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Stamped deck versus Welded deck
Posted on 3/19/15 at 10:29 am
Posted on 3/19/15 at 10:29 am
Looking at buying a Gravely ZTR and I am down to 2 models - one with a stamped deck and the other with a welded deck.
Other than number of cutting positions and price, that is the real difference in the 2 models.
The welded deck model is $800 more.
If my lot is only an acre, can I justify spending $800 more for the welded deck?
Other than number of cutting positions and price, that is the real difference in the 2 models.
The welded deck model is $800 more.
If my lot is only an acre, can I justify spending $800 more for the welded deck?
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Posted on 3/19/15 at 10:45 am to Jimbeaux28
You'll be fine for a long time with a stamped deck cutting a residential acre yard with no real terrain.
Mine is welded cause that's how i roll
Mine is welded cause that's how i roll
Posted on 3/19/15 at 10:47 am to Jimbeaux28
I sell Gravely lawn mowers. the XL series has more than just a fabricated deck although that is the main advantage. It has a rebuildable trans-axle, which means if it breaks it cay save you $ down the road. With the ZT series you will have to replace the entire transaxle if it breaks which can run about $1000 with labor, where as the other can have broken parts changed. also the xl has a slightly larger gas tank and heavier duty frame, armrests, and a few other small upgrades.
Posted on 3/19/15 at 10:50 am to Jimbeaux28
Do yourself a favor, whatever you buy, before it cuts a blade of grass, lift it up and completely coat the deck and blades with an entire can of spray silicone or PAM.
Drill a hole and install one of those 10$ hose attachments if you don't have one.
After you mow, attach hose turn blades on and it cleans out really well.
Run for a minute or so with the water off to dry.
If you have a good area you can spray silicone through the hose hole and recoat.
It will NEVER rust out.
Also... Buy the welded deck.
Drill a hole and install one of those 10$ hose attachments if you don't have one.
After you mow, attach hose turn blades on and it cleans out really well.
Run for a minute or so with the water off to dry.
If you have a good area you can spray silicone through the hose hole and recoat.
It will NEVER rust out.
Also... Buy the welded deck.
Posted on 3/19/15 at 10:50 am to LumbermanRon
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I sell Gravely lawn mowers. the XL series has more than just a fabricated deck although that is the main advantage. It has a rebuildable trans-axle, which means if it breaks it cay save you $ down the road. With the ZT series you will have to replace the entire transaxle if it breaks which can run about $1000 with labor, where as the other can have broken parts changed. also the xl has a slightly larger gas tank and heavier duty frame, armrests, and a few other small upgrades.
Thanks, Lumberman!
Maybe Gravely should put all that wisdom you just shared on their website.
Posted on 3/19/15 at 10:52 am to Jimbeaux28
welded deck...just do it
Posted on 3/19/15 at 10:55 am to BayouBlue386
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BayouBlue386
Thank you for the tips!
Both models come with the port for the hose but I wouldn't have known to run the blades to dry out the deck.
I wouldn't have known to spray the deck. Thanks!
This post was edited on 3/19/15 at 10:58 am
Posted on 3/19/15 at 10:58 am to Jimbeaux28
Spraying the deck isn't a necessity, but by God does it make cleaning so much easier later on.
I kick myself every time I fire up the weedeater for not giving it the same treatment before use.
I kick myself every time I fire up the weedeater for not giving it the same treatment before use.
Posted on 3/19/15 at 11:06 am to BayouBlue386
How often do you respray?
Posted on 3/19/15 at 11:09 am to Jimbeaux28
I do it every time, but we also winch em up and pressure wash after every mow. A few acres with a couple dogs will do a number on a deck.
Honestly, once a year is more than 99.999% of mowers will ever see. Most die before the deck does.
That's the biggest difference with a good mower, you can keep it for a lifetime with General maintenance.
Honestly, once a year is more than 99.999% of mowers will ever see. Most die before the deck does.
That's the biggest difference with a good mower, you can keep it for a lifetime with General maintenance.
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