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- Price
- Effective for small, flat lawns
- Two-year warranty
- Noisy and uncomfortable
- Limited power
- Narrow deck width
- Reports of early breakdowns
The 38-inch Bolens M762F is a basic lawn tractor with a six-speed manual transmission. Other than a cup holder, it offers few extras to enhance riding comfort. Still, it gets the job done, and reviews say it's effective for relatively small, flat lawns up to an acre in size. Moving up to a lawn tractor with automatic transmission costs more but also gets you a wider cutting deck to speed the mowing. The main drawback is that Bolens is a brand made by MTD, which has a poor repair record. The six-speed Poulan XT PXT16542 (*Est. $1,000) is made by Husqvarna and has a cast-iron axle, usually a sign of better build quality.
A detailed review of the Bolens M762F is offered at ConsumerGuide.com. About a dozen owners also rate the budget Bolens M762F lawn tractor at Lowes.com, many adding detailed comments.
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This detailed review says the Bolens M762F lawn tractor is OK for light- or medium-duty use. The tractor is said to be uncomfortable and underpowered, however, especially on rough or hilly lawns.
Review: Expert Review: Bolens M762F Lawn Tractor, Editors of ConsumerGuide.com, April 4, 2008
2. Lowes.com
About a dozen owners give the Bolens lawn tractor a fairly low average rating, especially for quality. Users say it breaks down in the second to fourth years. The deck gauge wheels (to keep it from scalping the lawn) cost extra, and the bagging kit gets mixed reviews.
Review: Bolens 15.5-HP Manual 38" Cut Lawn Tractor, Contributors to Lowes.com
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