OT: Mack Lawn Mowers

In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
> Trevor Bergmeier asks:
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> >Sorry for the off topic post, but I was just doing my usually runs through
> >the local Borgs and at Menards I saw a "Mack" (as in Mack Truck - a blue
> >mower with the "Mack" logo -- dog and all) brand lawn mower on clearance for
> >$200 -- regularly $450.
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> >Anyway, Does anyone here know anything about "Mack" mowers or own one who
> >can speak on the quality of this machine? parts? are blades standard and
> >easy to get for it... etc. If I recall it's a 6.5HP Briggs & Stratton
> >motor... so its got a good motor on it...
>
> You probably won't find anything. It's likely made by MTD or Murray under
> license. A few years ago, Stanley licensed their name for a similar line. Don't
> know if that's still out there or not. It has become common practice for
> companies doing nicely in one field to license their name for items in other
> fields. Stanley licensed their garage door opener line to another company a few
> years ago, but that company went belly up, so there are no more Stanley GDOs
> being made.
>

The Scott's brand of riding mowers sold by HD for several years were
really built by John Deere. They couldn't be sold under the JD label
because JD had dealership arrangements in most of the markets where Home
Depot was doing business, so the solution was to manufacture orange John
Deeres. Apparently JD must have reneged or expired all of those
dealership arrangements, HD is now selling properly John Deere green
tractors.


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Trevor Bergmeier asks:

>Sorry for the off topic post, but I was just doing my usually runs through
>the local Borgs and at Menards I saw a "Mack" (as in Mack Truck - a blue
>mower with the "Mack" logo -- dog and all) brand lawn mower on clearance for
>$200 -- regularly $450.
>
>Anyway, Does anyone here know anything about "Mack" mowers or own one who
>can speak on the quality of this machine? parts? are blades standard and
>easy to get for it... etc. If I recall it's a 6.5HP Briggs & Stratton
>motor... so its got a good motor on it...

You probably won't find anything. It's likely made by MTD or Murray under
license. A few years ago, Stanley licensed their name for a similar line. Don't
know if that's still out there or not. It has become common practice for
companies doing nicely in one field to license their name for items in other
fields. Stanley licensed their garage door opener line to another company a few
years ago, but that company went belly up, so there are no more Stanley GDOs
being made.

I keep expecting to see a Wendy's bandsaw.

Charlie Self
"Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The
conduct of public affairs for private advantage. " Ambrose Bierce

Well, I can speak from experience that Stanley GDO's are CRAP.
Shoulda/coulda bought a Liftmaster.


"Charlie Self" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Trevor Bergmeier asks:
>
> >Sorry for the off topic post, but I was just doing my usually runs
through
> >the local Borgs and at Menards I saw a "Mack" (as in Mack Truck - a blue
> >mower with the "Mack" logo -- dog and all) brand lawn mower on clearance
for
> >$200 -- regularly $450.
> >
> >Anyway, Does anyone here know anything about "Mack" mowers or own one who
> >can speak on the quality of this machine? parts? are blades standard
and
> >easy to get for it... etc. If I recall it's a 6.5HP Briggs & Stratton
> >motor... so its got a good motor on it...
>
> You probably won't find anything. It's likely made by MTD or Murray under
> license. A few years ago, Stanley licensed their name for a similar line.
Don't
> know if that's still out there or not. It has become common practice for
> companies doing nicely in one field to license their name for items in
other
> fields. Stanley licensed their garage door opener line to another company
a few
> years ago, but that company went belly up, so there are no more Stanley
GDOs
> being made.
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> I keep expecting to see a Wendy's bandsaw.
>
> Charlie Self
> "Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles.
The
> conduct of public affairs for private advantage. " Ambrose Bierce
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I have recently seen a few items other than big trucks with the MACK name &
logo and in very fine print - name and logo licensed from Mack.
I think the items were a flashlight and a leatherman clone.

It is a version diversification.


"Trevor Borgmeier" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Sorry for the off topic post, but I was just doing my usually runs through
> the local Borgs and at Menards I saw a "Mack" (as in Mack Truck - a blue
> mower with the "Mack" logo -- dog and all) brand lawn mower on clearance
for
> $200 -- regularly $450.
>
> Anyway, Does anyone here know anything about "Mack" mowers or own one who
> can speak on the quality of this machine? parts? are blades standard and
> easy to get for it... etc. If I recall it's a 6.5HP Briggs & Stratton
> motor... so its got a good motor on it...
>
> I would appreciate any knowledge on this I can get -- I've tried googling
it
> up and can't seem to find anything.
>
>

On Mon, 03 Nov 2003 09:41:16 GMT, Moosh! <[email protected]> posted:

>On Mon, 03 Nov 2003 02:49:09 GMT, "Trevor Borgmeier"
><[email protected]> posted:
>
>>Sorry for the off topic post, but I was just doing my usually runs through
>>the local Borgs and at Menards I saw a "Mack" (as in Mack Truck - a blue
>>mower with the "Mack" logo -- dog and all) brand lawn mower on clearance for
>>$200 -- regularly $450.
>>
>>Anyway, Does anyone here know anything about "Mack" mowers or own one who
>>can speak on the quality of this machine? parts? are blades standard and
>>easy to get for it... etc. If I recall it's a 6.5HP Briggs & Stratton
>>motor... so its got a good motor on it...
>>
>>I would appreciate any knowledge on this I can get -- I've tried googling it
>>up and can't seem to find anything.
>>
>
>Hasn't Mack been bought by Renault? Or the reverse?
>May be the reason?


I just did a Google and found:

"Volvo Trucks has purchased Renault's Mack truck division."

Is nothing sacred?

On Mon, 03 Nov 2003 02:49:09 GMT, "Trevor Borgmeier"
<[email protected]> posted:

>Sorry for the off topic post, but I was just doing my usually runs through
>the local Borgs and at Menards I saw a "Mack" (as in Mack Truck - a blue
>mower with the "Mack" logo -- dog and all) brand lawn mower on clearance for
>$200 -- regularly $450.
>
>Anyway, Does anyone here know anything about "Mack" mowers or own one who
>can speak on the quality of this machine? parts? are blades standard and
>easy to get for it... etc. If I recall it's a 6.5HP Briggs & Stratton
>motor... so its got a good motor on it...
>
>I would appreciate any knowledge on this I can get -- I've tried googling it
>up and can't seem to find anything.
>

Hasn't Mack been bought by Renault? Or the reverse?
May be the reason?

Go the extra money and buy a Honda. Then don't think about another mower
for the next 20 or so years.


"Trevor Borgmeier" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Sorry for the off topic post, but I was just doing my usually runs through
> the local Borgs and at Menards I saw a "Mack" (as in Mack Truck - a blue
> mower with the "Mack" logo -- dog and all) brand lawn mower on clearance
for
> $200 -- regularly $450.
>
> Anyway, Does anyone here know anything about "Mack" mowers or own one who
> can speak on the quality of this machine? parts? are blades standard and
> easy to get for it... etc. If I recall it's a 6.5HP Briggs & Stratton
> motor... so its got a good motor on it...
>
> I would appreciate any knowledge on this I can get -- I've tried googling
it
> up and can't seem to find anything.
>
>

"Charlie Self" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...

> I keep expecting to see a Wendy's bandsaw.
>

So THAT'S how they get those nice neat rectangles of meat substitute....

JE

Well, I did a little more research and found that the Mack mower is really
an Ariens "LM 21" model #911400. I haven't used a pure-bred "Ariens" before
but have heard good things about them. I have, however, used their Gravely
line which are awesome machines. So I went ahead and purchased the Mack for
$200. Unfortunately, we got our first accumulation of snow for the year
this morning so I can't even take it out for a test run... I guess I won't
really know until next spring.

It didn't come with an owners manual and the customer service number
(1-866-622-5633) is no longer in service... but once I found Ariens number
(920-756-2141) I gave them a call and the service was excellent. They're
sending me the owners manual and parts manual for free. Later I noticed
that you can view the parts manuals online for free through their "Parts
Radar" on their website at www.ariens.com

I've got my fingers crossed... but I'm feeling pretty good about it and
hoping it proves to be a sleeper gloat. We'll see...

p.s. - I have no affiliation with Ariens, I'm just supplying information for
anyone else who may have purchased or are considering purchasing this mower
and finding little or no information on "Mack" branded mowers.










"Trevor Borgmeier" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Sorry for the off topic post, but I was just doing my usually runs through
> the local Borgs and at Menards I saw a "Mack" (as in Mack Truck - a blue
> mower with the "Mack" logo -- dog and all) brand lawn mower on clearance
for
> $200 -- regularly $450.
>
> Anyway, Does anyone here know anything about "Mack" mowers or own one who
> can speak on the quality of this machine? parts? are blades standard and
> easy to get for it... etc. If I recall it's a 6.5HP Briggs & Stratton
> motor... so its got a good motor on it...
>
> I would appreciate any knowledge on this I can get -- I've tried googling
it
> up and can't seem to find anything.
>
>