[AT] New little tractor info??? JD LA130

[Steve W.]

Husqvarna, Jonsered, McCulloch, Partner, Poulan, WeedEater, FlyMo, 
Diamant Boart, Partner Industrial, Diamond Tool American Yard Products 
(Sears, Roper, DynaMark, Noma)  are all under one roof. They are now a 
separate entity (as Husqvarna outdoor products) from the Electrolux 
group (since mid 2006)

MTD, YardMan, Troy Bilt, White outdoor group, Yard Machines, Garden Way, 
Bolens, Cub Cadet are all MTD owned.

Simplicity, Ferris, Giant-Vac, Snapper, AGCO, Massey Ferguson are all in 
one outfit now.

Toro, Ex-Mark, Lawn-Boy, Wheel Horse,  are another group.

Now as to the new 100 series from Deere. Although the dealers would 
likely never admit to it, they are made to JD specifications under 
contract by Husqvarna. Just like the older Sabres (by John Deere) that 
Home Depot sold.

They are supposed to be the competition for the 1000 series Cub Cadets 
and the other Store Brands. Keep in mind that you can generally buy the 
same tractor at the dealer AND get better support and warranty service 
than from the big box stores.





Francis Robinson wrote:
>   Who makes the John Deere LA130 lawn tractor?
>    I see that the Huskvarna (sp?) lawn tractor is an MTD like Cub Cadet and 
> Troy-bilt and... and... and...   ;-)
>    Is the Deere LA130 Poulan (Electrolux) made?
> 
>    I am replacing my first Yardman (MTD) which is a 20 HP 42" and has been 
> in pretty heavy use for 3 years and trouble free except wearing out engine 
> to deck belts and about 4 sets of blades. It still runs perfect and doesn't 
> burn a drop of oil. We bought a second Yardman last fall. It is a 22 HP 
> with a 46" deck.
>    I was looking at a Poulan (Electrolux) at Rural King that was a 23 HP 
> with a 54" deck but I thought that the Deere might resell better in a couple 
> of years. Also the 54" deck might be a little tight in some areas we mow. I 
> have the Yanmar 1500 diesel with a woods 60" deck for big open areas.
>    Does anyone know of a good place to get a top (input) shaft bearing for 
> the transmission of a Bolens Articulator? Has anyone ever replaced one? I 
> don't believe it is supposed to wobble like a joystick...   ;-)   That old 
> bolens is otherwise in good shape. It was my mothers mower and while it like 
> most mowers had a few short comings it does the smoothest job of mowing of 
> any mower I have ever used. One of them would cut golf course greens.  :-)
> 
> 
> --
> "farmer"
> 
> Francis Robinson
> Central Indiana, USA
> robinson at svs.net 
> 
> 
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Steve W.
Near Cooperstown, New York