buying my first commercial mower.

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I am going into business and need to find a good walk behind mower. I will be buying used and have limited funds. I figured I could spend about 1500.00 on a walkbehind. What is your recommended brands and types? I would like to have a hydro and also the ability to have good clean cutting quality. Is a 36" walk behind be the smart size to start with? Ect........ I know little about deck types. Could u explain why a particular mower is better over another style? Thanks im a rookie

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Thanks that helps out. What do u guys think about a 48" cub cadet walk behind. It is a hydro its from the mid 1990's its older but been in storage for 12 years with 71hours

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Thanks that helps out. What do u guys think about a 48" cub cadet walk behind. It is a hydro its from the mid 1990's its older but been in storage for 12 years with 71hours

I bet the hour meter is unplugged.

Stick to commercial brands. Any will do! It just depends on price vs condition.

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not at all APEX... Was saying just to stick to the commercial mowers. Theres not a big enough difference between brands to base a decision on. I wouldnt pay a extra $1000 for a exmark over a toro or vice a versa.

I Look for 10-12cc hydro pumps. Solid decks. A kawi or honda is always good but if the price is right Ill take a kohler. I wouldnt touch a briggs.

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you guys r great! This information is really helping me. What makes a good quality deck? And what makes certain decks better over another?

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Good luck finding something for $1,500.

I thought I could, but the only ones I found at that price were pretty well used and NOT hydros.
I mean, I'm sure you can find one, but I wasn't having much luck.

I ended up buying new.