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@lowes, #LowesPartner and #AD In this video, I go over the best riding mower tractors from lowes under $5000. Check them out here 0:49 John Deere S130 - https://shoplowes.me/4vJRaJD 2:25 CRAFTSMAN T150 - https://shoplowes.me/4oFNRA9 3:54 EGO POWER+ T6 - https://shoplowes.me/4g2CZdt 5:28 Kobalt MAX-Lithium - https://shoplowes.me/4aOuBuB 7:03 Yard Force Lithium-Ion - https://shoplowes.me/44qhyvO Want FREE Shipping With Amazon Prime? Get a 30-DAY FREE TRIAL by signing up here http://www.amazon.com/tryprimefree?tag=thechrisreview-20 DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!
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For the last decade, a big chunk of riding mowers under five grand have been built on the same
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transmission family. It's called the Tough Torque K46, and how Svarna, Cub Cadet, and Troybilt
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all use it. The paint changes, the logo changes, but the way power gets from the engine to the
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wheels is mostly the same. And that transmission has a well-known weak point. It often starts
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slipping after three to five seasons for most homeowners. Right when you feel like you've
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gotten your money's worth, the mower starts losing drive. So before you compare horsepower or cutting
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width, the first thing to check is the drivetrain. Which models still use a K46 style setup and which
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ones move beyond it. So I went through every option in this price range at Lowe's and narrowed it down
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to the five best riding mower tractors under $5,000. And if you find something you like, I'll leave
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links to all the riding lawnmower tractors in the description below. First up is the John Deere S-130
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And it sits in a sweet spot between basic riders and heavier duty lawn tractors
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You get a 42 inch deck with two blades and a deep 13 gauge steel shell
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So it actually lifts and moves grass instead of just chopping at it
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You can also adjust the cutting height from 1 to 4 inches in quarter inch steps
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so it gives you good control over how short or clean you want the lawn to look
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And the 22 horsepower V-twin engine ties it all together. which means this mower has enough power for regular mowing, mulching, and bagging
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But one of the best parts is how easy it is to drive. The Torque K46 Hydro here doesn't jerk when you change pace
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You can ease into a lower speed as you come up to a tree, then roll back up to full pace on the straight without the tractor hunting or surging
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The side-by-side pedals make forward and reverse feel like driving an automatic car
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So backing up to line up a pass or nudge closer to a fence feels natural
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even if you aren't used to tractors. And with the 18 inch turning radius, I'd say it handles tighter spaces better than many riders this size
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Now at around $3,000, you also get solid extras like a two year warranty, a front bumper for added protection
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and LED headlights for better visibility when you mow near sunrise or sunset
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Now maintenance is also pretty simple because instead of dealing with a messy oil drain you just twist off the old oil filter canister and twist on a new one Just keep in mind that this machine isn really made for steep slopes John D recommends mowing on angles under 13 degrees so it better for flat or gently uneven yards
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Now next up is the Craftsman T150. And if you've got a slightly larger yard but don't want to spend premium money
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then this mower offers a really good balance of performance and value
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It comes with a 46 inch steel cutting deck and a twin blade system that's designed to handle lawns up to about 1.5 acres
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Now under the hood you're getting a 19.5 horsepower 540cc single cylinder engine
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It uses a gear drive transmission which means you choose between fixed gears instead of just pushing a pedal to change speed
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And that does require a little more input from you but the controls are straightforward and most people get comfortable quickly
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And in use, it can run up to roughly 5.5 miles per hour going forward, with reverse speed closer to 2.5 miles per hour
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Now for comfort, the T-150 features a high backseat that provides good support during longer mowing sessions
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And maneuverability is also surprisingly good for a mower this size. You can steer through typical backyard obstacles without it feeling clumsy
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And one downside is the relatively small 1.3 gallon fuel tank, which may require more frequent fueling if you're mowing larger properties
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And because it uses a gear drive transmission, it doesn't feel quite as smooth or effortless to operate as some of the hydrostatic tractors on this list
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Still, at around $2300, the T-150 lets you stretch your budget pretty far
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And when you see that it's sitting at about 4.6 stars from nearly 200 owners, it makes a lot of sense if you're trying to keep costs down
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And if you want to check any of these riding lawnmower tractors out, I put links to all of them in the description below
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Up next is the Ego Power Plus T6. and it's different from the last two mowers we've covered because it doesn't use gas at all
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It runs on Ego's 56 volt arc lithium batteries, which are the same batteries that power more than
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80 Ego tools. So if you already own Ego tools, those packs work here too. Now when all these
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six batteries are working together, the system can deliver up to 20 000 watts of power, and that's
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in the same range as about a 21 horsepower gas engine but with far less noise no exhaust smell and no gas station trips Now in a full charge it rated to handle up to about an acre and a half so most medium to large yards can be done in one go
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But power doesn't mean much without control. That's why this machine has a digital display
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right in the front of the seat. And from here, it's easy to pick between three blade settings
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three drive speeds, and even turn on cruise control. Now the deck is 42 inches wide and
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made from strong stamped steel, which is a good match for everyday use. You can also set
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cutting height in 12 steps and that gives you plenty of flexibility whether you like a short
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tight cut or prefer to leave the grass a bit longer. Now another big difference from a gas
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mower is the blade drive system. It uses dual brushless motors with no belts in between and I
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like that a lot because it cuts down on maintenance and reduces the chances of something falling while
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you're out in the yard. Now comfort features are also well covered with LED lights for working in
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low light, a USB charging port for a phone and integrated bluetooth for those who like to stay
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connected. Now at the back there's a tow hitch so you can turn the mower into a
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little hauler for light trailers and carts. Next up is the Cobalt Max Lithium
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and this one runs on a 52 volt lithium iron phosphate battery. And this
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chemistry is designed to last roughly twice as long as a regular lithium-ion pack so the battery should handle more charge cycles before it starts to fade
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Even with just this single pack it's rated for up to one and a half acres of
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mowing on one charge. And when it runs low the wall mounted charger brings it
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back to full in around four hours. And under the hood, there's three brushless motors working
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together. Two of them spin the blades and one drives the tractor and they deliver power in
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the same range as a 20 horsepower gas mower. And that's plenty for a typical one to two acre yard
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and you won't have to worry about bogging down in normal conditions. Now the mower can reach up to
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five and a half miles per hour forward and two and a half miles per hour in reverse. And a push
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button start gets it running with a single press and the fully automatic transmission takes care
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of shifting for you, so there's no learning curve with gears or clutches
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An onboard 3-inch LCD screen also makes it easy to manage. It's going to show battery level, late speed, and drive speed all the time
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And soft touch buttons let you tweak settings without slowing down After long straight passes cruise control can lock in constant pace Cobalt also includes a front truck compartment with 1 cubic feet of storage for
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small tools or personal items along with a rear trailer hitch for light hauling around the yard
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And they even backed this machine with a pretty strong warranty of five years of coverage for both
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the tractor and the battery plus three years for the charger. So if you're looking for an electric
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mower that's built to last, then you can't go wrong with this one from Cobalt
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Finally, we have the Yardforce Lithium-Ion. And at around $4,500, this mower puts most of its value into the battery
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Now, it runs on a 56 Lithium-Iron Phosphate pack with 100 Amphours of capacity
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so it stores a lot of energy for a residential tractor. That gives it enough stamina to handle up to 2.5 acres on a charge
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which shoots larger suburban yards where a smaller pack might tap out too early
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Now, the best part is that this battery doesn't stay locked inside the mower. you can actually remove it, carry it to a more convenient outlet, and charge it on its own
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And from empty to full, the charger needs about 4 hours, so topping off after dinner leaves you ready
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Now the deck measures 30 inches across and uses two blades to open up a clean path with each pass
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The shell's made of steel, and you bring the blades to life with an electronic control near the seat
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so you can stop them quickly when you roll over gravel, pathways, or tight spots around the house
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Now besides that, cut height and clippings are both easy to manage. You got 12 settings from 1.5 to 4.5 inches and 3 modes that cover side discharge, mulching with a plug, and bagging through an optional kit
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And you always know what's going on because a clear LCD panel shows you the battery level and other key status details right from the seat
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You should also know how simple the basic driving feels because you start the mower with a button and use the drive controls to nudge it forward or reverse
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And thanks to the cruise control feature, you don't have to chase the right pace
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which can help you lay down even stripes and finish with your arms more relaxed
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Now the high back adjustable seats adds to that comfort by letting you dial in support for your lower back
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so the time you spend in the seat doesn't feel as demanding. You also get LED headlights, a cup holder, and USB ports
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And that's all for today. I hope this list helped you find the perfect riding lawnmower tractor
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And if you find something you like, don't forget to check the description for links to all the riding lawnmower tractors mentioned in this video
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Thanks for watching
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