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Riding Lawn Mower Recs

Posted on 7/8/25 at 4:32 am
Posted by Tiger328
Member since Mar 2017
898 posts
Posted on 7/8/25 at 4:32 am
I’m purchasing a house next month and will have about 2 acres of grass to cut. Any good recommendations on a riding mower that makes the most sense? Don’t want to cost an arm and a leg but also want something built to last
Posted by Bayou
Boudin, LA
Member since Feb 2005
41332 posts
Posted on 7/8/25 at 6:35 am to
Posted by Tiger328
Member since Mar 2017
898 posts
Posted on 7/8/25 at 6:50 am to
Do you have any Recs while eating your popcorn?
Posted by bengalman
In da Country
Member since Feb 2007
3964 posts
Posted on 7/8/25 at 7:17 am to
Really depends on whether you wanting commercial or big box ( most is crap these days ) Budget and terrain will also come into play? Personally I use Scag which gets the job done.
This post was edited on 7/8/25 at 7:19 am
Posted by LSUSports247
Member since Apr 2007
975 posts
Posted on 7/8/25 at 7:22 am to
Someone was trying to sell a huster on here a few weeks ago…..

If you get a lower end commercial models, they will probably last a lot longer. I bought a 10yr old Hustler with the Honda engine, it’s 20yrs old now and still going. Deck is starting to rust out but hoping I can get a few more years out of it.
Posted by Popths
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2016
4393 posts
Posted on 7/8/25 at 7:46 am to
What’s your budget ?
Posted by lsujro
north of the wall
Member since Jul 2007
4084 posts
Posted on 7/8/25 at 8:16 am to
I have the Cub Cadet forest gump style mower. It works fine. Never been in shop going on 6 years now. There are bigger and faster options, but big box mowers work just fine for average folks. If you want to get it done in 20min and have a few thousand to spare, get a commercial zt.
Posted by Dallaswho
Texas
Member since Dec 2023
3357 posts
Posted on 7/8/25 at 8:30 am to
Deere x300 series. Buy used if don’t like price. Perfect for 2 acres because can also pull sprayer, plug aerator, de thatch, lawn sweeper, etc. ZTR will be faster but far less comfortable with a lower quality cut.
Posted by BIG Texan
Texas
Member since Jun 2012
1714 posts
Posted on 7/8/25 at 9:48 am to
I love not having to put gas in my Greenworks 60V. No belts either. Quiet and powerful. Four batteries and it does my 2 acres with about 15% powere left.
Posted by reauxl tigers
Tiger Woods Fan
Member since Aug 2014
9690 posts
Posted on 7/8/25 at 3:38 pm to
Hustler Raptor SD
Posted by labuc12
Sunset
Member since Feb 2022
56 posts
Posted on 7/9/25 at 12:57 pm to
I personally own a Kubota zd1211 with a 72" deck...sounds like your application would be fine with a 54 or 60...I'd definitely suggest Kubota or Scagg
Posted by bayoubengals88
LA
Member since Sep 2007
23479 posts
Posted on 7/9/25 at 1:58 pm to
Posted by Randall Savauge
Member since Aug 2021
538 posts
Posted on 7/9/25 at 2:07 pm to
i have a gravely and like it. i've also had a lowes version john deere and liked it... a good 48" ztr would be just what you need.

alot of these things have the same parts. same engines, same drives, etc. they're all surprisingly very similar except for the frames.

does the gravely seem "better built and more sturdy" than the big box john deere? yes.

did i ever have a lick of trouble from the "Green parts" of that mower after i beat the absolute shite out of it? no
Posted by Vacherie
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2017
460 posts
Posted on 7/9/25 at 2:54 pm to
I have a Scagg Tiger Cat 2 - cutting 3 acres - mine is 61" but you can get it in 54". Its a tank and designed to cut all day (12 gallon tanks). highly recommend it.
Posted by Cosmo
glassman's guest house
Member since Oct 2003
128940 posts
Posted on 7/9/25 at 3:09 pm to
Have 2 acres with a 5 year old Hustler raptor 60”

No issues

Local dealerships picks it up once a year for maintenance and charges me $200 for whatever they do
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