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Any advice on zero turn mowers?
Posted on 5/8/23 at 10:41 pm
Posted on 5/8/23 at 10:41 pm
Have a 5 acre parcel but need to maintain about 2 acres. Any recommendations on zero turns?
Hoping to spend 8k or less
There's just so many brands. I see the Kawasaki engine is hyped up on a bunch of them. Not even sure where to start
Scag
Dixie chopper
Gravely
Bad Boy
John Deere
Grasshopper
Hustler
Husqvarna
Hoping to spend 8k or less
There's just so many brands. I see the Kawasaki engine is hyped up on a bunch of them. Not even sure where to start
Scag
Dixie chopper
Gravely
Bad Boy
John Deere
Grasshopper
Hustler
Husqvarna
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Posted on 5/8/23 at 10:42 pm to Solo Cam
Gravely
Posted on 5/8/23 at 10:43 pm to Solo Cam
quote:
Any advice on zero turn mowers?
Yes. NEVER try to turn less than zero degrees.
You will disappear. I saw this happen on FRINGE.
Posted on 5/8/23 at 10:44 pm to Solo Cam
Cub Cadet is great
Posted on 5/8/23 at 10:47 pm to Solo Cam
Dixie Chopper is overpriced IMO
John Deere makes a terrible ZT
I know nothing about Grasshopper
All the rest on your list are good, reliable products.
John Deere makes a terrible ZT
I know nothing about Grasshopper
All the rest on your list are good, reliable products.
This post was edited on 5/8/23 at 10:48 pm
Posted on 5/8/23 at 10:48 pm to Solo Cam
Start with a dealer you want to deal with for parts and service. They all break eventually and it’s a bitch hunting down someone to work on your crap when the company doesn’t have a good dealer in the area.
Posted on 5/8/23 at 10:48 pm to Solo Cam
You'll get higher quality responses on the H&G board.
Posted on 5/8/23 at 10:49 pm to Solo Cam
I bought a 2nd hand Hustler commercial mower that currently has 18000+ hours on it with the 25 hp Kawasaki. I can recommend either brands. My next mower will definitely have a Kawasaki engine.
Posted on 5/8/23 at 10:50 pm to Mud_Bone
quote:Lol thank you!
Yes. NEVER try to turn less than zero degrees.
You will disappear. I saw this happen on FRINGE.
Preciate guys
Posted on 5/8/23 at 10:51 pm to Solo Cam
I've had a Gravely for 3-4 years now and I'm happy. Not sure how much time you want to spend on it, but I have 3 acres that I cut with mine. I have a 52" deck and it takes me about 90 minutes to mow.
Posted on 5/8/23 at 10:51 pm to Paul Allen
quote:
Cub Cadet is great
Lol
ETA: as other posters stated, go with Kawasaki engine over kohler. I have a 2007 John Deere with a Briggs & Stratton motor still running strong. Had to replace deck though. Not going to lie, I’ve put this mower through hell.
Badboy zero turn has the thickest gage deck but again if you buy one get the Kawasaki engine not the Kohler.
Stay away from cub cadet, toro, Dixie chopper, husqvarna and Gravely. Exmarks are good mowers but might go over your $8K budget.
This post was edited on 5/8/23 at 11:05 pm
Posted on 5/8/23 at 11:00 pm to Solo Cam
I have a diesel Kubota. They are pricey but last forever.
Posted on 5/8/23 at 11:00 pm to Solo Cam
I had a John Deere and the belt broke once every 4 or 5 cuts. I got a Bad Boy about 2 years ago and have had great success with it, no problems at all
Posted on 5/8/23 at 11:04 pm to tigerbutt
quote:It's not a hardline budget.
Badboy zero turn has the thickest gage deck but again if you buy one get the Kawasaki engine not the Kohler. Stay away from cub cadet, toro, Dixie chopper, husqvarna and Gravely. Exmarks are good mowers but might go over your $8K budget.
Dixie chopper and gravely aren't solid?
Posted on 5/8/23 at 11:06 pm to PCHSDawg
quote:
commercial mower that currently has 18000+ hours on it with the 25 hp Kawasaki.
I have a commercial bush hog brand zero turn with a 25 hp kawasaki. I think it's a 2009 model, no idea how many hours on it now, but I regularly cut a couple of pur properties, probably 7 acres total cutting area. I don't know what a new one costs, probably well over 8k, but it will last.
Posted on 5/8/23 at 11:06 pm to Solo Cam
Big old hustler. Commercial grade.
Posted on 5/8/23 at 11:06 pm to Solo Cam
Toro
Posted on 5/8/23 at 11:07 pm to Solo Cam
Dixie and gravely will be in the shop more than cutting grass. They do have a strong frame as well including decks but electrical issues.
Do not waste your money on Cub cadet or Toro. Go to any lawnmower repair shop and talk to any mechanic. They will tell you what they see the most of.
Do not waste your money on Cub cadet or Toro. Go to any lawnmower repair shop and talk to any mechanic. They will tell you what they see the most of.
This post was edited on 5/8/23 at 11:10 pm
Posted on 5/8/23 at 11:20 pm to Solo Cam
Had the exact same amount of land and same amount to maintain. I had a Bad Boy Avenger 60” and loved it. Got the 2 acres cut in under an hour. Spend the extra money for a bigger deck
Posted on 5/8/23 at 11:20 pm to Solo Cam
I bought one this season. Extensive research was done. I liked bad boy.
Specifically the ZT Elite Limited Ed.
My yard is just at 2ish acres as well.
I wanted top end residential or e try level commercial.
Researching told me to invest in transmissions engines and ride comfort. I dont.mention deck quality bc scag/hustler/bad boy are all going to have solid products for their decks.
The one I chose had 3100 hydro transmission a brigs engine with the vanguard block. 60inch cut and a very comfy seat.
Cash price is $5990
Specifically the ZT Elite Limited Ed.
My yard is just at 2ish acres as well.
I wanted top end residential or e try level commercial.
Researching told me to invest in transmissions engines and ride comfort. I dont.mention deck quality bc scag/hustler/bad boy are all going to have solid products for their decks.
The one I chose had 3100 hydro transmission a brigs engine with the vanguard block. 60inch cut and a very comfy seat.
Cash price is $5990
This post was edited on 5/8/23 at 11:30 pm
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