I'm in the market for a finish mower. Having recently purchased an L3200 and a house, funds are a bit low to buy new. Started looking at used ones and there seems to be a fair amount of them floating around between $400 and $650. Two in particular, a Woods RM59 and a Deere 272 (both side discharge) are selling for $500. Do you guys have a preference of one over the other? The only difference I can tell between the two units is the Woods has the 4 wheels setup. How's parts availability for these units? I'm no lawn nazi, just need to mow a few acres. I'm new to buying one of these which has me on edge about going used. From reading other posts on here, it seems I should inspect spindle play, how quiet the blades turn by hand, have the guy run it if I can. Anything else?
Appreciate any advice.
Appreciate any advice.