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Zero Turn Lawn Mower Recommendations
Posted on 7/28/21 at 11:59 am
Posted on 7/28/21 at 11:59 am
Long story short... I currently have a 3/4 acre lot where I live but have a 3 acre lot that my wife and I plan to build on in the next few years. When we bought our house 5 years ago I bought a standard ride on craftsman lawn mower. It has been a decent mower, still runs great but the deck is in bad shape. Over the last month I have been having to jump start it every time I need to mow (I assume the alternator is going bad because I already changed the battery this year) and the belt keeps coming undone. It ate up the second belt in 2 months this past weekend... On top of that it has a slow leak in one of the tires that I am too lazy to change so I just air it up each time. Honestly at this point I am just looking for a reason to get rid of it and buy a new zero turn.
My dilemma is what to buy? I want a mower than will be big enough for my 3 acre lot but not too big for my current home. I also want something that is dependable and is going to last. What do you have and what do you recommend? TIA
My dilemma is what to buy? I want a mower than will be big enough for my 3 acre lot but not too big for my current home. I also want something that is dependable and is going to last. What do you have and what do you recommend? TIA
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Posted on 7/28/21 at 12:01 pm to Hold Dem Tigahs
I have a deere 375r 54". Was reasonably priced and I cut 3 acres in ~ 1.25 hrs. I dont think 3 acres justifies an expensive commercial machine.
Since you have a smaller yard to cut maybe 52 would be more appropriate if you need to fit in some tight places.
Since you have a smaller yard to cut maybe 52 would be more appropriate if you need to fit in some tight places.
Posted on 7/28/21 at 12:07 pm to Hold Dem Tigahs
I bought the Gravely ZT-HD 52 with the Kawasaki engine. It's a residential but is about as close to a commercial unit there is. ZT-3100, Kawasaki engine, commercial deck. All around seems to be built like a tank. I've had mine for a year and a half with zero regrets. 4 year 500 hour warranty.
This post was edited on 7/28/21 at 12:31 pm
Posted on 7/28/21 at 12:25 pm to Hold Dem Tigahs
Look for a used commercial mower with lower hours. You can find pretty good deals if you are not in a rush.
Posted on 7/28/21 at 1:00 pm to Hold Dem Tigahs
Posted on 7/28/21 at 1:53 pm to Hold Dem Tigahs
I have a husqvarna z254f. 54” Welded deck with a Kawasaki engine. Cut 1.5 acres and have no complaints
Posted on 7/28/21 at 2:06 pm to Hold Dem Tigahs
I have 18 acres, 8 of which I cut every week. Bite the bullet, get a Scag, its the best piece of equipment i have ever owned. Been cutting with it for 8 years, still as solid as a rock.
Posted on 7/28/21 at 2:10 pm to Hold Dem Tigahs
Another vote for gravely.
Posted on 7/28/21 at 2:11 pm to doubleh
Same but 48 inch cut. Wish I had bought a zero turn sooner..
ETA: bought from big r services in Loranger.
ETA: bought from big r services in Loranger.
This post was edited on 7/28/21 at 2:12 pm
Posted on 7/28/21 at 2:52 pm to BentonTiger7
Coming from a Hustler SD 54 Kawasaki owner, that Gravely looks BA!
This post was edited on 7/29/21 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 7/28/21 at 2:58 pm to Hold Dem Tigahs
I got a John Deere from a dealer, not big box store. Just went with a basic Z335 and it does the job just fine. No problems so far.
I cut 1/2 acre in 15-20 minutes.
I cut 1/2 acre in 15-20 minutes.
Posted on 7/28/21 at 3:12 pm to BallsEleven
I’m on 6 years with a Scag Tiger Cat,52 in.,Kawasaki engine.If you can wait until spring they run a special-48 month free financing.
Posted on 7/28/21 at 3:13 pm to Hold Dem Tigahs
Hustler.
Posted on 7/28/21 at 3:31 pm to UPGDude
I have 1 acre with partial woods. I just bought a Husqvarna garden tractor TS 248XD Clear Cut. It has a 48" prefabricated 10 gauge steel deck. Automatic locking rear differential. Cruise Control.
I am elated with this machine. You should consider.
I am elated with this machine. You should consider.
Posted on 7/28/21 at 3:48 pm to Hold Dem Tigahs
Exact same situation. I live on 3/4 acre but I’m building on a much bigger piece. I bought a gravely zt hd 52, no regrets yet.
Posted on 7/28/21 at 10:23 pm to Hold Dem Tigahs
Buy the best / biggest scag you can afford and don't look back.
0% financing for 48 months.
0% financing for 48 months.
Posted on 7/29/21 at 12:18 am to BentonTiger7
Guess I just had a lemon, but had a gravely zt hd 60 with the Kawasaki, had nothing but problems with it and the local dealer was piss poor to deal with, traded it for a JD 930M and 2 years without a hiccup
Posted on 7/29/21 at 6:46 am to Hold Dem Tigahs
Whatever brand you decide on, please go to a local dealer and stay away from any of the mowers that are sold by the big box stores. 
Posted on 7/29/21 at 9:54 am to cardoin
Needing one as well. Trying to decide between the skag or gravely. 60" or 52" preferred?
Posted on 7/29/21 at 9:58 am to Hold Dem Tigahs
Hustler baby
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