What zero turn do I need?

for one acre literally anything you get will be fine
I wouldn't go spending a bunch of money
yes 48" deck minimum

I'd agree. Go with a hustler. Stay away from Husqvarna. Gravley 2nd best option for a casual 1 acre cut

My uncle and my wife's uncle have Bad Boy's and like them. I think they both have automatic deck lifts which is cool. Their yards are fairly flat and easy. I have an Exmark Lazer-Z with the welded deck and hydraulic motors and it will plow through anything. I actually ran over a crowbar one time and all it did was nick the blades. If I only had an acre to cut. I would find a good local dealer and go with whatever they have. Stay away from Lowe's and Home Depot. All of the entry level stamped decks are all the same, so having a good dealer for parts and service would be a plus.

honestly, I wouldn't get a zero turn for a lot that is only an acre...mine is about that size and I saved a heck of a lot of cash by going with a regular rider. I can cut the whole thing in a half hour....

If it doesn't cost as much as a slightly used Honda Accord, you're probably doing it wrong.

I have two acres i mow. i have a John Deere with the 48" deck. I can mow both acres in about an hour and some change. Been having it for over three years and have never had any issues with it.

I don't think you can go wrong with any of the main brands. You should go test drive some and see which one feels best for you. For an acre, I would probably lean toward a Hustler Raptor SD type of quality and price. I wouldn't put too much into the welded vs. stamped deck argument; both sides have good points, but I don't feel either is superior in every situation. One thing to keep in mind is service. Buying from Lowes will be a nightmare for any service work.

I just purchased a Gravely Proturn 160 for 4.25 acres. I felt for the $8K price range, it was the superior unit of the brands sold in my area. Last year I was going to buy a Hustler Fastrak SD for around $7K, but they decided to downgrade the engine from FX to FS this year.

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What about Bad boys? Anyone have one?

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I have a Bad Boy 60" with a 30hp Kohler engine that I mow my 15 acres with weekly (takes about 6 hours). It's a 2009 model and has nearly 1,000 hours on it. The thing has taken a beating over 6 mowing seasons, but I've never had any major problems. Obviously, the deck is solid.

This is the only zero turn I've owned, so I cannot really provide any meaningful comparisons to others. When I have to buy another, I will look around, but I imagine I will stick with what I know has worked for me.

thanks for starting this thread again (no sarcasm intended).. I'm in the same boat as you looking at zero turns.. about an acre but the front yard is on a slope.. I'm thinking about the Hustler Raptor SD 48".. i have a buddy that works at the exmark dealer and would feel guilty if i didnt buy from him but it seems like $1,500 more to get something equal