Don’t Buy a Big Box Mower… Buy a Used Grasshopper

The Mower Shop: https://the-mower-shop-inc.com/ - Best place to get all your Grasshopper maintenance parts! Grasshopper LED Light Kits: https://the-mower-shop-inc.com/collections/led-work-lamps My Grasshopper Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLusS7OVraa15eKa9eviUpHHhBJsHowRfK I’ve owned this Grasshopper 721D front mount diesel mower for years, and even though it’s now 25 years old, I’d buy it again in a heartbeat. In this video, I walk through why I think a used front mount Grasshopper diesel mower can be a better buy than a brand-new big box store mower — especially if you have acreage, ponds, slopes, trees, ditches, fence rows, landscaping beds, or any kind of property that requires more than just cutting a flat suburban yard. This old Grasshopper 721D has a Kubota 3-cylinder diesel, a 61-inch front mount deck, serious low-end torque, easy deck access, great visibility, and the kind of serviceability that makes older commercial mowers so valuable. I also show how the front deck helps reduce weed eating around the pond, how it handles slopes and uneven ground, how the deck flips up for maintenance, and why parts availability from The Mower Shop makes owning an older Grasshopper a lot less scary. I also install and compare a Grasshopper LED headlight conversion kit because mowing and leaf cleanup in the dark is no joke. If you’re debating between a new zero turn, a used commercial mower, or a big box store mower, this video is for you. Huge thanks to The Mower Shop for helping keep these old Grasshoppers alive and working. Chapters 00:00 Why I love my 25-year-old Grasshopper 721D 01:03 Yes, it cuts thick grass 01:19 Why the front mount deck matters 02:18 Less weed eating around ponds and obstacles 03:16 Deck articulation and uneven terrain 04:36 Deck flips up for maintenance 04:54 The unofficial mini bulldozer feature 05:53 Why Grasshoppers feel stable on slopes 08:25 Flipping the deck up for blade and spindle access 09:18 Heavy-duty deck build quality 10:05 Diesel torque and fuel efficiency 10:31 1,513 hours on a Kubota diesel 10:47 Maintenance on a 25-year-old mower 11:17 Why I use The Mower Shop for parts 12:40 LED headlight upgrade 13:35 Who should buy a front mount Grasshopper 13:59 Grasshopper attachments and versatility 14:25 Resale value of used Grasshoppers 14:49 Who this mower is really for 15:26 Final thoughts on the Grasshopper 721D 16:04 Should I put a stack on it? 16:31 Halogen vs LED headlight comparison Visit our Amazon Affiliate Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/indyfarmlife. This storefront provides links to many of the products we use around the farm. Disclaimer: We participate in affiliate marketing programs and we may receive a small commission for any purchases made through the above links. There is no upcharge to you for this service. We appreciate your support! #GrasshopperMower #DieselMower #ZeroTurnMower #IndyFarmLife #KubotaDiesel