print < Tractorpoint Login Tractorpoint Forums Search Forums New Posts Photos Manuals/Links Parts Parts Home by Tractor Make by Part Type Return Policy Return Instructions Support Contact Us Locations Delivery Return Policy Return Instructions Terms/Privacy Account Login/Out myProfile Register Search for = Topic I found a good used 16 hp craftsman with a rear bagger and spreader for $1000. The first time I cut my pastures the grass was 12+ inches tall, so I rented a JD with a deck mower adjusted to 3". I fell in love with the JD but renting is kinda pricey. However I have been cutting my "lawn" for almost 3 yrs on the craftsman without any problems so far. It was 6 years old when I bought it.I think an important thing to consider when looking for any mower for a job this size is to make sure that it's large enough(HP) to handle the job and not overly strain the machine. ">  Need the advice of an experienced lawn tractor user John Deere Tractors Replies 12 Post by Willie Swetlow