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Recommend a entry level ztr mower
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:01 am
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:01 am
Not getting much help in the outdoor board. Looking to get an entry level ztr mower to cut approx an acre of land. Was wanting a 42" mower and have a budget of around 3000. Have looked at toro and hustler but have no experience in this field. Thanks.
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Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:03 am to gsvar2004
Hustler fastrack
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:04 am to gsvar2004
For the price, you can't go wrong with a Hustler
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:06 am to ForeverLSU02
I was looking at the hustler raptor any thoughts?
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:07 am to gsvar2004
Find a dealer you want to deal with on parts and service and buy from them. Make sure you get an all welded deck, not stamped. Check into warranty length, what's covered and who's gonna do the repairs (see dealer comment). Kawasaki Engine, most will have the Kawasaki FR in that price range. Most will also have Hydrogear EZT tranmissions also in that $3K price range. I have experience with both Hustler and Toro and I'd recommend Hustler Raptor over the Toro Timecutter. Based on overall customer satisfaction and warranty repair rates we see here.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:07 am to gsvar2004
I have a cub cadet 50" that i bought about 3 - 4 years ago. I love it. It cut my grass cutting time down from about 5 hours(42" JD reg mower) to 1.5 hours. I mow about 1.75 acres and have about 25 trees to go around.
It was about 3k back then.
It was about 3k back then.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:07 am to WilsonPickett
Most cheap mowers have stamped decks
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:08 am to jimbeam
Hustler Raptor is all welded deck... $2799
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:09 am to WilsonPickett
Damn
Wouldn't have guessed
Wouldn't have guessed
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:38 am to gsvar2004
I have a Hustler Raptor 52". I would definitely recommend it. With the Raptor you might as well buy the 52 over the 42 though. There was only a $200 price difference when I bought mine
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:53 am to gsvar2004
I would bump up to around $4K and get a commercial grade. Will last you a ton longer.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:56 am to kywildcatfanone
You're looking at 6-10k for a commercial
Posted on 2/18/14 at 11:04 am to jimbeam
Was also looking at the bad boy mx. The 21 hp version is 2999. Any thoughts
This post was edited on 2/18/14 at 11:28 am
Posted on 2/18/14 at 11:28 am to gsvar2004
Do they negotiate on mowers at prower pro?
Posted on 2/18/14 at 11:53 am to jimbeam
quote:
You're looking at 6-10k for a commercial
You can buy a commercial grade 42-48 for $4K around here. Snapper Pro, ExMark, Ferris. I see them onsale for $3500 periodically.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 11:53 am to gsvar2004
My Dad has the smallest Bad Boy. Built like a tank. Great value for the money. He cuts close to 3 acres.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 12:01 pm to WilsonPickett
I got a Toro 3 years ago, nothing but trouble after the first year....when warranty ran out of course.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 12:02 pm to gsvar2004
Had a Gravely now for 5-6 years, about half of which it was mowing 4-5 yards a week for each mowing season. It's got issues from wear and tear, but for the price paid and the work put on it. Contemplating buying a new ztr myself in the next month or so.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 12:35 pm to gsvar2004
I was in the market for a ZTR a few years ago. Decided to stick with conventional lawn tractor due to weight considerations. Look closely at the specs on the models you've selected. Some of those things weigh 1,100 - 1,200 pounds. I was concerned about rutting up my yard during wet periods.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 12:57 pm to JoePepitone
the hustler raptor in the 42" weighs in at 501 #
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