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Another Zero Turn Thread
Posted on 7/25/25 at 8:11 am
Posted on 7/25/25 at 8:11 am
We have about an acre lawn that we mow weekly and considering a zero turn.
The priority is a level cut. Are there any keys to know if that's the priority? I guess comfort, ease and longevity would follow.
My neighbors with larger lots are using Husqvarna's. There's a Husky dealer close by too.
So many brands, where to start?
The priority is a level cut. Are there any keys to know if that's the priority? I guess comfort, ease and longevity would follow.
My neighbors with larger lots are using Husqvarna's. There's a Husky dealer close by too.
So many brands, where to start?
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Posted on 7/25/25 at 8:52 am to Nursie21
For one acre? I'd buy one from a dealer and buy a 48" Hustler, Exmark, Gravely or similar. What do you mean by "level cut"? Thats not dependent on the model or brand, that's a mechanical issue. Any decent lawn mower should provide a level cut if you keep the tires properly inflated and don't jack with the mowing deck.
Do you have a budget in mind yet?
Do you have a budget in mind yet?
Posted on 7/25/25 at 8:56 am to Nursie21
I've had a Hustler, Toro, and Grasshopper. All good mowers, but the Grasshopper was by far the better built mower.
Even their smaller residential zero turn that would be good for an acre is commercial grade. Kawasaki motor if possible.
Whenever I'm making a purchase like vehicle, mower, 4 wheeler, etc. I check out almost everything out there and overthink it
Did that with zero turns and comparing them side by side Grasshopper was the best for me. Though it's slightly pricier.
I think you'll get numerous answers on here, all of them probably being good mowers. I'd just make sure you get a welded deck not a cheap deck that is going to shake and rattle with every bump and buy from a place that actually works on the mowers, not a big box store like HD or Lowes.
Even their smaller residential zero turn that would be good for an acre is commercial grade. Kawasaki motor if possible.
Whenever I'm making a purchase like vehicle, mower, 4 wheeler, etc. I check out almost everything out there and overthink it
Did that with zero turns and comparing them side by side Grasshopper was the best for me. Though it's slightly pricier. I think you'll get numerous answers on here, all of them probably being good mowers. I'd just make sure you get a welded deck not a cheap deck that is going to shake and rattle with every bump and buy from a place that actually works on the mowers, not a big box store like HD or Lowes.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 9:02 am to slidingstop
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What do you mean by "level cut"? Thats not dependent on the model or brand,
I just mean that the priority is that the yard doesn't show different levels of cut when turning, etc.
Not sure of budget yet, just don't want to spend too little to find out that I should've spent more.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 9:12 am to Nursie21
Hustler ZTR
Good friend of mine bought this machine with the 24hp Kawasaki and the 54” deck. I’ve driven it several times, it’s a damn fine machine.
The levelness of your cut will depend on the levelness of your property.
If it’s very unlevel and you travel fast, you can booger up the look of the cut really quick.
Good friend of mine bought this machine with the 24hp Kawasaki and the 54” deck. I’ve driven it several times, it’s a damn fine machine.
The levelness of your cut will depend on the levelness of your property.
If it’s very unlevel and you travel fast, you can booger up the look of the cut really quick.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 9:23 am to Ikneauxnuffin
Thanks.
In general, is the only disadvantages to a wider machine the cost and clearances? And storage area? Any disadvantage when it comes to cutting?
In general, is the only disadvantages to a wider machine the cost and clearances? And storage area? Any disadvantage when it comes to cutting?
Posted on 7/25/25 at 9:36 am to Ikneauxnuffin
I have this exact Hustler. First payment is due today. It has been fantastic! Great cut and very fast. We have 1.3 acres and the Hustler is plenty for the yard.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 9:59 am to Nursie21
I bought mine from a local dealer and although I expect to do most of the maintenance myself, it's good to have a dealer that will support your purchase. Bought a 50" Toro MyRide in the spring of 2024 when it was $800 off. Not saying it's the best, but it has worked flawlessly on a 1 ac lot.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:46 am to Nursie21
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I just mean that the priority is that the yard doesn't show different levels of cut when turning, etc.
gotcha. Shouldn't be an issue with a new mower.
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just don't want to spend too little to find out that I should've spent more
Good plan. I recommend Kubota because I have a barn full of their equipment with no complaints.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:50 am to Nursie21
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In general, is the only disadvantages to a wider machine the cost and clearances? And storage area? Any disadvantage when it comes to cutting?
The wider the cut, bigger tires, more weight, is going to not be as pretty of a cut.
A smaller mower is going to give you a better cut, it just obviously take longer.
There's a reason the best looking yards are yards that are done by push/self propelled mowers. Not ruts, not tire marks, no cut lines developed after a long time of cutting the same pattern.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 11:29 am to iwyLSUiwy
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I'd just make sure you get a welded deck and not a cheap deck . . .
There are commercial mowers with stamped decks that are 3/16" thick. They aren't welded and they aren't cheap. Welding is usually a good sign, but what you really want is one made out of relatively thick steel what won't deform when you bump something or rust through in a couple of years. If you are going to research your mowers, research the thickness of the steel in the deck and don't worry so much about the fabrication method (e.g., welding vs stamped).
Posted on 7/25/25 at 11:32 am to Nursie21
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In general, is the only disadvantages to a wider machine the cost and clearances? And storage area? Any disadvantage when it comes to cutting?
How flat is your yard? If it is all flat, other than the disadvantages you named are what you have named. If it has a lot of contours, the wider deck will give you some problems. A narrower deck is going to make it easier to conform your cutting to the contours.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 11:47 am to BiggerBear
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There are commercial mowers with stamped decks that are 3/16" thick. They aren't welded and they aren't cheap. Welding is usually a good sign, but what you really want is one made out of relatively thick steel what won't deform when you bump something or rust through in a couple of years. If you are going to research your mowers, research the thickness of the steel in the deck and don't worry so much about the fabrication method (e.g., welding vs stamped).
Posted on 7/25/25 at 12:04 pm to ChuckUFarley
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I have this exact Hustler. First payment is due today.
You could have had somebody cut it for you for 6-7 years instead.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 1:22 pm to AaronDeTiger
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You could have had somebody cut it for you for 6-7 years instead.
Sheeeeit. Lawn service charges $70 a week to cut my office's yard. Can't imagine what they'd charge for 1.3 acres.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 4:54 pm to Nursie21
When i talked to my local gravely dealer he mentioned that the blades on the 54 and 52" deck were the same size. On the 52 they were just overlapped slightly more. He said that the 54 allowed grass to slip between the blades a little more frequently. My property is 2.5 acres. 1 acre is nice zoysia and the rest is just wild weeds and grass. We get that tall Johnson grass and other weeds and those are the grasses he specifically mentioned the 54" deck would be prone to missing.
So to answer your question, bigger isn't necessarily better but finding out information like this is dependent on the dealers intimate knowledge of the mowers they're selling.
So to answer your question, bigger isn't necessarily better but finding out information like this is dependent on the dealers intimate knowledge of the mowers they're selling.
Posted on 7/26/25 at 8:40 am to Nursie21
Sure is nice not putting gas or oil or belts on my Greenworks and it cuts better. Plus it is quiet enough to mow at 7 am.
Posted on 7/26/25 at 8:59 am to BIG Texan
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Sure is nice not putting gas or oil or belts on my Greenworks and it cuts better. Plus it is quiet enough to mow at 7 am.
Sounds nice. How much do you mow, and what model do you have?
Posted on 7/27/25 at 9:01 am to Nursie21
About 1 1/2 acre but lots of stuff you can’t run over. Greenworks 42. W four batteries and two chargers.
Posted on 7/27/25 at 9:10 am to BIG Texan
I've been wanting one for our 2+ acres at the barn but have the 455 Deere set up to use a chain harrow when the pigs get in and do their thing.
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