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Zero turn vs ride mower
Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:10 pm
Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:10 pm
Got 3.5 acres I'm cutting. I know I would save time with a zero turn, but I got some worries. Got some low spots that hold water, my question is how heavy are the zero turns, and how often do y'all get stuck in a soft area?
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Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:13 pm to crownroyaltiger
Zero turns are heavier also.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:17 pm to crownroyaltiger
They're heavier, but mainly in the commercial units. Homeowner ztr won't be a ton heavier.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:46 pm to crownroyaltiger
Prosumer units step up from residential zero turns are heavier. Cutting 3.5 acres you want to step up to this type of unit. Residential units will not last.
Rider I would go to garden tractor line with larger transmission that can take the heat build up, larger frame, larger tires, and bigger deck. Some have limited slip transmissions and drive shafts. These run faster than typical riding mower you see at a homecenter.
If you have steep hills, muddy areas that stay muddy, and rough ground then garden tractor has advantages. Better ride, last longer due to less vibration, and especially limited slip units lock rear axle to help get you out of the mud. Price range similar to prosumer zero turn $3,299 to $6,000.
Prosumer at minium zero turn looking $3,500 on up to around $6,000 ballpark. Cut faster but will beat the life out of you. Even with suspension seats the vibration puts pressure on the units. In mud you will get stuck you have more weight with 2 transmissions. On a hill you have no front wheel support.
Sad part is you are limited on brands that mfg real garden tractors snd prosumer zero turns at one location. Mostly Cub Cadet, swisher, John Deere, and husqvarna dealers carry both which you can weigh your options.
Now I am comparing true garden tractor versus prosumer zero turn. I am not comparing residential zero turn unit versus residential lawn tractor.
Zero turn industry avg you save around 15 minutes per hour on avg if you don't have a lot of things to get around.
Yes, zero turn heavier minus residential units which means they will sink easily in soft muddy spots.
Rider I would go to garden tractor line with larger transmission that can take the heat build up, larger frame, larger tires, and bigger deck. Some have limited slip transmissions and drive shafts. These run faster than typical riding mower you see at a homecenter.
If you have steep hills, muddy areas that stay muddy, and rough ground then garden tractor has advantages. Better ride, last longer due to less vibration, and especially limited slip units lock rear axle to help get you out of the mud. Price range similar to prosumer zero turn $3,299 to $6,000.
Prosumer at minium zero turn looking $3,500 on up to around $6,000 ballpark. Cut faster but will beat the life out of you. Even with suspension seats the vibration puts pressure on the units. In mud you will get stuck you have more weight with 2 transmissions. On a hill you have no front wheel support.
Sad part is you are limited on brands that mfg real garden tractors snd prosumer zero turns at one location. Mostly Cub Cadet, swisher, John Deere, and husqvarna dealers carry both which you can weigh your options.
Now I am comparing true garden tractor versus prosumer zero turn. I am not comparing residential zero turn unit versus residential lawn tractor.
Zero turn industry avg you save around 15 minutes per hour on avg if you don't have a lot of things to get around.
Yes, zero turn heavier minus residential units which means they will sink easily in soft muddy spots.
This post was edited on 6/6/17 at 9:51 pm
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:50 pm to johnnyrocket
quote:
Mostly Cub Cadet, swisher, And husqvarna
John Deere?
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:51 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
I added JD after I checked what I wrote.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 10:04 pm to johnnyrocket
I only mow about 1.5 acres and I don't think my residential Hustler ztr will last 3 seasons. I'm disappointed but I guess I should know better.
It's not the smoothest 1.5 acres.
It's not the smoothest 1.5 acres.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 10:14 pm to uway
I have this. 72" Kubota Diesel. I cut about 6 acres and I will never have to buy another mower.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 2:59 am to Martini
They do last longer.
When they do the price tags is higher toward the end of units life.
It is the equivalent of 2 prosumer units versus a 1 commercial one.
You will come out better on total cost (operation & lifespan capital cost) on prosumer unit.
Got to stay in $4,500 to $5,000 price range to achieve this.
When they do the price tags is higher toward the end of units life.
It is the equivalent of 2 prosumer units versus a 1 commercial one.
You will come out better on total cost (operation & lifespan capital cost) on prosumer unit.
Got to stay in $4,500 to $5,000 price range to achieve this.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 6:11 am to crownroyaltiger
For 3.5 acres, I would buy a commerical grade one, you can get them for as low as $3200 new for a small one. Well worth the money.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 6:28 am to kywildcatfanone
You won't regret getting a ZTR, however they do get stuck pretty easy in muddy/wet areas so be careful there.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 7:49 am to crownroyaltiger
If you're mowing your own yard how would you get stuck more then maybe once or twice ? If it's to wet either type mower will get stuck,so always walk it first if there is any doubt.On a ztr if u feel it starting to sink or tire spin stop,turn off blades,raise deck,throttle down engine, get off and push it backwards and slightly push arms in reverse, it will walk out most the time pretty easy.You will have to disconnect the engine shut off switch under the seat first or motor will die soon as you stand up.
Now where ztr's get you into trouble if they are fast and if you're hauling arse and hit a soft spot you in trouble lol,so just walk the yard first like i said and u will be ok.
Now where ztr's get you into trouble if they are fast and if you're hauling arse and hit a soft spot you in trouble lol,so just walk the yard first like i said and u will be ok.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 1:14 pm to crownroyaltiger
Thank for the info.??
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