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re: Zero-turn mower for home use advice.*UPDATE*

Posted on 5/6/14 at 3:40 pm to
Posted by Polar Pop
Member since Feb 2012
10748 posts
Posted on 5/6/14 at 3:40 pm to
Thats a killer deal man

I like those LED lights up front
Posted by SportTiger1
Stonewall, LA
Member since Feb 2007
28504 posts
Posted on 5/6/14 at 3:42 pm to
The seat looks cushy.
Posted by 10Percenter
Member since Feb 2009
1925 posts
Posted on 5/6/14 at 3:43 pm to
quote:

The seat looks cushy.


Its no Lay-Z-Boy, but much better than the compared competition.
Posted by NOLAGT
Over there
Member since Dec 2012
13529 posts
Posted on 5/6/14 at 4:29 pm to
I was looking at the 42" model...let us know how you like it and how it cuts.
Posted by joeleblanc
Member since Jan 2012
4114 posts
Posted on 5/6/14 at 8:20 pm to
Owned my own lawn business for years. get the toro even with the stamped deck. Less than an acre a 36 in is all you need. BS about kohler vs. kawi also. both are good. I wouldn't spend more than about $2,700 for it.
Posted by ruzil
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2012
16904 posts
Posted on 5/6/14 at 8:49 pm to
I had this one:


Bought it about 12 years ago for $2700 at Lowes. Used it to cut my 1 acre yard and rarely had a problem with it (had to replace the battery and a belt) when I owned it.

What I liked about it was the front mounted deck. This allows you to mow very close to fences, trees and other features in your yard so that you don't need a trimming mower.

I moved last August and sold it to my neighbor for $1100

I'm sure he will get another decade of service out of it if he maintains it as well as I did.
Posted by bulldog95
North Louisiana
Member since Jan 2011
20717 posts
Posted on 5/6/14 at 8:52 pm to
Old man is retired so he cuts grass now he has

Bad boy
Ex mark (x2)
Snapper (caught on fire it's retired)
Toro
And some weird off name zero turn.
Posted by NOLAGT
Over there
Member since Dec 2012
13529 posts
Posted on 6/24/14 at 4:20 pm to
How are you liking it?
Posted by 10Percenter
Member since Feb 2009
1925 posts
Posted on 6/24/14 at 4:27 pm to
I always feel like I could have gotten more after i decide on a purchase, but i feel that i got the best value here. After about 8 hrs on engine and all is good. It takes me longer to trim. Unit feels sturdy, seat is comfy, engine is much quieter than i expected. I do feel like the rack to raise the deck could have been given more thought though.

So far so good.
This post was edited on 6/24/14 at 4:30 pm
Posted by Pepperidge
Slidell
Member since Apr 2011
4313 posts
Posted on 6/24/14 at 4:42 pm to
none of the above...

I'd get the Gravely ZT HD

basically a professional home Owners model
Posted by QuietTiger
New Orleans
Member since Dec 2003
26256 posts
Posted on 6/24/14 at 4:45 pm to
quote:

And some weird off name zero turn.


Kubota?
Posted by MNCscripper
St. George
Member since Jan 2004
11709 posts
Posted on 6/24/14 at 7:44 pm to
quote:

Kohlers are garbage


Agreed, have a Toro self propelled (with Kohler motor), 2 years old and has been in the shop 3 times
This post was edited on 6/24/14 at 8:35 pm
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22164 posts
Posted on 9/2/14 at 10:51 am to
quote:

Update: Decided on a Big Dog Alpha 52". Basically an upgraded Hustler Raptor, same manufacturer. $2900


Sorry for old bump but I'm looking at the Alpha 36" and want to know where you got yours at. I read up and the Alpha is the same as the Hustler Raptor made by Excel.
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
166246 posts
Posted on 9/2/14 at 10:59 am to
quote:

Basically an upgraded Hustler Raptor, same manufacturer. $2900



what makes you think its an "upgraded" version and not a down graded version since its much cheaper???
Posted by meauxjeaux2
watson
Member since Oct 2007
60283 posts
Posted on 9/2/14 at 11:00 am to
op still has not come back to tell us where he picked up his mower for that price yet.
Posted by KingRanch
The Ranch
Member since Mar 2012
61595 posts
Posted on 9/2/14 at 11:02 am to
Where?
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
166246 posts
Posted on 9/2/14 at 11:46 am to
i just called a bogalusa dealer R&R. i'm looking at the alpha mp which is the equivalent to raptor sd 48". Selling it for $3999, local guy here in covington sells for 4199 the raptor sd. The alpha's come LED headlights which is kind of cool.
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22164 posts
Posted on 9/2/14 at 12:30 pm to
I just requested for a raptor 42 and 36 and a alpha 36 and 42
Posted by meauxjeaux2
watson
Member since Oct 2007
60283 posts
Posted on 9/2/14 at 12:46 pm to
OP,Where did you get the 52" for $2900?
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
166246 posts
Posted on 9/2/14 at 12:58 pm to
what u gonna do with 4 mowers?
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