere tractor for your lawn can cut heights as
low as 1 inch and as high as 4 inches. You can adjust the height using an adjustment knob that can reduce or increase your cutting length by 1/4 inch at a time. Many people cut their own grass using their standard push mowers (estimates are at around 6 million people) and riding mowers (estimates are at 2 million people). However, many people have also started to use lawn mowing services to maintain their yards. These riding mowers can be categorized into two types. The most popular design is the front-engine lawn tractor. Though these tractors used to have a cutting range of 36 inches wide, today, they can reach as wide as 50 inches across, making lawn cutting more efficient and fast.
Some people believe that a John Deere tractor for your lawn is a bumpy ride. They say that if you are not riding on smooth lawn, the bumps can be jarring and may take a toll on your bearings and your body as well, despite the comfort chair that the tractors are equipped with.
Pricing
You can find basic lawn tractors for as low as $800, but the best models, such as the John Deere 190C, for about $3000. This is because of the 25HP engine and a 54-inch cutting deck. You can definitely get a better price if you shop for used John Deere tractors. Take a look around your neighborhood for opportunities, or from online sites or eBay or Craigslist. Antique John Deere tractors are a whole other story, so take a look at our article on those.
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In conclusion, you should be able to find a good John Deere lawn tractor that will last you a long time as long as you care for it, use it properly, and maintain it annually. Depending on your needs, it may be worth your money to invest in a John Deere lawn tractors.
