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Help me pick a Zero Turn
Posted on 3/7/16 at 11:39 am
Posted on 3/7/16 at 11:39 am
I think i probably posted this exact thread last year at this time, but im actually going to bite the bullet this time. Looking for a zero turn for my 2 acre lot.
I'm willing to spend ~$3500 MAYBE up to $4k if it's worth the difference. Wanting about a 50-54".
Been looking at Hustler Raptor Limited (upgraded seat, tires, and engine block) $3399 with a Kohler 7000 engine
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and Ariens Ikon X $3599 with the kohler OR $3799 with a Briggs Cyclonic
Thoughts about these two or any other options around this price point? A comfy seat and fab deck are my only 'must haves'.
I'm willing to spend ~$3500 MAYBE up to $4k if it's worth the difference. Wanting about a 50-54".
Been looking at Hustler Raptor Limited (upgraded seat, tires, and engine block) $3399 with a Kohler 7000 engine
and Ariens Ikon X $3599 with the kohler OR $3799 with a Briggs Cyclonic
Thoughts about these two or any other options around this price point? A comfy seat and fab deck are my only 'must haves'.
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Posted on 3/7/16 at 11:42 am to SportTiger1
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Looking for a zero turn for my 2 acre lot
How often are you cutting?
If weekly, I'd bump up to the commercial grade mowers.
Posted on 3/7/16 at 11:43 am to SportTiger1
Posted on 3/7/16 at 11:56 am to pointdog33
Yeah, definitely weekly in the summer.
Posted on 3/7/16 at 12:00 pm to Carson123987
I'm guessing the Zee 2 is the base Dixie Chopper?
Is the Kohler 7000 any good? Or is worth finding one with a Kawasaki?
Is the Kohler 7000 any good? Or is worth finding one with a Kawasaki?
Posted on 3/7/16 at 12:04 pm to SportTiger1
You can buy a commercial grade for a bit more, or look for a gently used one. Would not buy a residential for 2 acres.
Posted on 3/7/16 at 12:09 pm to kywildcatfanone
what are the differences between the higher end Residential models and lower end commercial?
Engine and Hydros?
Engine and Hydros?
Posted on 3/7/16 at 12:12 pm to SportTiger1
I have a 48 inch badboy that I cut 2-3 acres with twice weekly during mowing season.
It only has the vtwin briggs, but has never let me down. In the past five years, I have only changed belts, fluids, filters, and blades.
Running an oversized oil filter and synthetic 0w40 or 0w30, I get two years on an oil change too. 3 years on drive belt, one year on blades and belly belt.
ETA: we have a tigercub that we cut a similar sized area with. It can cut a lot faster, but runs through plugs and belts more.
It only has the vtwin briggs, but has never let me down. In the past five years, I have only changed belts, fluids, filters, and blades.
Running an oversized oil filter and synthetic 0w40 or 0w30, I get two years on an oil change too. 3 years on drive belt, one year on blades and belly belt.
ETA: we have a tigercub that we cut a similar sized area with. It can cut a lot faster, but runs through plugs and belts more.
This post was edited on 3/7/16 at 12:14 pm
Posted on 3/7/16 at 12:15 pm to SportTiger1
Just purchased a Bad Boy 54" Maverick with the Kawasaki engine, will let you know in a month or so
Posted on 3/7/16 at 12:18 pm to Tiger 79
Thanks fellas. bad boys seemed to be very well made.
Posted on 3/7/16 at 12:20 pm to SportTiger1
I have the gravely hd 52 and love it 
. Everything on it is commercial grade
. Everything on it is commercial grade Posted on 3/7/16 at 12:32 pm to Rayvegas1484
I also have the Gravely, for 8 years now. I have replaced one deck spindle and 2 belts in that time. Great mower. FYI always buy the gator blades. they last the longest and are just the best
Posted on 3/7/16 at 12:40 pm to King of the Sabine
I buy ebay blades because I hit everything 
Posted on 3/7/16 at 1:03 pm to SportTiger1
So I don't have to just start my own thread, I've never owned a riding mower before. So, I too would love some opinions.
I have a lot about an acre in size front/back yard. Looking to spend about 2k, which this one falls right at that tag.
husqvarna yth24v48
Briggs motor... I know that's entry level motor, but has a hell of a warranty. What better could I do for a $2k price tag?
I have a lot about an acre in size front/back yard. Looking to spend about 2k, which this one falls right at that tag.
husqvarna yth24v48
Briggs motor... I know that's entry level motor, but has a hell of a warranty. What better could I do for a $2k price tag?
This post was edited on 3/7/16 at 1:09 pm
Posted on 3/7/16 at 1:11 pm to Rayvegas1484
quote:
I have the gravely hd 52 and love it . Everything on it is commercial grade
same..
Posted on 3/7/16 at 1:21 pm to NOX
Don't buy the Ariens. Go to a local Gravely dealer and buy the XL series. It is basically the same mower (Ariens is the parent company to Gravely), but with a few upgraded parts.
Fair warning, it may cost a couple hundred more than the Ariens. They sell the Ariens line north of the Mason-Dixon line and in the big box stores as a price point mower. The main problem is that you will have to rely upon gravely dealers for any service needs you may have and many dealers refuse to work on the Ariens line.
Fair warning, it may cost a couple hundred more than the Ariens. They sell the Ariens line north of the Mason-Dixon line and in the big box stores as a price point mower. The main problem is that you will have to rely upon gravely dealers for any service needs you may have and many dealers refuse to work on the Ariens line.
Posted on 3/7/16 at 1:29 pm to pointdog33
quote:
If weekly, I'd bump up to the commercial grade mowers.
If you do bump your price range I would look at the Ferris mowers. They are a just a tad higher than the low end commercials but they have most of the benefits of the upper range commercials. (3400 pumps, 10mph speed, etc)
Posted on 3/7/16 at 1:57 pm to LumbermanRon
quote:
Don't buy the Ariens. Go to a local Gravely dealer and buy the XL series. It is basically the same mower (Ariens is the parent company to Gravely), but with a few upgraded parts.
Fair warning, it may cost a couple hundred more than the Ariens. They sell the Ariens line north of the Mason-Dixon line and in the big box stores as a price point mower. The main problem is that you will have to rely upon gravely dealers for any service needs you may have and many dealers refuse to work on the Ariens line.
interesting
Posted on 3/7/16 at 2:25 pm to m2pro
Anything sold at Lowes/Home Depot are made by MTD. I would go to a dealer and you will find a slightly better model for about $500 more.
Posted on 3/7/16 at 2:33 pm to kywildcatfanone
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Anything sold at Lowes/Home Depot are made by MTD. I would go to a dealer and you will find a slightly better model for about $500 more.
The guy at lowe's told me this very thing, and that it was especially true with john deere's lowe's models. but that i'd have to pay to customize the kohler motors installed etc. but i guesstimated that that's the difference between commercial grade and standard grade for a normal yard. do you suggest that going commercial is the ONLY reasonable choice? i'm listening, for sure.
This post was edited on 3/7/16 at 2:39 pm
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